Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht's iconic masterpiece, 'Die Dreigroschenoper', also known as 'The Threepenny Opera', is a groundbreaking musical that offers a scathing Marxist critique of capitalist society. First performed in 1928 at the Theater am Schiffbauerdamm in Berlin, this opera has been a cornerstone of 20th-century music theatre, with its biting social commentary and innovative blend of jazz, cabaret, and classical music.
This 1960 vinyl release, part of the BNF Collection, brings together a talented cast to recreate the opera's original magic. With a duration of 1 hour and 8 minutes, the album takes the listener on a journey through the seedy underworld of 19th-century London, as the charismatic anti-hero Macheath, aka Mack the Knife, navigates a complex web of crime, corruption, and social inequality.
The opera's 27 tracks, including 'The Ballad of Mac the Knife', 'Peachum's Morning Hymn', and 'Pirate-Jenny or Dreams of a Kitchen Maid', showcase Weill's eclectic and provocative score, which combines elements of jazz, tango, and classical music to create a unique sound that is both haunting and beautiful.
As a work of musical theatre, 'Die Dreigroschenoper' is a powerful commentary on the human condition, exploring themes of poverty, exploitation, and the struggle for social justice. With its biting satire and unflinching portrayal of societal ills, this opera remains a relevant and thought-provoking work of art, continuing to inspire and challenge audiences to this day.
Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht's 'Die Dreigroschenoper' is a masterpiece of 20th-century music theatre, and this 1960 release is a must-listen for anyone interested in opera, musical theatre, or the works of these two visionary artists.
Tracks
The Threepenny Opera, Prologue: Overture. "Sie werden heute abend eine Oper für Bettler sehen" (Ausrufer)Kurt Weill, Mitglieder des SFB-Tanzorchesters, Wilhelm Brückner-Rüggeberg, Wolfgang Neuss
The Threepenny Opera, Act I: The Ballad of Mac the Knife. "Und der Haifisch, der hat Zähne" (Ausrufer)Kurt Weill, Mitglieder des SFB-Tanzorchesters, Wilhelm Brückner-Rüggeberg, Wolfgang Neuss
The Threepenny Opera, Act I: Peachum's Morning Hymn. "Wach auf, du verrotteter Christ!" (Ausrufer, Jonathan Jeremiah Peachum)Kurt Weill, Mitglieder des SFB-Tanzorchesters, Wilhelm Brückner-Rüggeberg, Wolfgang Neuss, Willy Trenk-Trebitsch
The Threepenny Opera, Act I: Instead-of Song. "Anstatt dass" (Ausrufer, Jonathan Jeremiah Peachum, Celia Peachum)Kurt Weill, Mitglieder des SFB-Tanzorchesters, Wilhelm Brückner-Rüggeberg, Wolfgang Neuss, Willy Trenk-Trebitsch, Trude Hesterberg
The Threepenny Opera, Act I: Wedding Song for Poor People. "Bill Lawgen und Mary Syer" (Ausrufer, Gangster)Kurt Weill, Mitglieder des SFB-Tanzorchesters, Wilhelm Brückner-Rüggeberg, Wolfgang Neuss, Kurt Hellwig, Paul Otto Kuster, Joseph Hausmann, Martin Hoepper
The Threepenny Opera, Act I: Cannon Song. "John war darunter and Jim war dabei" (Ausrufer, Mackie, Jackie Brown)Kurt Weill, Mitglieder des SFB-Tanzorchesters, Wilhelm Brückner-Rüggeberg, Wolfgang Neuss, Erich Schellow, Wolfgang Gruner
The Threepenny Opera, Act I: Love Song. "Siehst du den Mond über Soho?" (Ausrufer, Mackie, Polly Peachum)Kurt Weill, Mitglieder des SFB-Tanzorchesters, Wilhelm Brückner-Rüggeberg, Wolfgang Neuss, Erich Schellow, Johanna von Koczian
The Threepenny Opera, Act I: The Song of No and Yes. "Einst glaubte ich, als ich noch unschuldig war" (Ausrufer, Polly Peachum)Kurt Weill, Mitglieder des SFB-Tanzorchesters, Wilhelm Brückner-Rüggeberg, Wolfgang Neuss, Johanna von Koczian
The Threepenny Opera, Act I: Finale. The Uncertainty of Human Conditions. "Was ich möchte, ist es viel?" (Ausrufer, Polly Peachum, Jonathan Jeremiah Peachum, Celia Peachum)Kurt Weill, Mitglieder des SFB-Tanzorchesters, Wilhelm Brückner-Rüggeberg, Wolfgang Neuss, Johanna von Koczian, Willy Trenk-Trebitsch, Trude Hesterberg
