The Witch (Marianne Cornetti) celebrates and rejoices in her evil lifestyle. Recorded at the Benedum Center in downtown Pittsburgh, PA on Thursday, November 1, 2018 Music by Engelbert Humperdinck Libretto by Adelheid Wette Based on the Grimm brothers’ fairy tale “Hänsel und Gretel” English translation by Cori Ellison Used by arrangement with European American Music Distributors Company, sole U.S. and Canadian agent for Schott Music Corporation, New York NY, publisher and copyright owner. Production owned by Washington National Opera Scenery built by Washington National Opera Costumes fabricated by the Washington National Opera Costume Studio