HANSEL and GRETEL A HOLIDAY OPERA FOR FAMILIES

Once again Opera OGGI New York the dynamic Brooklyn company in residence at St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral here in Prospect Heights treats our neighborhood to an enchanting night of opera. In this production they have put together programming that brings families together during this important Holiday season.

Opera Oggi New York offers two performances of this fairy tale masterpiece with exceptional artists whose mission it is to connect with new audiences of all ages. As soon as the overture of this perennial Christmas favorite begins, it is clear Humperdinck’s music is some of the most well-known and most accessible in all of opera. Hansel and Gretel tells the story of what is most likely the most famous of all fairy tales, and carries with it messages of love, growth and children rising above adversity. This opera is surely one of the best by which to introduce new comers to this incredible art form and further it is one wherein families can both enjoy and create bonds of shared experiences that last a lifetime.

The splendid cast boasts:

Sophie Delphis as Hansel, Elsa Querón as Hansel

Melanie Leinbach as Gretel, Elsa Jablow as Gretel

Susanne Burgess as the Mother, Kirsti Esch as Mother,

Daniella Risman as the Witch, Joseph Flaxman as the Father

Clara Lisle and Christine Coogle as Sandman and Dew Fairy

On Thursday, December 11th at 7pm, Hansel and Gretel will be offered in the Church Hall of St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral, a lovely new performance space with far superior acoustics for this type of activity than the sanctuary itself.

Tickets, available at the door OR via Paypal on our website, www.operaogginy.com

are at a special Holiday rate: $10 for Adults & $5 dollars for Children 16 and under.

For more information call 718-312-8064, or email us at tkts@operaogginy.com