{"product_id":"sondheim-on-music-by-mark-eden-horowitz-9781538125502","title":"Sondheim on Music","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom his early work as lyricist for \u003cem\u003eWest Side Story\u003c\/em\u003e to acclaimed creations such as \u003cem\u003eA Little Night Music\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSunday in the Park with George\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eSweeney Todd\u003c\/em\u003e, Stephen Sondheim is widely regarded as the most important figure in musical theatre since the second half of the 20th century. Who better to discuss this prolific artist’s work than the master himself?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSondheim on Music: Minor Details and Major Decisions\u003c\/em\u003e is a collection of interviews conducted by Mark Eden Horowitz, senior music specialist in the music division of the Library of Congress. In these guided conversations, Sondheim expounds in great depth and detail on his craft. As a natural teacher, thoughtful and opinionated, Sondheim discusses the art of musical composition, lyric writing, the collaborative process of musical theatre, and how he thinks about his own work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire scope of Sondheim’s career is covered here, in which Sondheim’s greatest works are discussed—from \u003cem\u003ePassion\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAssassins\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eInto the Woods\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSunday in the Park with George\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSweeney Todd\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003ePacific Overtures\u003c\/em\u003e to \u003cem\u003eA Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMerrily We Roll Along\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCompany\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFollies\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAnyone Can Whistle\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eA Little Night Music\u003c\/em\u003e. Sondheim even provides thoughts about the film adaptations of his works, such as \u003cem\u003eSweeney Todd\u003c\/em\u003e. The book also features an entire chapter on \u003cem\u003eBounce\u003c\/em\u003e, the previous incarnation of his latest musical, \u003cem\u003eRoad Show\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePreserving the essential elements of the previous volumes, this edition includes all of the interviews—verbatim—and features a revised introduction and a postlude with an additional conversation. Finally in paperback, \u003cem\u003eSondheim on Music: Minor Details and Major Decisions, The Less Is More Edition\u003c\/em\u003e is a must-have for fans of this creative genius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47598341390572,"sku":"9781538125502","price":75.44,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/f285c8709b60cf856a9b3161c3a9157d.jpg?v=1778026159","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/sondheim-on-music-by-mark-eden-horowitz-9781538125502","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}