Composer

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Kurt Weill

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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May 1928 - Aug 1928

Publication Date

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1928

First Performance

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Aug 31, 1928

Average_duration

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1:33

Kurt Weill's "Pollys-Lied" is a song from his famous opera "Die Dreigroschenoper" (The Threepenny Opera), which premiered on August 31, 1928, at the Theater am Schiffbauerdamm in Berlin. The opera was a collaboration between Weill and Bertolt Brecht, and it was based on John Gay's "The Beggar's Opera." "Pollys-Lied" is sung by Polly Peachum, the daughter of the notorious criminal boss, Jonathan Peachum. The song is a melancholic ballad in which Polly expresses her love for Macheath, a notorious criminal and womanizer. The song is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct characteristics. The first movement is slow and mournful, with a simple piano accompaniment. Polly sings about her love for Macheath, despite his many flaws and the fact that he is a criminal. She compares her love to a flower that blooms in the midst of darkness and despair. The second movement is more upbeat and playful, with a jaunty piano accompaniment. Polly sings about the joys of being in love, and how it makes her feel alive and free. She also expresses her desire to be with Macheath, no matter what the consequences may be. The third movement is a return to the mournful tone of the first movement, with a simple piano accompaniment. Polly sings about the pain and heartache that comes with loving someone who is not good for you. She acknowledges that Macheath will never change, and that their love is doomed to fail. Overall, "Pollys-Lied" is a powerful and emotional song that captures the complex and often contradictory nature of love. Weill's music perfectly complements Brecht's lyrics, creating a haunting and unforgettable piece of music that has stood the test of time.

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