The Consulate General of Luxembourg in New York has announced the premier of “Adrienne Haan Sings Kurt Weill” featuring the Dan Levinson Sextet that will take place on Wednesday 28 September at 19:00 at the Metropolitan Room in New York City (34 West 22nd Street).
The event is being held under the patronage of the German UN Ambassador, Dr. Harald Braun; Musical Direction by pianist Richard Danley; Directed by award winning Barry Kleinbort.
International chanteuse Adrienne Haan performs the music of Kurt Weill and brings to life his most beloved songs. She begins his story in Berlin during the 1920s and 30s with his famous works of the Weimar years; then on to the time he spent in exile in Paris highlighting some of his lesser known, but glorious French oeuvres. Haan’s witty and entertaining presentation also includes his 1940s American successes.
This program is a musical voyage that portrays his songs in their original character, all featured in special arrangements crafted for her under the musical direction of pianist Richard Danley and joined by Dan Levinson and his Novembergruppe Sextet which includes violinist Jonathan Russell, guitarist Vinny Raniolo, Jared Engel on bass and tuba, and Mike Campenni on drums.
Directed by award winning Barry Kleinbort, Haan begins Weill’s story in Berlin during the 1920s and 30s with his famous works of the Weimar years; then on to the time he spent in exile in Paris highlighting some of his lesser known, but glorious French oeuvres. Haan’s witty and entertaining presentation also includes his 1940s American successes.
A dual citizen of Luxembourg and Germany, Haan resides both in New York and Germany, and tours extensively worldwide.
