Sondheim On "Send in the Clowns" Videos

avidrentfan Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - Where is this from? I would really LOVE to have it on video.

MissTruly Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - This is from the New York City Opera, 1990 or 1992 (Sally Ann Howes opened the opera season twice for them). It was broadcast live from Lincoln Center on one of times. If you watch Ebay, sometimes you'll find someone selling a copy of it.

BroadwayHorton Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - I love this!

kgrahams Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - very cool. Thanks!

QuitandRun Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - Sondheim is my favourite musical theatre composer. I'm a singer, and Sondheim's work always touches me both musically and emotionally, so simply, thank you!

NunsAndPoses Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - omg - thank u soooo much 4 posting this!! I write music and sing - and this was sooo inspiring! I hope u have time 2 check my vids :)

Meleny001 Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - Oh my...Go watch Dame Judi Dench do this one right away!!! SHE COMPLETELY NAILS WHAT SONDHEIM IS TALKING ABOUT. In this video they talk about not thinking about "singing" the song but think of speaking it. Guess that's why Judi won an Olivier Award for her Desiree.

kboyer1 Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - I sang this piece at an broadway tribute in New York. Sondheim is right, this song demands a great deal of energy and emotion.

Jessabellany2 Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - does anyone else think sondheim looks a bit like George lucas and vice versa?

singingsammage Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - If you love Sondheim. Watch the song "Sorry-Grateful" from Company. Possibly one of the best Broadway songs which has ever been produced.

flufrdude Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - Just one example of a primer on how to approach a song in a show ... All of you actors, don't memorize a one particular performance. All of you singers, don't resort to mimicking a singer who has recorded the song. Hopefully you'll be working with a director and a musical director who are in sync with the show. And that not only applies to Sondheim but any musical theatre piece.

singinciaran Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - With what sondheim says here Judi is doing the opposite. Sondheim says its a song of regret and Desiree is furious and doesnt want 2 make a scene. So she holds in the emotion, Judi however breaks down in her performance. Its still moving but not how sondheim wants it performed.

EtrangerStranger Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - Ugh, I don't like her at all. She annoys me and she's talking too much rather than listening to the direction.

midtowner Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - This an equally great clip that shows the insight and artistry of Paul Gemignani, the musical director working with Ms. Howes. He is inspired.

HurricaneHeidi Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - WONDERFUL to be able to watch this interview with Sondheim. THANK YOU for posting it. I must say that I always "got" the point that "we (Frederick and Desiree) are the clowns"... just as Sondheim says here... and after seeing this, I feel validated. The phrases "Isn't it rich? Are we a pair?" should not be reflective, IMO... they should be sarcastic and bitter (a poignant expression of impotent anger directed at herself as well as at Frederick). I'll now listen to Dame Judy Dench's rendition.

ijustineislikecool Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - EtrangerStranger, you see, Sally Ann Howes is one of the best vocal performers of her time. So if you dont like her voice, than you obviously do not have an ear for music. If you would please keep your rude and vial openions to yourself, it would be greatly appreciated, for some people enjoy Miss. Howes's talent.

EtrangerStranger Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - Alright...first of all, I have an ear for music being a performer myself, secondly, since when is freedom of speech looked down upon? I am expressing my "opinion", there is nothing wrong with that, and how am I being "vile" yea, thats right, learn how to spell before you tell someone off, it helps. I merely said I don't like her voice and that she annoyed me.....and as for you...you are probably annoying in person too....

antoniodcz Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - This is one of my favourite songs ever, and to hear the composer talk about it feels like such a priveledge. Sally Howes has a great voice but for me the version to hear is Barbra Streisands for full emotive effect.P.s Can anyone recommend a good version of "losing my mind" (not the holly cole version- nice but changes the harmonic sequence of original)?

microscopic Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - I never liked the way Judi Dench performed this - mostly just angry and, well, making a big scene. Barbra Streisand gets it just right, those painful smiles that say - this is so tragic it's almost funny and absurd. Almost, but not quite.

mzmiller52 Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - what happened to the original? glynis johns is still thebest performance of this. i love that sondheim doesn't like"singers". why do you think elaine stritch does him so well.but i do wish someone other than carol burnett did "I'm stillhere" for the follies in concert.

lexnet Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - Dench gives a theatrical performance. Streisand gives a concert performance. They are not the same -- apples and oranges.

prettybutterfly2007 Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - sondheim is a genius !! his music and lyrics are beautiful and his melodies haunting

mwp2paris Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - Give us so much more before you leave us...You are the genius of the Broadway Stage and we need more Move On and Send in the Clowns and Sunday and all the complex, amazing music and lyrics and beauty you have shared with us from your breathtaking talent.Thank you.

olddeudynku Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - not crazy about this lady... too singy for me.

barrowchap Says:

Jul 7, 2008 - the woman who slagged me off. i was right.not a love song, a message of anger & confusion & hormones & anger & rage x x x