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Miami Beach Classical Music Festival presents Immersive Hansel and Gretel By Engelbert Humperdinck
July 23, 2023 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Step into a mesmerizing world where the timeless tale of Hansel and Gretel comes to life like never before in MMF’s fully immersive theater setting. Get ready for an unforgettable journey as this beloved opera is enhanced by the breathtaking magic of immersive projection mapping technology, placing the audience in a continuous 360-degree display.
Performed by singers from the MMF Opera Institute, take a journey through a mysterious forest as the lush foliage springs to life around you. Witness the sugary walls and candy-coated rooftop of a gingerbread house materialize before your eyes and the dangers looming nearby.
What started as a chamber opera with a children’s libretto and an encouraged idea by the composer’s sister became an instant success, tutored by Wagner and championed by Strauss. Combining popular folk tunes from Humperdinck’s childhood with an endearing and lush score, MMF Opera Institute singers take us on a musical journey through a fanciful world in the harrowing fable of Hansel and Gretel.
Book your tickets now and let the magic of MMF’s projection mapping technology transport you into a world of wonder and enchantment.
Warning: Be advised that this production will incorporate moving projections which may cause vertigo or dizziness in some viewers.