This recording captures the 1947 testimony of German author and playwright Bertolt Brecht before the U.S. House of Representatives Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC), which sought to uncover alleged Communist activity. Though fragments of the hearing had been previously broadcast, and the transcript had been printed by the government, this 1961 release marks the first time the entire encounter was released to the public-and perhaps the only recording of Brecht speaking in English. The album includes commentary by Eric Bentley, a theater critic and one-time Harvard professor considered a Bertolt Brecht expert. The liner notes include an introduction by Bentley and complete transcript of the recording.

Tracklist:

October 30th 1947, Part 1: The Actual Recording With Added Commentary By Eric Bentley
October 30th 1947, Part 2: The Actual Recording With Added Commentary By Eric Bentley
El Cumbanchero
Rondo A La Turka
Flying Saucer
Dutch Hornpipe
El Golpe Traidor
Baile Salsa
Chicken Dance
In The Mood
The Tsamikos
Must Be Santa
Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
Hosa Dyna
What A Wonderful World
The Hokey Pokey
Autumn Leaves
Louie, Louie
Who Stole The Kishka
The Way Of Love
Linda Guerita
Chopsticks Medley
Hernando's Hideaway
Do Something Different
Jeopardy
Atotonilco
Tick Tock Polka
Westphaliea Waltz
Skokiaan
The Lion Sleeps Tonight
The Beer Barrel Polka
Mack, The Knife

UPC: 093070553125
Label: Folkways Records
Release Date: 5.30.12
Format: CD

Brecht/Bertolt - Bertolt Brecht Committee Un-American Activities (CD)