Mark Eden Horowitz
Author
Language
English
Description
"Contains interviews that expound in great depth and detail on [Sondheim's] craft ... Sondheim discusses the art of musical composition, lyric writing, the collaborative process of musical theater, and thoughts regarding his own work."--From publisher's description.
Author
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Oscar Hammerstein II virtually invented the modern American musical, first with Show Boat and then in his celebrated collaborations with composer Richard Rodgers on Broadway classics like Oklahoma!, Carousel, and The King and I that continue to fascinate audiences today. A brilliant lyricist and playwright, Hammerstein innovated the American musical with his sophisticated storytelling that single-handedly elevated musical theater to a serious art...