Kurt Weill

Kurt Weill (1900–1950) was a German-born composer of stage and concert music, noted for The Threepenny Opera and collaborations with Bertolt Brecht; he emigrated from Germany and later worked in the United States.

Born 2 March 1900 in Dessau, Germany; died 3 April 1950. Collaborated with Bertolt Brecht on Die Dreigroschenoper (The Threepenny Opera). Emigrated from Germany in the 1930s and became a U.S. citizen in 1943. Significant works include Die Dreigroschenoper, Aufstieg und Fall der Stadt Mahagonny, The Seven Deadly Sins, Lady in the Dark, Lost in the Stars.

One short review on DeBaser (rating 3) accompanies listings of Kurt Weill's major stage works. Kurt Weill (1900–1950) is the German-born composer best known for The Threepenny Opera and collaborations with Bertolt Brecht. The site collects recordings and historical items spanning his theatre and concert output.

For:Listeners of 20th-century classical music, opera and musical theatre