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Interviewing Lotte Lenya

BROADCAST: Nov. 9, 1963 | DURATION: 00:38:27

Synopsis

The Austrian American singer and actress gives some insight into her work with husband, Kurt Weill, and playwright Bertolt Brecht.

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
 

Details

Broadcast Date
Nov. 9, 1963

Duration
38 minutes, 27 seconds

Topics

Music - Classical Music & Opera Music Travel & Culture - Germany

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Musicians

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