The Weill and Brel Show
The Human Condition in Song
WHY This music Matters - Right Now
The music of Kurt Weill and Jacques Brel confronts
love, power, greed, and sorrow — with unflinching honesty.
Their music boldly strips away illusion.
It exposes the darker truths of human behavior.
Yet, it also reveals the fragile dignity and longing
that define the human condition.
It reminds us that our struggles are not new.
Others have faced uncertainty, and fear — and they endured.
In these songs we hear a call to recognize our shared humanity.
We can believe that, with our arms opened wide,
we will emerge stronger.
We need this music now more than ever.
WHY This music Matters - Right Now
The music of Kurt Weill and Jacques Brel confronts
love, power, greed, and sorrow — with unflinching honesty.
Their music boldly strips away illusion.
It exposes the darker truths of human behavior.
Yet, it also reveals the fragile dignity and longing
that define the human condition.
It reminds us that our struggles are not new.
Others have faced uncertainty, and fear — and they endured.
In these songs we hear a call to recognize our shared humanity.
We can believe that, with our arms opened wide,
we will emerge stronger.
We need this music now more than ever.
"An Extraordinary Program"
“An extraordinary program of glorious human voices lifted up by expressive piano support and woven seamlessly together by narration and translation. Best performance of Pirate Jenny EVER, and Ne Me Quitte Pas was stunning. Carousel was a perfect trio, and If We Have Only Love had me only in tears. It was an honor to be there. We all need to hear what you have to offer.”
— Kathleen Worley
Professor of Theater, Emerita Reed College
"Simply Brilliant"
“Simply brilliant! Your ability to include the audience through your invitation to listen and love the music—was perfect. Will there be more performances soon? Please, say yes!”
— Faith McDevitt
Actress and audience member
Raw.
Visceral.
Unforgiving.
Passionate.
Evocative.
As Real As It Gets.