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Podcast: Putting It Together
Episode: Johanna 1 – Sweeney Todd (with Matthew Sampson)
Description: The first time a song named Johanna happens in Sweeney Todd it's sung by Anthony. He loves Johanna, but why are there those discordant notes? Is his love of Johanna mirrored by the judge? Matthew Sampson returns to discuss the song and offer insight on why this song haunts the rest of the score. Matt's website: https://sampsonmusicstudios.comYou can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat, by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJoWe are using three productions to frame our discussion of Sweeney Todd.The...