About the work
An operatic adaptation of the Grimm fairy tale, telling the story of Snow White, the wicked stepmother and the seven dwarfs in music.
Plot
The vain queen seeks the life of the beautiful Snow White, but in the forest the girl finds refuge with the dwarfs — a prince's kiss awakens her from the deathly sleep.
Cultural significance
The operatic version opens one of the best-known fairy tales to the world of music theatre.