Скачать или смотреть Inside Sondheim's Creative Process: Library of Congress Archive Revealed

The Library of Congress has acquired Stephen Sondheim's personal archive, preserving 5,000+ items that unveil the creative genius behind Broadway's most revolutionary musicals. Explore this unprecedented collection including:

Never-before-seen manuscripts from 'Sweeney Todd', 'Company' and 'Into the Woods'
40+ pages of lyric drafts for 'A Little Priest' showing Sondheim's refinement process
Cut songs and early versions of classics like 'I'm Still Here'
Juvenile works including his college-era piano sonata

Learn why Sondheim was moved to tears by the Library's Gershwin collection in 1993, inspiring his decision to house his life's work there. Senior Music Specialist Mark Horowitz shares how these papers reveal Sondheim's relentless perfectionism through 20+ lyric revisions per song.

Music and lyrics available for public viewing July 1, 2025 at the Library of Congress Performing Arts Reading Room. Full papers and finding aids accessible later this summer.

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