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Stephen Sondheim war eine zentrale Figur des amerikanischen Musiktheaters, gefeiert für seine intellektuelle Tiefe und seinen bahnbrechenden Ansatz in Komposition und Textdichtung. Seine Werke erforschen die Komplexität menschlicher Beziehungen und die dunkleren Seiten der Psyche, wobei er komplexe musikalische Strukturen und anspruchsvolle lyrische Wortspiele einsetzt. Sondheim verschob konsequent die Grenzen seines Genres und hinterließ einen unauslöschlichen Eindruck in der dramatischen Kunst. Sein Erbe ist geprägt von einer einzigartigen Mischung aus künstlerischer Innovation, tiefgreifender emotionaler Resonanz und bleibendem literarischem Wert.

Sondheim: Lyrics: Edited by Peter Gethers with Russell Perreault

2020
Sondheim: Lyrics: Edited by Peter Gethers with Russell Perreault
224 Seiten
8 Lesestunden
4,6(64)Abgeben
This hardcover collection showcases the most iconic and cherished lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, highlighting his mastery of musical storytelling. It captures the essence of his work, celebrating the emotional depth and intricate wordplay that have made his songs timeless. Ideal for fans of musical theatre and poetry alike, this selection emphasizes Sondheim's unique ability to convey complex themes through captivating lyrics.
2020
Sondheim
256 Seiten
9 Lesestunden
4,2(5)Abgeben
Legendary American composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim has won eight Tonys, eight Grammys, six Olivier Awards, an Academy Award and a Pulitzer Prize. His brilliant songs and lyrics of genius have entertained us for more than half a century and his Broadway shows revolutionized musical theatre. Working together with Sondheim, editor Peter Gethers has selected for this volume lyrics from across Sondheim's career, drawn from shows including West Side Story, Gypsy, Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd, Sunday in the Park with George and Into the Woods. The result is a delightful pocket-sized treasury of the best of Sondheim
2011
Look, I Made a Hat
480 Seiten
17 Lesestunden
4,6(1052)Abgeben
As he did in the acclaimed Finishing the Hat, Sondheim richly annotates his lyrics with personal and theatre history, discussions of his collaborations, and exacting, charming dissections of his work - both the successes and the failures.
2010
Finishing the Hat
Collected Lyrics (1954-1981) with Attendant Comments, Principles, Heresies, Grudges, Whines and Anecdotes
480 Seiten
17 Lesestunden
4,6(2017)Abgeben
Celebrated for his extensive contributions to musical theater, Stephen Sondheim offers a personal glimpse into his life and work in this collection of his lyrics. Titled after his autobiographical song, the book features not only his acclaimed lyrics but also insights into his creative process and the remarkable productions he has shaped over a career spanning more than fifty years. With numerous prestigious awards to his name, Sondheim's reflections provide a unique perspective on his influence in both theater and popular culture.
1994
Passion
112 Seiten
4 Lesestunden
4,1(198)Abgeben
The newest Broadway musical by Pulitzer Prize-winning collaborators Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical, 1994.
1991
Assassins
4,3(1712)Abgeben
Evokes a fraternity of Presidential assassins across a hundred years of history. Examines success, failure, and the questionable drive for power and celebrity in American society
1989
Into the Woods
4,3(11437)Abgeben
Includes the complete libretto for the Broadway musical based on fairy tales.

Sondheim: Lyrics: Edited by Peter Gethers with Russell Perreault

Sondheim

Look, I Made a Hat

Finishing the Hat

Passion

Assassins

Into the Woods