A Little Night Music (Vocal Score)
by Hugh Wheeler, Stephen Sondheim

A Little Night Music (Vocal Score) Book Cover
A Little Night Music (Vocal Score) Cover

Why we like it

"Sondheim's lush melodies and intricate lyrics shine in this vocal score, showcasing the beauty of simplicity in musical theatre."

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What readers are saying

Readers overwhelmingly praise the vocal score for its beautiful music and clever lyrics, underscoring Stephen Sondheim's remarkable talent. Many express their emotional connections to the story and characters, often highlighting the play's humor and depth. A few readers find the material might be better appreciated in live performances rather than as a reading experience.

Beautiful music and lyricsEngaging and humorousEmotionally resonant storyReading may not capture full experience

Synopsis

Stephen Sondheim’s A Little Night Music: Revised Edition Vocal Score is a complete voice and piano accompaniment sheet music edition of the Broadway musical, prepared from the composer’s original piano/vocal manuscript sources and presented in clean, newly engraved notation.

Made for singers, vocal coaches, accompanists, and musical theatre performers, it’s a dependable score for rehearsal, auditions, and production work.

The book includes piano accompaniment with vocal lines for the show’s major numbers, laid out for clear reading at the piano while preserving the full dramatic flow of the musical.

It supports focused coaching, ensemble preparation, and confident performance planning without getting in the way of interpretation.

Clear spacing and thoughtfully organized systems allow for efficient page turns and practical use in both rehearsal rooms and classroom settings.

For performers, this edition offers direct access to Sondheim’s harmonic language and lyrical nuance.

Vocalists can shape phrasing, timing, and character, while pianists have a reliable rehearsal score that reflects the style of the original production.

The balance between musical precision and theatrical sensitivity makes it especially valuable for collaborative work between singer and accompanist.

Full Song List

Soon * Overture * The Miller's Son * You Must Meet My Wife * Night Waltz * Liaisons * It Would Have Been Wonderful * Now * Later * Every Day A Little Death * A Weekend In The Country * Perpetual Anticipation * Remember * Night Waltz II * Last Waltz (Finale) * The Glamorous Life * In Praise Of Women * Entr'acte * Send in the Clowns

Ideal for Broadway enthusiasts and serious musical theatre practitioners, this revised vocal score brings the elegance and wit of A Little Night Music into the studio and onto the stage, and makes a thoughtful gift for Sondheim admirers seeking a definitive edition for lasting repertoire study.

Videos

A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC Bernadette Peters Performs Send In The Clowns

Available Editions

FormatPrice
Paperback
C$24.95
Paperback · Revised
C$87.98

Publication

PublisherHal Leonard
Year2010
BindingPaperback
EditionRevised
Pages256
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139781423472698
ISBN-101423472691

A Little Night Music (Vocal Score) is a British play written by Hugh Wheeler and published by Hal Leonard (2010).

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