musical performance
Duration: 70 min.
Language: Bulgarian
Staging: Istvan Nagy, Gabriella Hadzhikostova
Cast: Gabriella Hadzhikostova, Tsvetelina Nikolova, Attila Simon, Gabor Weisz, Marcell Gyanyi
Kurt Weill’s name is almost unknown in Bulgaria, although he is one of the greatest composers of theatrical music in the last century. His songs have been performed by Louis Armstrong, Nick Cave, Sting, Robbie Williams, The Doors, Tom Waits, Maurice Chevalier, Ella Fitzgerald, Lou Reed, Frank Sinatra, Jessica Lang, Julie Andrews, Lotte Lena, Teresa Stratas, Gisela May, Ute Lemper, Nina Hagen etc. Weill writes opera, ballet and theatre music. The dynamics of history turn his life into an adventure.
Photography: Balint Meran
MALKO TEATRO – BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
Malko Teatro is a private theatre company established in 1996 in Budapest, Hungary by Gabriella Hadzsikosztova and István Nagy. It defends constantly its artistic and structural independency.
Malko Teatro is an open space for dialogue between arts far beyond the limits of Budapest.
The performances combine tradition and innovation, authentic music, jazz and modern dance, painting and new media.
The company works mainly with contemporary authors, creating works especially for its productions.
Malko Teatro maintains close partnership with theatres and festivals in whole Europe.
