The Sound of Music The Complete Book and Lyrics of the Broadway Musical The Applause Libretto Library by Oscar Hammerstein Collection / Songbook - Sheet Music
By Oscar HammersteinThe final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world's most beloved musical. When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval captain. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern captain, and they marry. Upon returning from their honeymoon they discover that Austria has been invaded by the Nazis, who demand the captain's immediate service in their navy. The family's narrow escape over the mountains to Switzerland on the eve of World War II provides one of the most thrilling and inspirational finales ever presented in the theatre. The motion picture version remains the most popular movie musical of all time.
Details
Summary
- Genres:
- Musicals
- Composers:
- Oscar Hammerstein
- Publishers:
- Applause Books
- UPC:
- 884088475307
- ISBN:
- 9781423490791
- Format:
- Collection / Songbook
- Item types:
- Physical
- Artist:
- Oscar Hammerstein
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Size:
- 5.5x8.25x0.487 inches
- Number of Pages:
- 156
- Shipping Weight:
- 0.76 pounds
Detailed Description
SKU: HL.314826
The Complete Book and Lyrics of the Broadway Musical The Applause Libretto Library. Composed by Oscar Hammerstein. Applause Libretto Library. Libretto. Softcover. 156 pages. Applause Books #314826. Published by Applause Books (HL.314826).ISBN 9781423490791. UPC: 884088475307. 5.5x8.25x0.487 inches. Book by Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II.
The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world's most beloved musical. When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval captain. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern captain, and they marry. Upon returning from their honeymoon they discover that Austria has been invaded by the Nazis, who demand the captain's immediate service in their navy. The family's narrow escape over the mountains to Switzerland on the eve of World War II provides one of the most thrilling and inspirational finales ever presented in the theatre. The motion picture version remains the most popular movie musical of all time.
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- Publisher:
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