The Sound of Music Story

The Sound of Music Story
Author: Tom Santopietro
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Total Pages: 407
Release: 2015-02-17
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1466870591

On March 2, 1965, "The Sound of Music" was released in the United States and the love affair between moviegoers and the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical was on. Rarely has a film captured the love and imagination of the moviegoing public in the way that "The Sound of Music" did as it blended history, music, Austrian location filming, heartfelt emotion and the yodeling of Julie Andrews into a monster hit. Now, Tom Santopietro has written the ultimate "Sound of Music" fan book with all the inside dope from behind the scenes stories of the filming in Austria and Hollywood to new interviews with Johannes von Trapp and others. Santopietro looks back at the real life story of Maria von Trapp, goes on to chronicle the sensational success of the Broadway musical, and recounts the story of the near cancellation of the film when the "Cleopatra" bankrupted 20th Century Fox. We all know that Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer played Maria and Captain Von Trapp, but who else had been considered? Tom Santopietro knows and will tell all while providing a historian's critical analysis of the careers of director Robert Wise and screenwriter Ernest Lehman, a look at the critical controversy which greeted the movie, the film's relationship to the turbulent 1960s and the super stardom which engulfed Julie Andrews. Tom Santopietro's "The Story of 'The Sound of Music'" is book for everyone who cherishes this American classic.

Memories Before and After the Sound of Music

Memories Before and After the Sound of Music
Author: Agathe Von Trapp
Publisher: Publishamerica Incorporated
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2004
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781413760262

In this compelling autobiography, Agathe von Trapp shares the true story behind the film legend, The Sound of Music. As the oldest van Trapp daughter, Agathe's impeccable recall of her child hood brings fresh life to the events that forged enduring bonds within her devoted family. Her memories of her idyllic Austrian home transport readers back to the time before the von Trapps came to America and reveal a close knit group of siblings who adored their gentle father and mourned the tragic loss of their mother. Agathe tells about the arrival of her second mother, Maria, into the family and gives updates on all of her brothers and sisters. Agathe's own sketches and special photos illustrate this charming account. Whether or not you are familiar with The Sound of Music, this amazing memoir is sure to capture your imagination and inspire you to read Agathe's enchanting story again.

The Sound of Music

The Sound of Music
Author: Richard Rodgers
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 212
Release: 1960
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780881880502

(Vocal Score). Vocal score with 15 songs from one of musical theatre's masterpieces. Includes: Climb Ev'ry Mountain * Do-Re-Mi * Edelweiss * The Lonely Goatherd * Maria * My Favorite Things * Sixteen Going on Seventeen * So Long, Farewell * The Sound of Music * and more!

Maria Von Trapp

Maria Von Trapp
Author: Candice F. Ransom
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2002-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781575054445

Explores the life and career of the Austrian singer, covering her life with the Von Trapp family, as well as her adventures in the United States.

The Sound of Music Story

The Sound of Music Story
Author: Tom Santopietro
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2015-02-17
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1250064465

Subtitle in pre-publication: How one young nun, one handsome Austrian captain, and seven singing Von Trapp children inspired the mostbeloved film of all time.

Forever Liesl

Forever Liesl
Author: Charmian Carr
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2001-04-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0140298401

The magic of The Sound of Music lives on in the minds and hearts of everyone it has touched. Now, Charmian Carr, who in 1965 captivated moviegoers as Liesl "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" von Trapp, tells what it was like to be a part of the film that has become a cultural phenomenon. It's all here: from how she got the role (and why she almost didn't) to romances on the set and wild nights in Salzburg; from the near-disaster during the gazebo dance to her relationships--then and now--with her six celluloid siblings. Charmian offers stories from fans and friends and a treasury of photographs. And she reveals why she left acting, what she learned when she met the real von Trapp children; and how The Sound of Music has helped her get through stormy times in her own life. Forever Liesl celebrates the spirit of the movie and what it stands for: family love, romance, inspiration, nostalgia, and the joy and power of music.

The Sound of Music FAQ

The Sound of Music FAQ
Author: Barry Monush
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 542
Release: 2015-02-01
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1495025942

(FAQ). The Sound of Music FAQ is a comprehensive, encyclopedia-like reference to the world's most popular movie musical. Rather than focusing on the often-told stories of this classic movie, this book looks at the 1965 Oscar-winner in relation to its source, including the true von Trapp family story and the Broadway musical from which it was derived. The Sound of Music FAQ explores such facts and trivia as the movie's phenomenal original run in cinemas, during which it dominated the box office for a staggering amount of time and became the highest grossing movie of the 1960s and of all time; its long and varied life on home video and primetime television; the bestselling soundtrack and many other related recordings; information behind the stunning Austrian locations; the critical feedback; the many stage revivals; and the continuing references, homages, reunions, and tributes related to it over the many decades since its release.

The Sound of Music Story

The Sound of Music Story
Author: Tom Santopietro
Publisher: Bantam Press
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2015-02-26
Genre: Sound of music (Motion picture)
ISBN: 9780593075555

In March 1965 the film of The Sound of Music was released - and the love affair between moviegoers and the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical began. Rarely has a film so captured the love and imagination of the public, blending history, music, Austrian location filming, heartfelt emotion and the yodelling of Julie Andrews into a monster hit. Now, Tom Santopietro has written the ultimate "Sound of Music" fan book with all the inside information - the real-life story of the Von Trapps, the behind the dramas of the casting - we all know that Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer played Maria and Captain Von Trapp, but who else had been considered? - and the many hazards of shooting the film on location. We learn how some of the iconic songs came into being and what the actors really thought of it. Tom Santopietro knows all and will tell all. The Sound of Music Story is a book for everyone who cherishes this classic musical.

The Sound of Music Family Scrapbook

The Sound of Music Family Scrapbook
Author: Fred Bronson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2019
Genre: Motion picture actors and actresses
ISBN:

The sound of music has touched many generations, as parents have share the magic of this movie with their children. Seven very special people experienced The sound of must firsthand -- the seven young actors cast as the von Trapp children. They tell their fascinating stories, from the auditions to rehearsals in Los Angeles and an incredible spring and summer in Salzburg, Austria. What was it like to work with Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer? How did they learn the songs and dances for the musical numbers? What was it like to attend the gala Hollywood premiere? What were their lives like after starring in the legendary movie? And how did they become a family in real life, remaining as close as any brothers and sisters for 55 years? The answers are revealed in this fully updated edition that contains cherished memorabilia, such as letters sent home to their families from Europe, a page from the script with edits written in the margin, and a ticket to the premiere. Also included are the lyrics to many of your favorite songs.