The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel (1982/1983) LaserDisc - VG+/EX
The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel (1982/1983) LaserDisc - VG+/EX
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Vintage Pioneer Artists / The Metropolitan Opera presentation (Cat. # PA-84-069) of Engelbert Humperdinck's classic two-act opera recorded live at the Met on December 25, 1982.
Sung in English, featuring libretto by Adelheid Wette (English text by Norman Kelley) and conducted by Thomas Fulton. Starring Frederica von Stade as Hansel, Judith Blegen as Gretel, Rosalind Elias as The Witch, Jean Kraft, and Michael Devlin.
This release features Stereo Sound, Extended Play (CLV), CX Noise Reduction, Dual-Channel Audio, and NTSC formatting.
Distributed by Pioneer Artists / Pioneer Video, Inc. Manufactured in Japan / Printed in USA.
Condition & Visual Inspection
Jacket VG+/EX: Vintage pre-owned condition in original shrink wrap. Front Cover: Stage photo of the gingerbread house set, cast billing, and Met Opera logo. Back Cover: Critical praise from New York Daily News, performance notes, complete cast and crew directory, 2-act chapter index, production photographs, and technical details. Clean and fully legible.
Edges/Spine VG+/EX: Crisp edges and clean spine corners preserved under shrink wrap.
Disc EX: Single-disc release (Approx. 104 Minutes / Extended Play CLV). Excellent collectible condition.
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Play Format |
Extended Play (CLV) / Single Disc |
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Catalog # |
PA-84-069 |
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Distributor |
Pioneer Artists / Metropolitan Opera Association |
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Release Year |
1982 (Performance) / 1983 (LaserDisc Release) |
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Conductor / Stage Director |
Thomas Fulton (Conductor) / Bruce Donnell (Stage Director) |
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Cast |
Frederica von Stade, Judith Blegen, Rosalind Elias, Jean Kraft, Michael Devlin |
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Running Time |
Approx. 104 Minutes / Color |
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Audio / Video Format |
Stereo / Dual-Channel Sound / CX Encoded / NTSC / Extended Play |
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