Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny

"Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny" is a satirical opera by Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht that explores themes of greed, corruption, and the pursuit of pleasure in a fictional city. It portrays a society where people chase wealth and addiction, leading to moral decay and chaos. The city’s prosperity hinges on these vices, but ultimately, their excess causes its downfall. The work critiques societal values by highlighting how materialism and greed can corrupt ideals, turning a seemingly lively city into a symbol of moral decline and unsustainable excess.