Ute Lemper burst onto the international scene in the late 80's with her recordings of Kurt Weill's cabaret songs. The star chanteuse explores the short but intensely fruitful collaboration of Kurt Weill and Berthold Brecht with original, historic recordings and modern renditions of some of their most powerful music.
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Such a wonderful series - I came in late so I'm happy to find it all on the web site. My only complaint is that there's not even more of it!
Even for Americans who live in Berlin this WNYC festival is eyeopening, even if you love this place and know its history. Getting Ute Lemper's perspective is really rare: a closeup from afar.
I especially enjoyed the reminiscences about the Berliner Ensemble in the 1980s. Thanks so much!
Is there a podcast for this? I heard the beginning the other night and I was hoping to catch the rest on my ipod? Love Three Penny Opera. Thanks.
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Editor's note: Unfortunately, we aren't allowed to offer this music show as a podcast for legal reasons. You can, however, listen to it on demand from our website at:
http://www.wnyc.org/music/articles/87676
With its exaggerated trills, female sounding "baritone" voice, and almost childish tone, there's something magically sinister and evil about this rendition of Brecht/Weill which says more about Berlin in the thirties than any scholarly essay. A perfect blend of form and content, masterfully done, that gives full justice to the genius of these two collaborators.
Ute!
Wonderful job! Fascinating show! Looking forward to tomorrows show!
J
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thoroughly enjoying the program!
thanks so much
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