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Lotte Lenya - Lotte Lenya: American Theater Songs (LP)

Lotte Lenya

1999
23 tracks
1 uur, 18 min
dark cabaret

Lotte Lenya: American Theater Songs

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Product Description

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Lotte Lenya's "American Theater Songs," a timeless collection of dark cabaret gems released on April 26, 1999, under the Masterworks Broadway label. This album is a testament to Lenya's extraordinary vocal prowess and her deep connection to the theatrical works of Kurt Weill, her husband and renowned composer. Spanning a rich hour and eighteen minutes, the album features a diverse array of songs from iconic productions such as "The Threepenny Opera," "Cabaret," and "Knickerbocker Holiday," among others.

Lotte Lenya, known for her distinctive voice and dramatic intensity, brings each song to life with a unique blend of passion and melancholy. The album opens with "September Song," a poignant ballad from "Knickerbocker Holiday," and closes with the hauntingly beautiful "Mack the Knife Session," showcasing Lenya's versatility and emotional depth. Throughout the album, her interpretations of classic theater songs are both intimate and powerful, offering a glimpse into the heart of American theater.

"American Theater Songs" is not just a compilation of tracks but a journey through the evolution of dark cabaret, highlighting Lenya's enduring legacy in the world of musical theater. Whether you're a longtime fan or a new listener, this album is a treasure trove of timeless performances that continue to resonate with audiences today.

Tracks

September Song (From Knickerbocker Holiday)Lotte Lenya
3:45
It Never Was You (From Knickerbocker Holiday)Lotte Lenya
2:26
Saga of Jenny (From Lady in the Dark)Lotte Lenya, Kurt Weill
3:58
Foolish Heart (From One Touch of Venus)Lotte Lenya
3:09
Speak Low (From One Touch of Venus)Lotte Lenya
2:49
Sing Me Not a Ballad (From The Firebrand of Florence)Lotte Lenya
4:15
Lonely House (From Street Scene)Lotte Lenya
3:35
A Boy Like You (From Street Scene)Lotte Lenya
2:26
Green Up Time (From Love Life)Lotte Lenya, Kurt Weill
2:33
Trouble Man (From Lost in the Stars)Lotte Lenya
3:42
Stay Well (From Lost in the Stars)Lotte Lenya
3:00
Lost in the Stars (From Lost in the Stars)Lotte Lenya, Kurt Weill
3:59
Song of Ruth (From The Eternal Road)Lotte Lenya
2:07
The Solomon Song (From The Threepenny Opera, as performed in Brecht on Brecht)Lotte Lenya
3:36
Song (From Mother Courage, as performed in Brecht on Brecht)Lotte Lenya
3:05
Song of a German Mother (From Brecht on Brecht)Lotte Lenya
2:23
So What? from CabaretLotte Lenya
3:20
What Would You Do? from CabaretLotte Lenya
3:24
It Couldn't Please Me More (A Pineapple) from CabaretLotte Lenya
3:16
Married from CabaretLotte Lenya
2:40
Moritat vom Mackie Messer from Die DreigroschenoperLotte Lenya, Turk Murphy
2:52
Mack The Knife (Moritat)Lotte Lenya, Louis Armstrong
3:11
Mack the Knife Session takes from The Threepenny OperaLotte Lenya
8:34

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Lotte Lenya: American Theater Songs
Artist: Lotte Lenya
Album release date: 26 april 1999
Label: Masterworks Broadway
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 1 uur, 18 min
Tracks: 23 tracks

Other

Limited Edition: No
Genre: Dark cabaret
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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