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Great Performances S38E2 — Sondheim! The Birthday Concert

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Great Performances•Season 38•Episode 2

Sondheim! The Birthday Concert

9.0/10 · 32 votesNov 24, 2010

Ranked #1 of 3 in Season 38•+0.4 vs season avg

Performed on Sondheim's 80th birthday in March 2010, Great Performances presents the New York Philharmonic's salute to a true Broadway legend on November 24. Hosted by David Hyde Pierce, gathering to celebrate are acclaimed Sondheim alumni as Laura Benanti, Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, Joanna Gleason,

Previous episodeE1 · Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Pierre Boulez Conducts Mahler Next episodeE3 · Celebracion! Dudamel, Florez, and the L.A. Philharmonic

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Episode Summary

"Sondheim! The Birthday Concert" is episode 2 of Great Performances season 38. It scored 9.0/10 from 32 votes, ranking #1 of 3 episodes this season (season average 8.6). It aired on November 24, 2010.

Next: E3 · Celebracion! Dudamel, Florez, and the L.A. Philharmonic Best of Season 38