{"product_id":"sondheim-80th-birthday-gala-2","title":"Sondheim 80th Birthday Gala","description":"Sondheim 80th Birthday Gala DVD VIDEO CONCERT Victoria \u0026amp; Albert Dench Friedman + \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Movie \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e DVD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Encore \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e DVD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eSondheim 80th Birthday Gala\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSondheim 80th Birthday Gala at Victoria \u0026amp; Albert - London is a star-studded concert recording that celebrates Stephen Sondheim’s singular contribution to musical theatre. Captured live, the program showcases the composer’s razor-sharp wit, emotional richness and harmonic invention, moving from mordant comedy to aching romance with theatrical grace. The evening’s pace and programming make it both an accessible introduction for newcomers and a treasured document for long-time fans, preserving the electricity of a live tribute in a formal concert setting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerformers include Dench, Terfel, M. Friedman and G. Russell, all supported musically under the baton of Abell. The gala features carefully chosen selections from A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd and Sunday in the Park with George, each offering different facets of Sondheim’s artistry: lyrical intimacy and wit, darkly comic drama, and painterly introspection. The combination of seasoned interpreters and nuanced musical direction brings fresh interpretive detail to familiar songs, highlighting both the lyricism and the theatrical complexity that define Sondheim’s work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore than a simple tribute, this gala stands as a cultural milestone that underscores Sondheim’s lasting influence on contemporary musical theatre, documenting how his songs continue to move and challenge performers and audiences alike. The recording balances reverence with celebratory energy, creating memorable moments that affirm Sondheim’s place in the canon. No Subtitles\u003cbr\u003eDuration: 123 Min.\u003cbr\u003eCatalog: ENCORE DVD 3516\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor DVD Player (North American NTSC)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Encore","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":51120253108502,"sku":"130092","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/2026319105417758scan_4a162cb5-b75b-45c8-87e7-727eb2337a18.jpg?v=1773969005","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/sondheim-80th-birthday-gala-2","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}