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Maria Friedman and her guests are back to share their love of the work of American composer and lyricist, Stephen Sondheim.

In the last of three programmes from the 大象传媒 Radio Theatre in London, Maria explores Sondheim programmes in the 大象传媒鈥檚 archive, discusses the incredible impact of his work and performs songs from his hit shows.

Multi-award winning actor, singer and director Maria has had an association with the musicals of Stephen Sondheim ever since she starred in the National Theatre鈥檚 production of 鈥淪unday in the Park With George鈥� in 1990.

She's joined by actor Mark Umbers who starred in her recent production of "Merrily We Roll Along" and pianist and composer Jason Carr who has done orchestrations for Sondheim musicals.

Plus critic David Benedict who is writing Sondheim's authorised biography and Catherine Jayes who has worked as Musical Director on Sondheim shows.

Producer: Emma Kingsley

Made for 大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in 2019.