OPUS TWO CELEBRATES STEPHEN SONDHEIM: NEW CHAMBER MUSIC ARRANGEMENTS <br> BRIDGE 9605The acclaimed Opus Two violin piano duo presents new arrangements of musical highlights from Stephen Sondheim's brilliant Broadway shows. Arranger Eric Stern reminisces about his work with Sondheim: I was one of the many lucky ones who got to work with Sondheim and experience close hand his genius, collaborative nature, and inherent kindness." Stern's work with Sondheim included the 1984 revival of Pacific Overtures, conducting Sunday in the Park with

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