Hänsel und Gretel is an opera by 19th century Germany composer Engelbert Humperdinck. After the overwhelming success of its premiere, the opera has secured a place in the repertoires of major opera houses for young audience's "first opera experience." This summer, NTT presents a brand-new production of Hänsel und Gretel with a modern take. Directed by interdisciplinary artist Ballboss, led by young German-based Taiwanese conductor YANG Su-han and accompanied by a local sinfonietta orchestra, the opera is set in the present day with familiar daily life setting to close the gap between fairytale and modern-day reality. It is a magical adventure of finding one's way back home.

Freuden Klang Orchestra

Freuden Klang Orchestra was born out of the NTT co-production of The Man with the Compound Eyes. With the members including college professors, musicians from professional bands, and young musicians, they want to bring together the musical force of talents across different generations and become a global influence here in Taiwan.

NTT Choir

Newly founded in 2020, the NTT Choir consists of members recruited through open auditions. Members receive professional vocal and stage training, and will take part in the National Taichung Theater's annual opera productions.

Conductor / YANG Su-han

Director / Ballboss

Stage Design / PENG Chien-yu

Lighting Design / HO Kuan-yi

Costume Design / LIN Heng-cheng

Prop Design / Gi, Abe YUE

Video Design / WANG Chia-chun, KUO Hsin-hsiang

Music Arrangement / LIN Chin-chao

Vocal Coach / Katherine CHU (2021 tryout)

Rehearsal Pianist / WU Yu-ju

Movement Coach / LI Chun

Key Visual Design / Ballboss, Zooey LIN

Hänsel / SHIH I-chiao

Gretel / CHENG Szu-yun

Gertrud & Die Knusperhexe / WENG Jo-pei

Peter / CHAO Fang-hao

Freuden Klang Orchestra

NTT Choir