Little Night Music: Mozart & Sondheim
About This Event
Little Night Music at Groupmuse NYC pairs repertoire by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with songs by Stephen Sondheim, placing classical repertoire alongside mid-20th-century musical theatre. The program highlights Mozart’s melodic-harmonic clarity and Sondheim’s intricate, language-driven constructions and New York–shaped theatrical sensibility, allowing listeners to compare two distinct compositional approaches in an intimate concert setting.
About A Little Night Music(musical)
A Little Night Music is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler. Inspired by the 1955 Ingmar Bergman film Smiles of a Summer Night, it involves the romantic lives of several couples. Its title is a literal English translation of the German name for Mozart's Serenade No. 13, K. 525, Eine kleine Nachtmusik. The musical includes the popular song "Send In the Clowns", written for Glynis Johns.
About the Artists
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Step into the enchanting world of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a timeless maestro whose compositions continue to captivate audiences worldwide. Known for his extraordinary ability to blend melodic beauty with intricate harmony, Mozart's work transcends time, finding a vibrant home in New York City's cultural tapestry.
Stephen Sondheim
Stephen Sondheim is a legendary figure in the world of musical theatre, revered for his intricate compositions and groundbreaking lyrics that have transformed the American stage. At the Museum of the City of New York, audiences are invited to delve into the brilliance of Sondheim's work through events like "New York by the Book: Matching Minds with Sondheim," led by the insightful Barry Joseph.