Depicts the consumerism of the mythical city of Mahagonny, conveying all its ripe decadence. A Hollywood Babylon full of pyramidal towers, carved elephants, commodified sex and licensed gluttony. An opera in three acts, live from the Salzburger Festspiele, 1998. Conductor: Dennis Russell Davies. Stage Director: Peter Zadek.
Credits
The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Gwyneth Jones
She was 45, now 72 years old
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as Leokadja Begbick |
The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Bertolt Brecht as Writer. He was 99 (58) years old when He died
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Writing |
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Kurt Weill as Original Music Composer. He was 97 (50) years old when He died
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Sound |
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Brian Large as Director. He was 58 (now 85) years old
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Directing |
