Stephen Sondheim Music & Lyrics
A Celebration Presented by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra
Presented by Aedín Gormley, RTÉ lyric fm
Conducted by Michael England

In 2021 the lights dimmed in the West End and on Broadway in honour of the late Stephen Sondheim. A master of his craft, he redefined the sound of Broadway with his signature blend of sharp-witted lyrics and poignant melodies. With a career spanning over 70 years, he is one of the most influential lyricists and composers of musical theatre. Starring Louise Dearman (Wicked), Holly-Anne Hull (Old Friends), Bradley Jaden (The Phantom of the Opera), Jeremy Secomb (Les Misérables) and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, this concert will explore Sondheim’s best known and loved works. Join us in celebrating the genius that is Stephen Sondheim.

Photo by Jerry Jackson (courtesy of MTI obo the Estate of Stephen Sondheim.)

Programme
Follies Overture (Follies)
Company (Company)
Being Alive (Company)
Broadway Baby (Follies)
Could I Leave You? (Follies)
Anyone Can Whistle (Anyone Can Whistle)
Everybody Says Don’t (Anyone Can Whistle)
Johanna (Sweeney Todd)
Pretty Women (Sweeney Todd)
A Little Priest (Sweeney Todd)
Old Friends (Merrily We Roll Along)
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Overture
Everybody Ought to Have a Maid (A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum)
What More Do I Need? (Saturday Night)
Another Hundred People (Company)
Loving You (Passion)
Send in the Clowns (A Little Night Music)
Not a Day Goes By (Merrily We Roll Along)
Giants in the Sky (Into the Woods)
Agony (Into the Woods)
Children Will Listen (Into the Woods)
Comedy Tonight (A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum)