Not far from the composer’s hometown lies the small village of Steinau an der Straße; the birthplace of the Brothers Grimm, who have made their way into most children’s bedrooms with their collection of fairy tales. One of the most popular characters in Grimm’s stories is the witch. She is portrayed in various tales with nuanced differences – from the witch who lures children to eat them (Hansel and Gretel), to the one who inflicts suffering on humans and animals with her magic, to the seemingl...