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Re-read the quote, people

Posted by: Michael_Portantiere 11:18 am EDT 04/03/14
In reply to: re: SWEENEY TODD selected for the Library of Congress - NightMusic77 09:39 am EDT 04/03/14
It seems very clear that Sondheim is referring to sound recordings in general, not just to cast albums or to SWEENEY TODD.

When recordings are added to the Library of Congress National Recording Registry, it means -- among other things -- that their preservation is guaranteed.

The registry has added, and I'm sure continues to add, many recordings that are very old and whose preservation might not otherwise be a given. And among all the items added to the registry, I'm sure there are many recordings of music that was never written down; therefore, these recordings are the only record of that music. Even if none of the recordings on the new list fit this category, the larger point remains.

I'm really surprised that anyone misunderstood Sondheim's meaning.


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