INTERMEZZO INTERVIEWS

Philip Christiansen and Bethania
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Hansel and GretelAnother story-book production takes place this weekend as the Dona Ana Lyric Opera performs "Hansel and Gretel," by the 19-th century German composer Engelbert Humperdinck. Artistic Director Philip Christiansen and singer Bethania Baray, who will be singing the role of Gretel, joined Intermezzo host Leora Zeitlin in the studios to talk about the opera and listen to a few selections from it. All works are from "Hansel and Gretel"
  1. Overture, performed by Herbert von Karajan and the Berlin Philharmonic (EMI #65914)
  2. "Ral la la la... Heissa, mutter..." Herbert von Karajan conducts the Philharmonia Orchestra (EMI Classics)
  3. Children's Prayer; Lucia Popp and Brigette Fassbaender singing with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir George Solti conducting (DeutschGramophon #449113)
  4. Witch's Ride; von Karajan conducts the Philharmonia Orchestra (EMI).

Interview recorded and broadcast from the studios of KRWG-FM on Februay 2, 2007.

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