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Posted by: Neely Tucker
On the fourth anniversary of Stephen Sondheim's death, his friend and colleague Adam Guettel -- the Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist of “The Light in the Piazza,” “Floyd Collins” and “Days of Wine and Roses" -- writes a short piece about their friendship.
Posted in: LCM, Music, Performing Arts, Songwriters, Theater
Posted by: Mark Hartsell
Stephen Sondheim put together "Send in the Clowns," his most famous song, in about 24 hours during rehearsals of "A Little Night Music." His lyric and music sheets chart the song's quick progression.
Posted in: LCM, Manuscripts, Music, Performing Arts, Songwriters, Theater
Posted by: Neely Tucker
Maria Sibylla Merian, a 17th-century natural scientist, artist and engraver, gained lasting fame for her pioneering scientific illustration techniques, enabling her to bring a soft, delicate touch to her brilliantly shaded work.
Posted in: LCM, Library Work and Employees, Preservation, Preservation and Conservation, Researcher Stories, Science