‘Art is nowadays completely commercial’ – singer Ute Lemper

‘Art is nowadays completely commercial’ – singer Ute Lemper

She was the star of the original Paris production of Cabaret, winning an Olivier Award for her Broadway role in Chicago. German singer Ute Lemper, whose family was divided by the Berlin Wall, performed alongside Pink Floyd to mark its collapse. Her career has been defined by her love of the music of the Weimar-era, and the composer Kurt Weill. 125 years after his birth, she’s released a new album adapting his music for the modern age – and she’l…

UTE LEMPER TO CELEBRATE KURT WEILL WITH SPECIAL CONCERT AT CADOGAN HALL

To celebrate the 125th birthday of Kurt Weill, Ute Lemper visits Cadogan Hall to perform her world-renowned interpretations of his classic repertoire. Since 1985, Ute has told the story of Weill and his songs when her first recording, Ute Lemper Sings Kurt Weill, for Decca Records initiated a worldwide revival of his work, and Ute inspired new generations of artists with her astonishing stage presence, powerful repertoire and unparalleled readin…