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The Seven Deadly Sins (Marianne Faithfull Album)
''The Seven Deadly Sins'' is a studio recording of the The Seven Deadly Sins (ballet chanté), Kurt Weill opera of the same name by British singer Marianne Faithfull, released in 1998. Background and recording Marianne Faithfull had already performed ''The Seven Deadly Sins'' live at St. Anne's Cathedral in Brooklyn, but it was only after working with Dennis Russell Davies on ''20th Century Blues'' that the idea of recording the opera came to her. Davies agreed to collaborate again with her, and the album was recorded in June 1997 at the Konzerthaus, Vienna, Vienna Konzerthaus with Davies conducting the Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Vienna Radio Symphony orchestra."Memories, Dreams & Reflections", Marianne Faithfull, Chapter: ''My Weimar Period'' (July 7, 2008), Harper Perennial The recording also includes other songs by Weill & Brecht like the "Alabama Song" and songs from ''The Threepenny Opera'', which Marianne Faithfull also performed live in 1992 at the Dublin Gate Theat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marianne Faithfull
Marianne Evelyn Gabriel Faithfull (born 29 December 1946) is an English singer and actress. She achieved popularity in the 1960s with the release of her hit single " As Tears Go By" and became one of the lead female artists during the British Invasion in the United States. Born in Hampstead, London, Faithfull began her career in 1964 after attending a Rolling Stones party, where she was discovered by Andrew Loog Oldham. Her debut album ''Marianne Faithfull'' (1965) (released simultaneously with her album '' Come My Way'') was a commercial success followed by a number of albums on Decca Records. From 1966 to 1970, she had a highly publicised romantic relationship with Mick Jagger. Her popularity was further enhanced by her film roles, such as those in '' I'll Never Forget What's'isname'' (1967), '' The Girl on a Motorcycle'' (1968), and ''Hamlet'' (1969). However, her popularity was overshadowed by personal problems in the 1970s. During that time she was anorexic, homeless, and a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
