From the Royal Albert Hall, London.
In an off-the-wall programme for his centenary Weill's powerful setting of Brecht is played alongside music by his teacher Busoni and by his fellow pupil Varese. Plus a new work which draws its title from Johann Strauss's last operetta.
Garry Magee (baritone), H.K. Gruber (chansonnier), European Voices, Birmingham Contemporary Music Group/Thomas Ades
Busoni, arr Erwin Stein: Berceuse Elegiaque, Op 42
Gerald Barry: Wiener Blut (first London performance,)
Varese: Ecuatorial
Weill: Das Berliner Requiem
(Live)