Celebrating the centenaries of German geniuses Bertolt Brecht and Hanns Eisler and mixing in the Proms theme of music and politics, this late-night Prom blends cabaret and concert hall in an astringent and invigorating mix.
Maria Friedman (singer), BBC Singers, Matrix Ensemble, conductor Robert Ziegler
Eisler Little Symphony; Nann's Song
Weill Pirate Jenny
Eisler To a Portable Radio; Song of the Nazi Soldier's Wife
Eisler Bilder aus der Kriegsfibel: Madam Song
Weill Barbara Song
Eisler To Those Born Later 1 and 2
Weill Cannon Song
Eisler Suite No 2; Ballad of the Jewish Whore Marie Sanders
Waxman Alone in a Big City
MacKeben The Night Is Not Only for Sleeping