The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny

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"The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny" is an opera by Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht, with the German libretto written by Brecht. The opera premiered in Leipzig in 1930 and is known for its satirical take on capitalism and the corruption and excesses of modern society. The story is set in the fictional city of Mahagonny, which has been established as a place where anything goes and where vice and indulgence are encouraged. The central characters of the opera are a group of three men who have come to Mahagonny in search of pleasure and escape from their troubles. As the story unfolds, the characters become increasingly caught up in the excesses of Mahagonny, and the city itself begins to spiral out of control. The final act of the opera sees the city destroyed by a hurricane, leaving the characters to face the consequences of their actions and their complicity in the downfall of Mahagonny. "The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny" is known for its innovative use of music and its satirical take on modern society. The score by Kurt Weill blends elements of classical music, jazz, and popular music, and it features several memorable songs, including "Alabama Song" and "Surabaya Johnny." The opera has been performed and adapted numerous times over the years, and it remains a powerful and thought-provoking work of modern opera. Its themes of corruption, excess, and the dangers of unchecked capitalism continue to resonate with audiences today, and its unique blend of music and satire continue to inspire and challenge new generations of artists and audiences.}

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Genre: Musical Play

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"The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny" is an opera by Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht, with the German libretto written by Brecht. The opera premiered in Leipzig in 1930 and is known for its satirical take on capitalism and the corruption and excesses of modern society. The story is set in the fictional city of Mahagonny, which has been established as a place where anything goes and where vice and indulgence are encouraged. The central characters of the opera are a group of three men who have come to Mahagonny in search of pleasure and escape from their troubles. As the story unfolds, the characters become increasingly caught up in the excesses of Mahagonny, and the city itself begins to spiral out of control. The final act of the opera sees the city destroyed by a hurricane, leaving the characters to face the consequences of their actions and their complicity in the downfall of Mahagonny. "The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny" is known for its innovative use of music and its satirical take on modern society. The score by Kurt Weill blends elements of classical music, jazz, and popular music, and it features several memorable songs, including "Alabama Song" and "Surabaya Johnny." The opera has been performed and adapted numerous times over the years, and it remains a powerful and thought-provoking work of modern opera. Its themes of corruption, excess, and the dangers of unchecked capitalism continue to resonate with audiences today, and its unique blend of music and satire continue to inspire and challenge new generations of artists and audiences.}

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Libretto
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Music

Later Contributors

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Translation
Genre: Musical Play

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Trivia & History

It wasn't until 1933 that Brecht finalized the names of several character. For example, in the premiere at Leipzig, the protagonist's name was Johann Ackermann, but it seems that in some other early production it may have Paul (or Paule) Ackermann, In later productions, his name was changed to Jimmy Mahoney. Some German-language productions have restored the character name to Paul Ackermann.

The character who would later be called Fatty the Bookeeper (or Fatty, der 'Prokurist') was known as Willy, der 'Prokurist' at the Leipzig premiere and some of the other early productions.

In the original Leipzig production, several characters had different names than we know from later versions, as you can see on the cast list for the production.

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Other Titles

  • Aufstieg und Fall der Stadt Mahagonny (German title)
  • Mahagonny (alt. title)

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