The Seven Deadly Sins
Jun 09, 2011 · 1h 34m
Overview
The Seven Deadly Sins is satirical "ballet chanté" composed by Kurt Weill with lyrics by Bertolt Brecht written in 1933. The work critiques capitalism, weaves in popular music stylings of the era, and, through song and dance, tells a story of sin and revelation. The opera centers on the duality of the opera’s personae, Anna I and Anna II. She/They embark on a seven-city pursuit of the American dream. In turn, they uncover each of the seven deadly sins: pride, covetousness, lust, wrath, gluttony, envy, and sloth. Concert production at the Theaterakademie Mannheim, Germany.
Cast of The Seven Deadly Sins
Crew of The Seven Deadly Sins
About The Seven Deadly Sins
What is The Seven Deadly Sins about?
The Seven Deadly Sins is satirical "ballet chanté" composed by Kurt Weill with lyrics by Bertolt Brecht written in 1933. The work critiques capitalism, weaves in popular music stylings of the era, and, through song and dance, tells a story of sin and revelation. The opera centers on the duality of the opera’s personae, Anna I and Anna II. She/They embark on a seven-city pursuit of the American…
When was The Seven Deadly Sins released?
The Seven Deadly Sins was released on June 9, 2011.
How long is The Seven Deadly Sins?
The Seven Deadly Sins runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
Who is in the cast of The Seven Deadly Sins?
The cast of The Seven Deadly Sins includes Ian Bostridge (Father), Johannes Chum (Brother), Florian Boesch (Brother), Klemens Sader (Mother) and Angelika Kirchschlager (Anna).