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Composer Stephen Sondheim believes that the failure of the 1981 show 'Merrily We Roll Along' was the result of an inexperienced cast. This show is now being revived at the Donmar Warehouse in London, England.

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From opera to cabaret to film scores, Richard Rodney Bennett is master of them all

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Richard Rodney Bennett has been involved in many different musical forms during the course of his career. He enjoys cabaret singing, and has also composed in a wide range of styles. He now chooses to write mainly only for players and friends, but in the past has been involved in projects including opera, jazz and film music. He regards Pierre Boulez as his inspiration.

Bennett, Richard Rodney

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A company man

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Writing a libretto can be very complicated, and for this reason usually requires collaboration, according to composer Stephen Sondheim. He likes to work alone on songs, developing their lyrics and music simultaneously, but in other areas welcomes input from others. He has developed a unique ability to find an individual musical voice for each show, but is willing to add or drop songs on the advice of others. He is as much interested in the theatrical element of his work as in the musical element.

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