Library of Congress Acquires Stephen Sondheim’s Papers and Manuscripts

Library of Congress acquires Stephen Sondheim’s papers and manuscripts

When Stephen Sondheim visited the Library of Congress in 1993, he saw something that stopped him in his tracks. Mark Horowitz, a senior music specialist at the library, had prepared a selection of historical scores from its collection - including works by Brahms and Rachmaninoff - to show the acclaimed composer and lyricist.

Papers and manuscripts of Stephen Sondheim acquired by Library of Congress

A slew of archival material from the works of the late Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim has been acquired by the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.  Manuscripts, music and lyric drafts, recordings, notebooks, scrapbooks and various ephemera from Sondheim’s oeuvre comprise the approximate 5,000 items included in the acquisition. The music and lyric items will be available in the library’s performing arts reading room…

How A Library Of Congress Specialist Wooed Stephen Sondheim To Donate His Papers

“When Stephen Sondheim visited the Library of Congress in 1993, he saw something that stopped him in his tracks. Mark Horowitz, a senior music specialist, had prepared a selection of historical scores from its collection — including works by Brahms and Rachmaninoff — to show the acclaimed composer and lyricist.” – The Washington Post (MSN)

Library of Congress Acquires Manuscripts and Papers of Stephen Sondheim

The Library of Congress has acquired the manuscripts, music and lyric drafts, recordings, notebooks and scrapbooks of legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, widely considered one of the most influential and innovative musical theater songwriters of his generation. Winner of eight Tony Awards, including a special Tony for lifetime achievement, Sondheim was a prolific creator, as evidenced by the works found in this extensive collection…