Prom 19: Sondheim at 80 | Classical review

Royal Albert Hall, LondonEver since the mid 1990s Stephen Sondheim's songs have been heard more or less regularly at the Proms but never before has a whole concert been devoted to his work. Sondheim's 80th birthday earlier this year provided the necessary impetus, and the BBC responded accordingly, putting on a spectacular celebration with Judi Dench, Maria Friedman, Simon Russell Beale and Bryn Terfel heading a seasoned musical theatre lineup that also included Daniel Evans and Julian Ovende...

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