Once upon a time, a brother and sister named Hansel and Gretel were abandoned deep in the forest. They were taken in by a wicked witch, who planned to cook the children for dinner. Find out what happened next in 'Hansel and Gretel,' the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, featuring music by Engelbert Humperdinck and Richard Strauss, with original illustrations by Nancy Carlson.

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PLAYLIST
Our telling of 'Hansel and Gretel' includes excerpts from the following works and recordings:

Engelbert Humperdinck: Hansel and Gretel
Staatskapelle Dresden, Otmar Suitner
Brilliant Classics 55121

Richard Strauss: A Hero's Life
Macbeth Overture
HR Symphony Orchestra, Andrés OrozcoEstrada
Pentatone 186582

Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc.

CREDITS

Storyteller: Valerie Kahler
Writer: The Brothers Grimm (adapted by Valerie Kahler)
Illustrations: Nancy Carlson
Producer: Valerie Kahler
Digital producer: James Napoli
Senior digital producer: Randy Salas
Program director: Julie Amacher