The Threepenny Opera, Act II: The Stable "Ach, Mac, reiss mir nicht das Herz aus dem Leibe" (Ausrufer, Polly Peachum, Mackie)Kurt Weill, Mitglieder des SFB-Tanzorchesters, Wilhelm Brückner-Rüggeberg, Wolfgang Neuss, Johanna von Koczian, Erich Schellow
The Threepenny Opera, Act II: Polly’s Farewell Song. "Und er kommt doch nicht wieder" (Polly Peachum, Mackie)Kurt Weill, Mitglieder des SFB-Tanzorchesters, Wilhelm Brückner-Rüggeberg, Johanna von Koczian, Erich Schellow
The Threepenny Opera, Act II: Intermezzo. "Also, wenn ihr Mackie Messer in den nächsten Tagen seht" & The Ballad of Sexual Dependency. "Da ist nun einer schon der Satan selber" (Celia Peachum, Jenny)Kurt Weill, Mitglieder des SFB-Tanzorchesters, Wilhelm Brückner-Rüggeberg, Trude Hesterberg, Lotte Lenya
The Threepenny Opera, Act II: Pirate-Jenny or Dreams of a Kitchen Maid. "Meine Herren, heut when Sie mich Gläser abwaschen" (Ausrufer, Jenny)Kurt Weill, Mitglieder des SFB-Tanzorchesters, Wilhelm Brückner-Rüggeberg, Wolfgang Neuss, Lotte Lenya
The Threepenny Opera, Act II: The Procurer's Ballad. "In einer Zeit, die jetzt vergangen ist" (Ausrufer, Mackie, Jenny)Kurt Weill, Mitglieder des SFB-Tanzorchesters, Wilhelm Brückner-Rüggeberg, Wolfgang Neuss, Erich Schellow, Lotte Lenya
The Threepenny Opera, Act II: Ballad of Pleasant Living. "Ihr Herrn, urteilt jetzt selbst" (Mackie)Kurt Weill, Mitglieder des SFB-Tanzorchesters, Wilhelm Brückner-Rüggeberg, Erich Schellow
The Threepenny Opera, Act II: Jealousy Duet. "Komm heraus, du Schönheit von Soho" (Ausrufer, Lucy, Polly Peachum)Kurt Weill, Mitglieder des SFB-Tanzorchesters, Wilhelm Brückner-Rüggeberg, Wolfgang Neuss, Inge Wolffberg, Johanna von Koczian
The Threepenny Opera, Act II: Fight About the Property. "Eifersucht, Wut, Liebe und Furcht" (Ausrufer, Lucy)Kurt Weill, Mitglieder des SFB-Tanzorchesters, Wilhelm Brückner-Rüggeberg, Wolfgang Neuss, Inge Wolffberg
The Threepenny Opera, Act II: Finale. Ballade About What Keeps a Man Alive. "Ihr Herrn, die ihr uns lehrt" (Ausrufer, Mackie, Chor, Polly Peachum)Kurt Weill, Mitglieder des SFB-Tanzorchesters, Wilhelm Brückner-Rüggeberg, Wolfgang Neuss, Erich Schellow, Günther-Arndt-Chor, Johanna von Koczian
The Threepenny Opera, Act III: Song About Inadequacy. "Der Mensch lebt durch den Kopf" (Jackie Brown, Jonathan Jeremiah Peachum)Kurt Weill, Mitglieder des SFB-Tanzorchesters, Wilhelm Brückner-Rüggeberg, Wolfgang Gruner, Willy Trenk-Trebitsch
The Threepenny Opera, Act III: Solomon Song. "Ihr saht den weisen Salomon" (Ausrufer, Jenny)Kurt Weill, Mitglieder des SFB-Tanzorchesters, Wilhelm Brückner-Rüggeberg, Wolfgang Neuss, Lotte Lenya
The Threepenny Opera, Act III: Call from the Grave. "Nun hört die Stimme, die um Mitleid ruft" (Ausrufer, Mackie)Kurt Weill, Mitglieder des SFB-Tanzorchesters, Wilhelm Brückner-Rüggeberg, Wolfgang Neuss, Erich Schellow
The Threepenny Opera, Act III: Ballad in Which Mackie Asks Everyone for Forgiveness. "Ihr Menschenbrüder, die ihr nach uns lebt" (Mackie)Kurt Weill, Mitglieder des SFB-Tanzorchesters, Wilhelm Brückner-Rüggeberg, Erich Schellow
The Threepenny Opera, Act III: Procession to the Gallows. "Verehrtes Publikum, wir sind so weit" (Jonathan Jeremiah Peachum)Kurt Weill, Mitglieder des SFB-Tanzorchesters, Wilhelm Brückner-Rüggeberg, Willy Trenk-Trebitsch
The Threepenny Opera, Act III: The Riding Messenger. "Horch, horch, horch!" & Threepenny Finale. "Verfolgt das Unrecht nicht zu sehr" (Chor, Jackie Brown, Mackie, Polly Peachum, Jonathan Jeremiah Peachum, Celia Peachum)Kurt Weill, Mitglieder des SFB-Tanzorchesters, Wilhelm Brückner-Rüggeberg, Günther-Arndt-Chor, Wolfgang Gruner, Erich Schellow, Johanna von Koczian, Willy Trenk-Trebitsch, Trude Hesterberg
The Threepenny Opera, Act III: Final Verses of the Ballad. "Und so kommt zum guten Ende" (Ausrufer)Kurt Weill, Mitglieder des SFB-Tanzorchesters, Wilhelm Brückner-Rüggeberg, Wolfgang Neuss
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