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Donald Macleod explores how Kurt Weill responded to the rise of Adolf Hitler. With Der Silbersee (excerpts), Aufstieg und Fall der Stadt Mahagonny (excerpt) and Seven Deadly Sins. Show more
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Donald Macleod explores how Kurt Weill's voluntary exile from Germany affected his music. He left the country two days after Hitler took office. Show more
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Donald Macleod concludes his exploration of Kurt Weill's life and work, focusing on how he established himself as a successful Broadway composer. Show more
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Donald Macleod explores Kurt Weill's formative years. With Mack the Knife (The Threepenny Opera); String Quartet (1918) - 1st mvt; Symphony No 1 and Frauentanz. Show more
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Donald Macleod focuses on Weill's move to Berlin, where he immersed himself in the artistic community, meeting and working with influential figures such as Bertholt Brecht. Show more
