Bertold Brecht, Programme & Lyric Booklet 1959 Festival Hall

with the lyrics given in English and an illustration by Caspar Neher

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This is the programme and lyrics booklet to accompany a performance by the Deutsches Theater Berlin at the Royal Festival Hall in London on November 18 and 19, 1959.

1. A programme for the Songs, Poems and Tales of Berthold Brecht. A fold out piece, with playlist and artist including Ernst Busch, Wolfgang Langhoff and Gisela May to name a few. The titles of the pieces are given in German and English. The cover illustration believed to be by Caspar Neher. Good plus condition.

2. A booklet of lyrics in English presented by Plato Films Ltd (a British distribution company known for importing films and cultural materials from the Soviet Union and East Germany). Stapled binding, illustrated cover with a snippet from "Of Poor B.B." This book to provide an English translation of the lyrics and poems that were performed on stage in German. Fair condition, well-read with corner curling but complete.

Condition

Both items with varying degrees of wear but readable.