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Engelbert Humperdinck's Prelude to Hansel and Gretel | VPO

The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra performs Humperdinck's Prelude to Hansel and Gretel. Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2017 comes to Great Performances with a fairy tale theme and special guest Renée Fleming Friday, August 18 at 9PM on PBS.

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