Stephen Sondheim
Stephens’s contribution to contemporary music particularly the American musical has been a sensation in many ways. From composing outstanding pieces to influencing people’s participation in music, the composer takes credit for advancing creativity in music in many places across the globe. Even though many people acknowledge the efforts of the composer, few are unaware of his immense contribution to music. This study will highlight the factors that led to Stephens’s success in modern musical theatre. My objective is to give audiences an insight into the life of the composer, as well as the contribution of the lyrists in the musical theatre scene. Throughout the discussions, the paper will also examine the history of the composer …show more content…
Beginning with scriptwriting as a teenager to making thought provoking pieces in adulthood, the artist is inspirational in many ways hence the reason some people venerate Sondheim’s skills. Outside America, for instance, people respect the awarding artists for setting the pace for armature musicians willing to ply their trade in musical theatre. Scholars equally adore Stephen Sondheim for his sensational skills of employing unusual artistic techniques in advancing creativity in music (Andersen166). Because of his accomplishment, understanding his behavior gives one knowledge about origin of his history of collaboration in modern musical theatre. He also takes credit for inspiring other artists like Adam Guettel. From the time since he has engaged in music as a full-time career, the artists has written articles that have inspired millions across the globe. Furthermore, his commitment to composing creative pieces is what has made people revere him for advancing different genres of …show more content…
An only child, Sondheim’s father, Herbert, was the owner of a dress manufacturing company where his mother, Etta Janet was the chief designer. Within the neighborhood, several changes were taking place in the American society, among them, advances in music as a form of entertainment. To Sondheim, the progress was slow initially because the few artists of the time faced numerous challenges that forced many to engage in music part time. Sondheim showed interest in music at an early age, and began piano lessons as early as seven. As an aspiring artist, a young Sondheim had to overcome a loneliness he found being interested in music. Thanks to his persistence, the young musician managed to engage in activities that prepared him for a career in musical theatre. Such activities included participation in scriptwriting at an early age in school; Sondheim often speaks about his experiences writing while studying at George School. It was here a then twelve year old Sondheim met James (Jimmy) Hammerstein. Jimmy was the son of famed musical theatre lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II, and thus began one of the greatest mentorships in American musical
Stephens’s contribution to contemporary music particularly the American musical has been a sensation in many ways. From composing outstanding pieces to influencing people’s participation in music, the composer takes credit for advancing creativity in music in many places across the globe. Even though many people acknowledge the efforts of the composer, few are unaware of his immense contribution to music. This study will highlight the factors that led to Stephens’s success in modern musical theatre. My objective is to give audiences an insight into the life of the composer, as well as the contribution of the lyrists in the musical theatre scene. Throughout the discussions, the paper will also examine the history of the composer …show more content…
Beginning with scriptwriting as a teenager to making thought provoking pieces in adulthood, the artist is inspirational in many ways hence the reason some people venerate Sondheim’s skills. Outside America, for instance, people respect the awarding artists for setting the pace for armature musicians willing to ply their trade in musical theatre. Scholars equally adore Stephen Sondheim for his sensational skills of employing unusual artistic techniques in advancing creativity in music (Andersen166). Because of his accomplishment, understanding his behavior gives one knowledge about origin of his history of collaboration in modern musical theatre. He also takes credit for inspiring other artists like Adam Guettel. From the time since he has engaged in music as a full-time career, the artists has written articles that have inspired millions across the globe. Furthermore, his commitment to composing creative pieces is what has made people revere him for advancing different genres of …show more content…
An only child, Sondheim’s father, Herbert, was the owner of a dress manufacturing company where his mother, Etta Janet was the chief designer. Within the neighborhood, several changes were taking place in the American society, among them, advances in music as a form of entertainment. To Sondheim, the progress was slow initially because the few artists of the time faced numerous challenges that forced many to engage in music part time. Sondheim showed interest in music at an early age, and began piano lessons as early as seven. As an aspiring artist, a young Sondheim had to overcome a loneliness he found being interested in music. Thanks to his persistence, the young musician managed to engage in activities that prepared him for a career in musical theatre. Such activities included participation in scriptwriting at an early age in school; Sondheim often speaks about his experiences writing while studying at George School. It was here a then twelve year old Sondheim met James (Jimmy) Hammerstein. Jimmy was the son of famed musical theatre lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II, and thus began one of the greatest mentorships in American musical