Here you can explore the full range of original works by Kurt Weill, as well as many derived or compiled since his lifetime. Works are presented in three categories: Stage works, Concert works, and Songs. Some can be found in more than a single category. The works are searchable, sortable in alphabetical and chronological order, and filterable by original status, parent work title, and scale of instrumental forces.
The Concert Works category gathers together all of Kurt Weill’s works that are suitable for performance in a concert setting. This includes works such as symphonies and chamber music as well as works such as cantatas that combine instruments and voice. A number of independent songs not composed as part of a stage work can be found here. The category further encompasses many compilations and derivative works based on Weill originals after his death. Individual works pages include basic information such as movements, performing forces, and published editions and may also present related media and background information. Listings may be sorted by title or date and filtered by original status and scale of performing forces.
Arranged and orchestrated by Gene Pritsker.
Arrangement for jazz orchestra and voice ad lib. by Jerzy Fitelberg (1928).
Arrangement by Christian Muthspiel of six excerpts from Weill's opera Aufstieg und Fall der Stadt Mahagonny.
Arrangements by Luciano Berio for mezzo-soprano and various instrumental ensembles.
Concert suite from Railroads on Parade arranged by David Drew for tenor (baritone), SATB chorus, and orchestra.
Arrangements by Weill (1938) for voice and piano.
Originally part of String Quartet No. 1, op. 8
Two concert suites for orchestra by Morton Gould. Orchestra: Instrumentation varies for individual songs within suites, from chamber ensemble to full symphonic orchestra.
Concert adaptation of Der Weg der Verheißung (The Eternal Road) by Ed Harsh for chorus, four or five vocal soloists, two speaking roles, and orchestra. Original German text by Franz Werfel; English translations by Ludwig Lewisohn, William A. Drake, Charles Alan, and Kelley Rourke. Additional orchestrations by Noam Sheriff.