Record Comments:  This record includes two tracks from the Hansel and Gretel opera with music conducted by Camarata.  The songs and cover artwork also appear on the 12" LP, catalog #DQ-1253.  Kathleen De Spain is not credited on the record label.

Matrix Number:  LG-805-A X-5284 / LG-805-B X-5285

Subject Notes:  Disney opera collections include a variety of music from famous composers.  The Hansel and Gretel opera is based on the Grimm Brothers' fairy tale and was composed by Engelbert Humperdinck during 1891 and 1892.

The libretto was written by Humperdinck's sister, Adelheid Wette who also came up with the idea to have her brother write songs for children that later expanded into a full-scale opera.

The opera was first performed on December 23, 1893 and was conducted by Richard Strauss.  It has since been associated with the Christmas season.