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Stephen Sondheim

    Stephen Sondheim byl americký skladatel a textař muzikálů a filmů, jehož dílo je považováno za vrcholné v americkém muzikálovém divadle. Jeho písně a libreta se vyznačují intelektuální hloubkou, komplexními hudebními strukturami a pronikavými texty, které často zkoumají temnější stránky lidské psychiky a mezilidských vztahů. Sondheimův inovativní přístup k divadelní tvorbě posunul hranice žánru a ovlivnil generace tvůrců. Jeho práce je ceněna pro svou literární kvalitu, hudební sofistikovanost a emocionální rezonanci, která oslovuje diváky svou upřímností a náročností.

    Into the Woods
    Assassins
    Sondheim
    Look, I Made a Hat
    Finishing the Hat
    Sondheim: Lyrics: Edited by Peter Gethers with Russell Perreault
    • 2020

      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.

      Sondheim: Lyrics: Edited by Peter Gethers with Russell Perreault
    • 2020

      Sondheim

      • 256 stránek
      • 9 hodin čtení
      4,2(5)Ohodnotit

      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

      Sondheim
    • 2011

      Look, I Made a Hat

      • 480 stránek
      • 17 hodin čtení
      4,6(1052)Ohodnotit

      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.

      Look, I Made a Hat
    • 2010

      Finishing the Hat

      Collected Lyrics (1954-1981) with Attendant Comments, Principles, Heresies, Grudges, Whines and Anecdotes

      • 480 stránek
      • 17 hodin čtení
      4,6(2017)Ohodnotit

      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.

      Finishing the Hat
    • 1994

      Passion

      • 112 stránek
      • 4 hodiny čtení
      4,1(198)Ohodnotit

      The newest Broadway musical by Pulitzer Prize-winning collaborators Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical, 1994.

      Passion
    • 1991

      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

      Assassins
    • 1989

      Includes the complete libretto for the Broadway musical based on fairy tales.

      Into the Woods