Seven Deadly Sins & Mahagonny Songspiel - A Kurt Weill Double Bill
Schedule
Fri Oct 25 2024 at 06:30 pm to 09:30 pm
UTC+10:00Location
Mosman Art Gallery | Sydney, NS
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This captivating double bill features two iconic works by Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht, blending sharp social commentary with powerful music and drama.Seven Deadly Sins (1933) is a unique ballet-scenic opera that follows the journey of one woman with two distinct personas, Anna I and Anna II, as she navigates the temptations of seven American cities, each representing one of the deadly sins. Through her contrasting personalities—Anna I's practical and morally driven nature versus Anna II's hedonistic tendencies—the piece explores her moral conflicts and the consequences of her actions. Weill's score, paired with Brecht's libretto, creates a striking fusion of opera, musical theatre, and cabaret, making for a thought-provoking and visually dynamic experience.
Mahagonny Songspiel (1927), a precursor to the more expansive opera The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny, offers a satirical glimpse into the rise and inevitable fall of the fictional city of Mahagonny. In this work, the city becomes a symbol of moral decay, where pleasure and excess rule unchecked. Through a series of musical scenes, Weill and Brecht expose the contradictions and excesses of a capitalist society, using biting humour and vivid imagery to critique the pursuit of unbridled indulgence.
Directed by Ian Warwick
Conducted by Philip Eames
Cast:
Anna I/Bessie: Laura Scandizzo
Anna II: Coming Soon
Father/Charlie: Ben Oxley
Brother/Billy: Coming Soon
Mother/Jimmy: Timothy Nunn
Brother/Bobby: Ian Warwick
Jessie: Katie Miller-Crispe
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Where is it happening?
Mosman Art Gallery, 25A Myahgah Rd, Mosman NSW 2088, Australia,Sydney, AustraliaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
