Der Lindberghflug

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Event Der Lindberghflug
Venue Adelaide Town Hall, Adelaide, SA
Umbrella Event Telstra Adelaide Festival of Arts 2000
First Date 15 March 2000
Opening Date 15 March 2000
Last Date 15 March 2000
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hannu Lintu and the Adelaide Chamber singers directed by Carl Crossin perform this rarely heard cantata. Originally written as a radio piece, it documents the drama of the first trans-Atlantic flight by Charles Lindbergh. This was an international news story that grabbed the imagination of both poet and composer. They interpreted the event in a typical combination of ironic heroism. A highly dramatic libretto set with inventive brilliance by that pioneer of twentieth century music theatre, Kurt Weill and in the second half a work which promises to raise the very roof of the town hall - a huge combined effort by the musical and dramatic forces of Adelaide.
Description Source Programme
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Operetta
Music Theatre
Concert
Subjects Aircraft
Travel
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Contributors
Name Function Notes
Kurt Weill Composer
Hannu Lintu Conductor Adelaide Symphony Orchestra Conductor
Carl Crossin Director Adelaide Chamber Singers Director
Bertolt Brecht Lyricist
James Aubrey Narrator
David Hamilton Singer Lindbergh
Alan McKie Singer Baritone
Matthew Rutty Singer Bass
Works
Text Nationality Germany
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information "Happy Birthday Kurt & Aaron" Exclusive to Adelaide, part one of the Australian Premiere of two fascinating twentieth century works which celebrate the 100th anniversary of Kurt Weill and Aaron Copeland. Held on the same evening as part two (one event) titled The Second Hurricane.
Event Status Completed
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Brochure Telstra Adelaide Festival 2000 guide
Event Identifier 75179