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From the Archives with Frank Byrne

From the Archives - Music of Kurt Weill

By Frank Byrne,
Sam Wisman
Published June 16, 2025 at 9:54 AM CDT
The cast of Boston Lyric Opera’s production of Weill and Brecht’s "The Threepenny Opera."
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The cast of Boston Lyric Opera’s production of Weill and Brecht’s "The Threepenny Opera."

Kurt Weill is best remembered for his score to Bertolt Brecht’s “Threepenny Opera” which is featured this week, along with his remarkable Symphony No. 2. We’ll hear two sides of this incredibly creative and gifted composer.

Compositions and Recordings

Symphony No. 2
by Kurt Weill
Marin Alsop and the Bournemouth Symphony

Threepenny Opera Suite
by Kurt Weill
Chicago Pro Musica

Cannon Song
by Kurt Weill
Ensemble Stanislas

From the Archives with Frank Byrne
Frank Byrne
Frank Byrne is the host of From the Archives.
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Sam Wisman
Sam Wisman is Senior Producer for 91.9 Classical KC and a backup announcer for KCUR 89.3
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