The West End lights will be dimmed on Monday at 7pm to honour the passing of Stephen Joshua Sondheim today at the age of 91.
A powerhouse of the musical theatre in the 20th century he wrote the scores of some of the best know shows.
The article on his passing on the BBC News is a good read and includes one of the great emotional performances of Send In The Clowns by Judy Dench from the 2010 BBC Proms in 2010.
Dame Judy sang the song when she played the role of Desiree in the Royal National Theatre Production of A Little Night Music in 1995.
Sondheim wrote the song specifically for Glynis Johns, who created the role of Desirée on Broadway. It became Sondheim's most popular song after Frank Sinatra recorded it in 1973 and Judy Collins' version charted in 1975 and 1977. Subsequently, numerous other artists recorded the song, and it has become a standard.
It's my favourite Sondheim song and if you have ever fallen in love with the wrong person at the wrong time it is truly emotional. The version I have chosen to post is that of the great Glenn Close. Enjoy.
https://youtu.be/vufO2FZY6XQ