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Kurt Weill's Seven Deadly Sins & Mahagonny Songspiel

Where
Mosman Art Gallery
Mosman Art Gallery
Art Gallery Way and Myahgah Road, Mosman NSW 2088
When

Friday 21 February from 7:30pm to 9pm Saturday 22 February from 7:30pm to 9pm

Cost

Adult: $50Concession: $40Child: $25

This captivating double bill features two iconic works by Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht, blending sharp social commentary with powerful music and drama.

The Seven Deadly Sins (1933) is a unique ballet-scenic opera that follows the journey of two sisters, Anna I and Anna II, as they navigate the temptations of seven American cities, each representing one of the deadly sins. Through their contrasting personalities – Anna I's practical and morally driven nature versus Anna II's hedonistic tendencies – the piece explores the moral conflicts and consequences of their 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.

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