{"title":"Kurt Weill","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the compelling world of \u003cstrong\u003eKurt Weill\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose works blend music and drama to create unforgettable theatrical experiences. Readers will find rich texts that delve into the cultural and artistic significance of his compositions, such as the renowned \u003cem\u003eThe Threepenny Opera\u003c\/em\u003e, capturing the spirit of early 20th-century arts and society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection invites appreciation of Weill’s innovative contributions to arts and culture, offering insight into his unique approach to storytelling through music. Ideal for enthusiasts of theatre, musical history, and cultural studies, these books illuminate the enduring impact of his creative legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-threepenny-opera-by-bertolt-brecht-9781350205284","title":"The Threepenny Opera","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Bertolt Brecht's best-loved and most performed plays, \u003ci\u003eThe Threepenny Opera\u003c\/i\u003e was first staged in 1928 at the Theater am Schiffbauerdamm, Berlin (now the home of the Berliner Ensemble).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on the eighteenth-century \u003ci\u003eThe Beggar's Opera\u003c\/i\u003e by John Gay, the play is a satire on the bourgeois society of the Weimar Republic, but set in a mock-Victorian Soho.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith Kurt Weill's music, which was one of the earliest and most successful attempts to introduce the jazz idiom into the theatre, it became a popular hit throughout the western world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis new edition is published here in John Willett and Ralph Manhein's classic translation with commentary and notes by Anja Hartl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47428332028140,"sku":"9781350205284","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781350205284.jpg?v=1774477606"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/kurt-weill.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}