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245 10 a| Sondheim on music :b| minor details and major decisions /c| Mark Eden Horowitz.;

260 a| Lanham, MD ;a| Oxford :b| Scarecrow Press in association with Library of Congress,c| 2003.;

300 a| x, 401 pages :b| music ;c| 24 cm;

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504 a| Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-388), discography, and index.;

520 a| Over a three-day period in 1997, the author sat down with Stephen Sondheim in his Turtle Bay home and explored Sondheim's creative process. Beginning with a discussion of his latest work, Passion, and working back in time to Pacific Overtures, this collection of interviews details Sondheim's meticulous work as a composer. Among the topics discussed are Sondheim's approaches to dramatizing with music and lyrics; the creation and use of motifs and thematic material; the use of harmony, melody, and rhythm to reflect character; the structuring of a score; the use of pastiche; and the practical aspects of collaboration. The conversations also include amusing anecdotes about his shows, Sondheim's musings on art and musical theater, reflections on the evolution of theater music, and thoughts on the influences of those who came before him. In addition, the book includes Sondheim's list of "Songs I Wish I'd Written (At Least in Part)," his reasons behind some of those choices, and messages he received from composers and lyricists whose songs were included on the list. The work is complemented by a comprehensive listing of all of Sondheim's musical works--the most complete discography of Sondheim recordings to date--and publishing information for all his songs and scores, including vocal ranges.;

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Sondheim on music : minor details and major decisions / Mark Eden Horowitz.

Author/creator	Sondheim, Stephen
Other author	Horowitz, Mark Eden.
Format	Book
Publication Info	Lanham, MD ; Oxford : Scarecrow Press in association with Library of Congress, 2003.
Description	x, 401 pages : music ; 24 cm
Subjects	Sondheim, Stephen--Interviews. Sondheim, Stephen--Criticism and interpretation. Composers--United States. --Interviews. Musicals--United States. --Analysis, appreciation.

Contents	The interviews -- Passion -- Assassins -- Into the Woods -- Sunday in the Park with George -- Interlude -- Sweeney Todd -- Pacific Overtures -- Finale -- Songs I wish I'd written (at least in part).
Abstract	Over a three-day period in 1997, the author sat down with Stephen Sondheim in his Turtle Bay home and explored Sondheim's creative process. Beginning with a discussion of his latest work, Passion, and working back in time to Pacific Overtures, this collection of interviews details Sondheim's meticulous work as a composer. Among the topics discussed are Sondheim's approaches to dramatizing with music and lyrics; the creation and use of motifs and thematic material; the use of harmony, melody, and rhythm to reflect character; the structuring of a score; the use of pastiche; and the practical aspects of collaboration. The conversations also include amusing anecdotes about his shows, Sondheim's musings on art and musical theater, reflections on the evolution of theater music, and thoughts on the influences of those who came before him. In addition, the book includes Sondheim's list of "Songs I Wish I'd Written (At Least in Part)," his reasons behind some of those choices, and messages he received from composers and lyricists whose songs were included on the list. The work is complemented by a comprehensive listing of all of Sondheim's musical works--the most complete discography of Sondheim recordings to date--and publishing information for all his songs and scores, including vocal ranges.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-388), discography, and index.
LCCN	2002010564
ISBN	0810844370 (alk. paper)

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