Johanna 1 – Sweeney Todd (with Matthew Sampson)

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.
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.com

You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat, by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJo

We are using three productions to frame our discussion of Sweeney Todd.
The Original Broadway Cast (1979) starring Angela Lansbury, Len Cariou, and Victor Garber.

The Broadway revival (2005) starring Patti LuPone, Michael Cerveris, and Alexander Gemignani.
Or buy it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Sweeney-Todd-Stephen-Sondheim/dp/B0012ELMK0/

The film version (2007) starring Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, and Alan Rickman.

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