On the death of Stephen Sondheim
Stephen Sondheim is dead. The queer lyricist and composer, who penned "Westside Story" among others, died in Connecticut at the age of 91. According to media reports, he had celebrated with some friends and girlfriends just a day before.
His name is one of the most famous in the musical scene. In addition to the aforementioned "Westside Story," he also wrote for "Sweeney Todd," among others.
Who was Stephen Sondheim?
In the course of his life Stephen Sondheim collected many awards. He won Grammys, Tonys and the Oscar, among others. But who was Stephen Sondheim actually? The composer and lyricist spent his childhood and youth in different places. His relationship with his parents was not the best. Among other things, due to many contacts with other artists, especially musicians and composers, he decided at some point to try his luck here himself.
Only comparatively late, with 40...
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