The American composer and lyricist, who has died aged 91, shaped the musical artform with his wise, witty and extravagantly clever work Stephen Sondheim achieved such acclaim - for deepening the content and extending the lyrical ingenuity of musical theatre - that, from the age of 50, each major birthday was celebrated with tribute concerts in London, New York or both. Watching the composer-lyricist of Sweeney Todd and Follies at such events - taking a bow, with his wry smile - it was impossible...
The American composer and lyricist, who has died aged 91, shaped the musical artform with his wise, witty and extravagantly clever work Stephen Sondheim achieved such acclaim - for deepening the content and extending the lyrical ingenuity of musical theatre - that, from the age of 50, each major birthday was celebrated with tribute concerts in London, New York or both. Watching the composer-lyricist of Sweeney Todd and Follies at such events - taking a bow, with his wry smile - it was impossible...
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