Brecht without Weill
Ute Lemper Hosts Evening Music
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
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Ute Lemper takes on the Brooklyn Bridge
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Brecht without Weill
Ute Lemper ransacked her personal collection to find material that illuminates one of the great literary geniuses of the 20th century. We not only hear the songs and poems of Berthold Brecht, but also rare audio clips of the poet himself in action.
Berlin Without Walls: The Sound
In describing the rich sonic color of the Berlin Philharmonic, conductor Simon Rattle says that it "comes from the center of the Earth." We deconstruct the orchestra section by section, and then put it all back together again to hear just how they make that incredible sound.
Brecht and the HUAC
Listen to an excerpt of Berthold Brecht's testimony before the House Committee on Un-American Activities in 1947. Like the famous "Hollywood Ten," Brecht was later charged with contempt of Congress — but managed to avoid a jail sentence since he had already fled the country.
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