Previous posts for September 1st are found here: Engelbert Humperdinck (2019), Johann Pachelbel (2020), Franz Biebl (2021), and Emanuel Schikander (2022)
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Engelbert Humperdinck (1 September 1854 – 27 September 1921) was a German composer, chiefly remember for his Hansel und Gretel
Seasonal Fare
At Christmas time we’re forced to think
About one work by Humperdinck,
As opera companies show their mettle
With the fairy tale of Gretel
And her clever brother Hansel,
Though you’d think the current cancel
Culture as we’ve come to know it
Would declare they shouldn’t show it.
The Right complaining, as you’ve guessed,
That Hansel shouldn’t be cross-dressed;
The Left insisting that they ditch
The sexist portrait of the witch.
While Independents ask the reason
Why it’s done at Christmas season,
Since it’s clear beyond a doubt it
Has nothing Christmassy about it!
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