Anthony de Mare, the pianist on this album, is known for commissioning and premiering works by hundreds of diverse composers.
The title track, 'All Things Bright and Beautiful,' was a ballad cut from Sondheim's musical Follies but was central to its overture.
This collection celebrates the life and legacy of Stephen Sondheim, a legendary musical theater composer.
The album was conceived as a 90th birthday present for Stephen Sondheim, with many composers suggested by Sondheim himself.
The Liaisons Project aims to demonstrate that Stephen Sondheim's music is as worthy of the concert hall as the Broadway stage.
The planned premieres for these commissioned works in March 2020 were cancelled due to pandemic lockdowns.
This album, "Liaisons II: All Things Bright and Beautiful," is the second volume in a series re-imagining Stephen Sondheim's songs for piano.
