Mack the Knife by Kurt Weill (1900-1950), one of the most popular songs of the 20th century, has its origins in The Beggar’s Opera by John Gay (1685-1732), one of the most popular plays of the 18th century.
Photo of Kurt Weill:
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(https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/de/deed.en)

Christa Grix - Beethoven's Grosse Fuge

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