Stephen Sondheim

March 22nd - Stephen Sondheim’s birthday.


Stephen Sondheim – a gifted lyricist and composer of musical stage.
The audience of his theatrical shows is not limited to a specific age.
People of all generations listen to his songs with joy, love & wonder.
When writing lyrics he blends in humor, heartedness, hope, candor.

The winner of Pulitzer, Grammy, Laurence Olivier and Tony awards
Proved to fulfill his predetermined calling, which his talent affords.
Stephen thoroughly studied music harmony, theory & composition
That have paid off with much success – acclaim, praise, recognition.

Sondheim’s utilization of his music in theatrical shows to tell a story
Has been a careful planning & desirable outcome as victory or glory.
Stephen’s established standards of what musical theater should be,
Sharing Hammerstein’s concept of it, acting as catalyst and referee.

His efforts are invested in entertaining music theater audience, fans.
Stephen took upon himself multiple risks, each opportunity, chance.
He has evolved his songwriting, setting example to new generation.
Sondheim has earned his students, colleagues & fans appreciation.

Able to play piano & organ from youth, he showed musical passion.
Stephen engaged his courage, will, persistence and determination.
He has devoted self to music, with maximum effort and motivation.
Sondheim has done fabulous job, both as a solo & in collaboration.

Sondheim - prolific, crafted innovator with artistic integrity, quality.
His music is full of love & life, lyrics is full of wit, depth, daily reality.
He integrates various genres, revolutionizes musicals with creativity.
Stephen’s perceived as icon with music individuality and versatility.

March 22nd, 2015 is Stephen Sondheim’s 85th birthday celebration.
To consummate composer, profound lyricist is our congratulations!
May you be blessed with happiness, longevity, health & inspiration!
To you today we send best birthday wishes, love and appreciation!


Copyright©2015 Mila Alper


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