Kurt Weill (1900–1950)

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1. What do we need to know about this composer?
Possible answers . . .

Innovative musical theater composer.

Fled Nazi’s and ended up composing musicals on Broadway.

Songs require a dramatic flair and communication with the audience.

2. Name a song composition by this composer.
Possible answers . . .

Nanna’s Lied
Berlin im Licht –Song
Youkali: Tango Habanera
Surabaya Johnny (Happy End)
My Ship (Lady in the Dark)
Speak Low (One Touch of Venus)
Lonely House (Street Scene)

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This selection is called: “Nanna’s Lied”
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This selection is called: “Berlin im Licht –Song”
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This selection is called: “Youkali: Tango Habanera”
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This selection is called: “Surabaya Johnny (Happy End)”
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This selection is called: “My Ship (Lady in the Dark)”
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This selection is called: “Speak Low (One Touch of Venus)”
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This selection is called: “Lonely House (Street Scene)”
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