For died-in the wool
Broadway show lovers, Stephen Sondheim is more than legendary – the word
“iconic” better describes his standing with his fans.
True enough, some folks
prefer more traditional fare like Oklahoma, Hello Dolly, Guys and Dolls and
such. Sondheim’s shows demand a slightly different taste. They’re more
philosophical, intricate, and serious, but never have singing choruses or
dancing. Musicians regard his music and lyrics as challenging and demanding.
At age 90, Sondheim is old
enough to have witnessed many theatrical tributes to his music.
But I must say, I have
never seen a celebration of his work quite like the one that is currently available
on You Tube called Take Me To The World https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A92wZIvEUAw . For anyone
who enjoys great voices singing some of the most sophisticated songs ever
written, this is a true treasure.
