The Liaisons Project: Choosing the Composers | The Sondheim Project, 3.2

Anthony de Mare discusses choosing the composers for Liaisons with Stephen Sondheim. The Liaisons Project has brought together 36 of the world’s foremost contemporary composers from across the musical spectrum, inviting them to “re-imagine” one of Sondheim’s songs as a solo piano piece. In honor of Sondheim’s 90th birthday in 2020, Anthony de Mare has extended the Project to include 13 new commissions under the title "Liaisons2020", bringing the total compendium to 50. www.liaisonspr...
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Wow, I felt like I was at the birth when he relates (or relives!) this. So inspirational. Another exciting interview.

[@leslieackerman4189]

The ECM release is a huge artistic success. And the beauty of these interviews is that they touch on themes and people that others seem to ignore. And with unbelievable grace and knowledge.👏

[@thesondheimproject]

Leslie, thank you so much! We really appreciate this comment-it was really important to us to try and explore things that hadn't already been touched on in previous interviews. Thank you! :)

[@leslieackerman4189]

@@thesondheimproject OK: I love everything Sondheim, obvious. I have everything that carries his name. BUT your work is outstanding. I get so much inside information, complementary facts, plus your tongue-in-cheek "notes" are hilarious. Done with class, sensitivity and never preachy!

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[@EricMontreal22]

Fascinating interview.