AK: A classic holiday opera gets an Inupiat twist

‘Hansel and Gretel’ is a classic German opera, often performed around the holidays. But an upcoming performance in Anchorage packs a uniquely Alaska twist. For an opera singer from Unalakleet, the performance blends an European performance with the traditional Inupiat folk lore she knew as a kid.
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Kira Eckenweiler wears a lynx coat her dad made. Photo: courtesy Kira Eckenweiler.
Kira Eckenweiler warms up her voice before opera rehearsal. A piano app on her smartphone h