Lieder Und Balladen
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These are historical recordings of Bertolt Brecht himself performing his own songs and ballads. Captured in 1988 from archival sources, Brecht's speaking voice and rough characteristic delivery reveal the material in its original context—not polished performances but documents of how the man himself approached his work. The selections span from satirical political songs to tender social observations, each delivered with the directness and clarity that defined Brecht's artistic philosophy. Hearing him perform "Von Der Unzulänglichkeit Menschlichen Strebens" or "Kälbermarsch" gives listeners direct access to his interpretive intentions, unmediated by other singers' artistic choices. For scholars of German theater and culture, this is invaluable. For anyone interested in 20th-century art, a remarkable historical document.
Item Details+
| Genre | Classical |
| Media | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Description | Carefully packed and shipped with love from Vienna. Order more, save on shipping! |
| Label | Nomos |
| Year | 1988 |
| Country | Germany |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
1. Von Der Unzulänglichkeit Menschlichen Strebens 1:48
2. Lied Des Händlers 4:20
3. 4. Wiegenlied Für Arbeitermütter 3:37
4. Kälbermarsch 2:04
5. O Falladah, Die Du Hangest! 2:54
6. Lied Von Der Belebenden Wirkung Des Geldes 4:57
7. Lied Der Kupplerin 2:36
8. Ballade Vom Wasserrad 3:30
9. Ballade Vom Förster Und Der Gräfin 2:04
10. Die Haltbare Graugans 1:19
11. Der Räuber Und Sein Knecht 1:50
12. Mutter Beimlein 2:03
13. Ostersonntag 1935 1:41
14. Ballade Von Der "Judenhure" Marie Sanders 2:19
15. Spanisches Liedchen 1937 1:20
16. Ballade Vom Weib Und Dem Soldaten 3:49
17. Lied Von Der Großen Kapitulation 4:58
18. Die Seeräuberjenny 4:48
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