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Kurt Weill - The Threepenny Opera (LP)

Name: Kurt Weill - The Threepenny Opera (LP)
Brand: Kurt Weill
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Kurt Weill

LP
1 piece(s)
2007
22 tracks
53 min
opera

The Threepenny Opera

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Product description

"The Threepenny Opera," composed by Kurt Weill and written by Bertolt Brecht, is a groundbreaking 1928 "play with music" that offers a biting satire of capitalism and society. This 2007 recording, released by JAY Records, captures the essence of the original stage production, featuring a blend of honky-tonk music and operatic elements that create a unique and engaging listening experience. The album spans 53 minutes and includes 22 tracks, showcasing Weill's distinctive compositional style and Brecht's sharp, witty lyrics. From the iconic "Mack the Knife" to the haunting "Pirate Jenny," each song tells a part of the story, making this not just a collection of songs but a cohesive narrative that critiques and entertains in equal measure. The Threepenny Opera is a landmark work in 20th-century theater, and this recording brings its revolutionary spirit to life.

This LP was released in 1985.

Tracks

PrologueWilliam Duel, John Yap
0:18
OvertureOrchestra of The Threepenny Opera, John Yap
1:54
The Ballad of Mack the KnifeGerald Price, John Yap
3:19
Morning AnthemMartin Wolfson, John Yap
0:48
Instead-Of-SongCharlotte Rae, Martin Wolfson, John Yap
1:51
Wedding SongBernard Bogin, John Astin, Joseph Beruh, Paul Dooley, John Yap
1:06
Pirate JennyLotte Lenya, John Yap
4:03
Army SongBernard Bogin, George Tyne, John Astin, Scott Merrill, John Yap
2:15
Love SongJo Sullivan, Scott Merrill, John Yap
1:57
Ballad of DependencyCharlotte Rae, John Yap
2:17
Melodrama / Polly's SongJo Sullivan, Scott Merrill, John Yap
2:31
Ballad of the Easy LifeScott Merrill, John Yap
1:42
The World Is MeanCharlotte Rae, Jo Sullivan, Martin Wolfson, John Yap
2:45
Barbara SongBeatrice Arthur, John Yap
3:17
Tango BalladLotte Lenya, Scott Merrill, John Yap
4:35
Jealousy DuetBeatrice Arthur, Jo Sullivan, John Yap
2:21
How to SurviveCharlotte Rae, Scott Merrill, John Yap
3:14
Useless SongMartin Wolfson, John Yap
0:43
Solomon SongLotte Lenya, John Yap
2:36
Call from the GraveScott Merrill, John Yap
0:53
Death MessageScott Merrill, John Yap
2:28
Finale: the Mounted MessangerWilliam Duel, John Yap
6:02

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Product specifications

Details

Album: The Threepenny Opera
Artist: Kurt Weill
LP release year: 1985
Album release date: 1 januari 2007
Label: TER
Available: No

Product information

Format: LP
Quantity: 1 piece(s)
Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 53 min
Tracks: 22 tracks

Other

Limited Edition: No
Country: UK & Europe
Genre: Opera
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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Brecht's Bitter, Brilliant Masterpiece
5 out of 5 stars
taronxekFebruary 21, 2024United States🇺🇸
The Threepenny Opera" is down-to-earth, sarcastic, and rather unpleasant in its own way. Only Brecht and Weill could make it so amusing and rather alarming. The tunes and words are all first-rate. I particularly enjoy the "Happy Ending" part at the end, which pokes fun at the human experience of slogging through life. Bea Arthur is particularly funny in "Barbara Song" and Scott Merrill's performance of "How to Survive" is spine-tingling; Charlotte Rae as 'Mrs. Peachum' joining in his sentiment is even more unsettling. And no one could possibly deliver such a bitter interpretation of 'Pirate Jenny' than the one and only Lotte Lenya.