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Kurt Weill (1900-1950)
Donald Macleod explores the life of Kurt Weill. A composer who divides opinion, for some Weill is a writer of show tunes, while for others he represents the European theatrical innovators of the 1920s
First Broadcast19 Oct 2009
Latest Broadcast23 Oct 2009
Episodes5
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Episodes
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod explores how Weill established himself as a successful Broadway composer.
Oct 2009
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod focuses on Weill's move to Berlin, where he collaborated with Brecht.
Oct 2009
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod explores Kurt Weill's formative years. Including Mack the Knife.
Oct 2009
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod explores how Weill's voluntary exile from Germany affected his music.
Oct 2009
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod explores how Kurt Weill responded to the rise of Adolf Hitler.
Oct 2009