![]() ![]() Accordingly, The Threepenny Opera has tended to be seen as a transitional work, not only in terms of Brecht’s politics, but also as regards his developing theory and practice of epic theatre. ![]() It occupies a central position in this phase in Brecht’s career, a phase of particular importance in Brecht’s shift to Marxism. The Threepenny Opera, the first major product of his work with Weill, was written and premiered in 1928. He was also involved in collaborative ventures with several avant-garde composers, among them Hindemith, Eisler, and of course Weill. He wrote several major plays and numerous theoretical essays, and made significant progress in developing the practice of epic theatre. The years from 1926 to 1932 constitute one of the most productive and problematic phases in Brecht’s career. ![]()
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