Weill: The Seven Deadly Sins • Bloch: Suite Symphonique

This recording was released as a supplement by the BBC Music Magazine in 2026, featuring a pairing of works by Kurt Weill and Ernest Bloch. The centerpiece, Weill’s 'The Seven Deadly Sins', is a sung-ballet originally composed in 1933 in collaboration with Bertolt Brecht, serving as a biting social critique that marked the end of the duo's time in Germany. This interpretation features Storm Large and the vocal ensemble Hudson Shad, aiming to capture the cabaret-inspired, cynical wit inherent in Weill’s score.

The disc also includes Ernest Bloch’s 'Suite Symphonique', a work reflecting the composer’s interest in expansive, neoclassical forms. By commissioning this performance from the BBC Symphony Orchestra under the batons of James Gaffigan and Gergely Madaras, the magazine sought to provide listeners with a high-fidelity exploration of these contrasting 20th-century voices. The collection is designed to highlight the intersection of mid-century expressionism and traditional symphonic structure, documented for subscribers of the publication.