The Composer
Engelbert Humperdinck (1854-1921)
The Edition
A new production for the 2008 Festival
Orchestration
Hänsel und Gretel (LPO)
Piccolo
2 Flutes
2 Oboes
Cor Anglais
2 Clarinets
Bass Clarinet
4 Horns
2 Trumpets
3 Trombones
1 Tuba
Timpani
Harp
4 Percussionists (incl. 1 player off-stage for Cuckoo) – Tr. Glock. Small Bells. Cym. T-tam. Cast. Xyl. Cuckoo (D & Bb). Tambourine. BD. (Thunder Machine – prob. sound effect)
12 Violins I
10 Violins II
8 Violas
7 Violoncellos
5 Double Basses
Total: (69)
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