Sondheim on music : minor details and major decisions
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Lanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press in association with the Library of Congress, 2010.
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2nd ed.
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xvi, 568 pages : illustrations, music ; 24 cm
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Published
Lanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press in association with the Library of Congress, 2010.
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Book
Edition
2nd ed.
Language
English
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
Stephen Sondheim is widely regarded as the most important composer and lyricist of musical theater in the second half of the twentieth century. Celebrating his eightieth birthday, this new, significantly expanded edition of Sondheim on Music contains interviews that expound in great depth and detail on his craft. A natural teacher, thoughtful and opinionated, Sondheim discusses the art of musical composition, lyric writing, the collaborative process of musical theater, and thoughts regarding his own work. Whereas the first edition focused on six specific shows -- Passion, Assassins, Into the Woods, Sunday in the Park with George, Sweeney Todd, and Pacific Overtures -- this second edition presents a new chapter that discusses Sondheim's entire career. Several shows that were not previously discussed are explored here, including A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Merrily We Roll Along, Company, Follies, Anyone Can Whistle, and A Little Night Music, as well as the film adaptation of Sweeney Todd. The book also features an entire chapter on Bounce, the previous incarnation of his latest musical, Road Show. In addition to Sondheim's list of "Songs I Wish I'd Written," the song listing and discography have been updated to include all works composed and recorded since the previous edition. - Jacket flap.
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This volume focuses on a set of interviews that the author conducted with American composer and lyricist for stage and film, Stephen Sondheim (b. 1930). Sondheim is widely regarded as the most important composer and lyricist of musical theater in the second half of the 20th century. He discusses the art of musical composition, lyric writing, the collaborative process of musical theater, and what he thinks about his own work.
Awards
Association for Recorded Sound Collections Award, 2004.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Horowitz, M. E., & Sondheim, S. (2010). Sondheim on music: minor details and major decisions (2nd ed.). Scarecrow Press in association with the Library of Congress.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Horowitz, Mark Eden and Stephen. Sondheim. 2010. Sondheim On Music: Minor Details and Major Decisions. Scarecrow Press in association with the Library of Congress.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Horowitz, Mark Eden and Stephen. Sondheim. Sondheim On Music: Minor Details and Major Decisions Scarecrow Press in association with the Library of Congress, 2010.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Horowitz, Mark Eden., and Stephen Sondheim. Sondheim On Music: Minor Details and Major Decisions 2nd ed., Scarecrow Press in association with the Library of Congress, 2010.
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