The Bard of Broadway: Stephen Sondheim and the Reinvention of Musical Theater
1-Time Lecture | Available
Considered one of the most important figures in 20th-century musical theater, Stephen Sondheim is often credited for reaching far beyond the genre's traditional themes -- from the dark tale of Sweeney Todd to the romantic charade of A Little Night Music to the fairytale-like Into the Woods. Come explore the musical and lyrical world of the "Bard of Broadway" as Dr. Cimarusti examines how Sondheim's more sophisticated style earned him numerous accolades, including 8 Tony Awards and a Pulitzer Prize.
Please note that this lecture starts at 10 a.m. and not at our usual time (10.30 am.)
Thomas Cimarusti
Dr. Thomas M. Cimarusti is a Professor of Music History at Florida Gulf Coast University. He has lectured at various campuses across the country including Florida State University, Utah Valley University, and Texas Tech University.
With an interest in 18th- and 19th-century music, Dr. Cimarusti has presented his research at conferences in Asia, Europe, and the USA on topics concerning Mozart, Beethoven, Italian opera, and chamber music.
In 2018 he founded the Naples Center for Public Musicology, an organization which promotes community engagement through public lectures at retirement communities, Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes, Artis-Naples, Opera Naples, and other community organizations.
His current research interest concerns the musical culture of the Koreshan Unity.