Nov 27, 2021
Stephen Sondheim and me
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DPQuinn | New Jersey
We mourn the death of Stephen Sondheim, as musical genius, legend and friend for many years. About 30 years ago I wrote Mr. Sondheim a letter obtrusely asking for his support early in my career. While at first he deferred, we began a correspondence and he became a donor and friend. In dark days and brighter years he urged me on and I am grateful. We wrote about other composers from Kurt Weill to Sylvano Bussotti. A few years ago, I found myself at a bus stop across the street from Mr. Sondheim’s house. I knew his address from our correspondence but did not ring his bell. I knew him and he me over more than 3 decades of query and response. Thank you again Steve.
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