The recording is the original version, the score is a “cabaret” version, which is lowered a fourth whenever Anna is singing. The lower version was prepared for Weill’s wife Lotte Lenya so she could still sing the role as she got older (she also originated it as a younger woman). Both versions are still used, the lower “cabaret” version is used by non-classical singers (e.g., Storm Large), while opera singers sing the original higher version. This mixup is actually pretty common, I used to be a professional orchestra librarian and we once ordered the wrong version of the sheet music that didn’t match what the soloist had prepared.
I must say, this is fantastic. Just love it. The soloist are just outstanding. A magnificent recording. This is to me is the best rendition I've ever heard. I thank you so much for uploading this most beautiful recording of, The Seven Deadly Sins.
it's probably because Weill's wife (to whom the role of Anna I was intended) sang it in this key when she was older, even though it was initially written in a different (higher) key, which is what you hear and is how most sopranos sing it.
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The recording is the original version, the score is a “cabaret” version, which is lowered a fourth whenever Anna is singing. The lower version was prepared for Weill’s wife Lotte Lenya so she could still sing the role as she got older (she also originated it as a younger woman). Both versions are still used, the lower “cabaret” version is used by non-classical singers (e.g., Storm Large), while opera singers sing the original higher version. This mixup is actually pretty common, I used to be a professional orchestra librarian and we once ordered the wrong version of the sheet music that didn’t match what the soloist had prepared.
That's interssting context. Thank you for sharing
I must say, this is fantastic. Just love it. The soloist are just outstanding. A magnificent recording. This is to me is the best rendition I've ever heard. I thank you so much for uploading this most beautiful recording of, The Seven Deadly Sins.
Que maravilha! Amarei essa obra pra sempre ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I like the singing so much.....
who is this wonderful singer?
Tora Augestad! :)
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Ok. The score is partly in a lower key. It’s a little confusing.just saying
it's probably because Weill's wife (to whom the role of Anna I was intended) sang it in this key when she was older, even though it was initially written in a different (higher) key, which is what you hear and is how most sopranos sing it.
Lenya also had an affair with Tilly Losch.