Music straightjackets a poem and prevents it from breathing on its own, whereas it liberates a lyric. Poetry doesn't need music; lyrics do.
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Stephen Sondheim was a 20th-century American composer and lyricist. Stephen Joshua Sondheim was an American composer and lyricist. Regarded as one of the most important figures in 20th-century musical theater, he is credited with reinventing the American musical. Read more on Wikipedia →
Themes
- Creativity — The spark of original thought, invention, and artistic vision
- Music — The universal language of melody, rhythm, and harmony
- Poetry — The art of language, rhythm, and emotional expression