We continue our series shining a spotlight on songs by Kurt Weill, with today’s feature being “Alabama Song” from Weill’s RISE AND FALL OF THE CITY OF MAHAGONNY. Lotte Lenya portrayed the role of Jenny in the Berlin premiere of the work, and can be heard in this audio excerpt performing in 1932.🎙 @englishnationalopera opens their production of RISE AND FALL OF THE CITY OF MAHAGONNY on Monday! 🎵🎉 Images: Top: Scene from RISE AND FALL OF THE CITY OF MAHAGONNY at the @royalballetandopera 2015 |
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We continue our series shining a spotlight on songs by Kurt Weill, with today’s feature being “Alabama Song” from Weill’s RISE AND FALL OF THE CITY OF MAHAGONNY. Lotte Lenya portrayed the role of Jenny in the Berlin premiere of the work, and can be heard in this audio excerpt performing in 1932.🎙 @englishnationalopera opens their production of RISE AND FALL OF THE CITY OF MAHAGONNY on Monday! 🎵🎉 Images: Top: Scene from RISE AND FALL OF THE CITY OF MAHAGONNY at the @royalballetandopera 2015 |
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