An opera in four acts composed by Engelbert HumperdinckLibretto after the poem by Adelheid Wette, inspired by a story by the Brothers Grimm
Resources written by Glyndebourne Education
The main characters in the story, with pictures.
A very brief outline of the synopsis.
Read a detailed description of each act of the opera.
The life history of the composer.
Learn about the origins of Hänsel und Gretel and it's influences.
Local schools have been using the story of Albert Herring to inspire their work about change and growing up.