67: Stephen Sondheim, Composer
In today's special episode, William White presents an audio documentary about Stephen Sondheim's work as a composer, a less-discussed aspect of his career than his lyric-writing. Special thanks to Drs. Nathan Beary Blustein, Ashley Pribyl, and Steve Swayne for lending their expertise!Dr. Steve Swayne’s How Sondheim Found His SoundReich and Sondheim in Conversation (YouTube)Sondheim interviewed by Adam Guettel (YouTube)Sondheim and Ned Rorem (YouTube)Phinney’s Rainbow Overture (May 1948) (YouTube)Hangover Square (full movie on YouTube)CLASSICAL MIXTAPE, SONDHEIM EDITIONThe full playlistNathan“Could I leave You?” from FolliesAshley“Joanna” from Sweeney ToddSteve“Epiphany” from Sweeney ToddWill“Beautiful” from Sunday in the Park with GeorgeTHINK YOU CAN STUMP US? GO AHEAD AND TRY!Google Form for “Name that Tune: Stump the Hosts Edition” You can reach us at classicalgabfest@gmail.com and on social media:FacebookTwitterInstagram