Video: Sondheim Talks "Sweeney" (Part 2)

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In the second installment of the Stephen Sondheim interview on the making of Sweeney Todd, the composer discusses some of the major inspirations behind the musical (think film) and puts to rest one longstanding misconception about the work. In the end, though, it could all be summed up in one very basic principle; says Sondheim: "All I wanted to do was scare an audience."

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In the second installment of the Stephen Sondheim interview on the making of Sweeney Todd, the composer discusses some of the major inspirations behind the musical (think film) and puts to rest one longstanding misconception about the work. In the end, though, it could all be summed up in one very basic principle; says Sondheim: "All I wanted to do was scare an audience."


For Part 1 of this interview from yesterday's Nonesuch Journal, click here. Check back tomorrow for more.

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  • Wednesday, December 12, 2007
    Video: Sondheim Talks "Sweeney" (Part 2)

    In the second installment of the Stephen Sondheim interview on the making of Sweeney Todd, the composer discusses some of the major inspirations behind the musical (think film) and puts to rest one longstanding misconception about the work. In the end, though, it could all be summed up in one very basic principle; says Sondheim: "All I wanted to do was scare an audience."


    For Part 1 of this interview from yesterday's Nonesuch Journal, click here. Check back tomorrow for more.

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