FYI: Opera previews famed fairy tale Hänsel & Gretel

Englebert Humperdinck’s delightful opera "Hänsel and Gretel," based on the Brothers Grimm fairy tale, will be previewed on Feb. 7, at 7:30 p.m., at the FYI: Opera program at Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd.   

David Bamberger, Director of Opera Theater at the Cleveland Institute of Music, will supply intriguing background details and talented CIM student vocalists will perform selected arias in the original German.  

The FYI program offers a glimpse into CIM’s full, magical production of "Hänsel and Gretel." The performances of the singers will be framed by Bamberger’s skillful art, knowledge and humor that bring the composer, the composition and the plot to life. 

All FYI: Opera programs are offered FREE to the public by the Westlake-Westshore Arts Council.  

Information and tickets for CIM’s Feb. 29 through March 3 production of "Hänsel and Gretel" are available at cim.edu/hanselgretel or by calling 216-791-5000, ext. 411.