Definitive Sondheim Recording?

[TotallyEffed]

Posted: 2/14/10 at 2:43pm

I would love to hear all of your opinions of which recordings are definitive for each Sondheim show? In other words, if one was just getting into a Sondheim show, which recording or introduction to each show would you pick?


Looking forward to hearing!

[lull89]

Posted: 2/14/10 at 2:55pm

Generally, the original production is the way to go. They usually have the best capture of the original intentions of the piece, before revivals and other productions come along with concepts and quirks to change the material from what it was originally (which can be great and very revealing, but is usually better if you already know the show, somewhat).