Sondheim's work is notable for his use of complex polyphony in the vocal parts, such as the chorus of five minor characters who function as a sort of Greek chorus in 1973's a Little Night Music.

桑德海姆的作品向来以歌唱部分复杂的多重声部出名，例如1973年《小夜曲》中五个小角色组成的希腊合唱组。

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Then when we get a little older we look for happiness in more ‘mature’ ways – a stable partner romantic getaways walks along the beach jazz music a night at the bar with some friends.

随后，在我们稍微年长一点时，我们从一些更“成熟”的方面寻找快乐，一位关系稳定的伴侣、浪漫的短假、沙滩漫步、爵士乐、与三五好友在酒吧欢畅一晚。

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Then when we get a little older, we look for happiness in more ‘mature’ ways – a stable partner, romantic getaways, walks along the beach, jazz music, a night at the bar with some friends.

随后，在我们稍微年长一点时，我们从一些更“成熟”的方面寻找快乐，一位关系稳定的伴侣、浪漫的短假、沙滩漫步、爵士乐、与三五好友在酒吧欢畅一晚。

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You'll wait a long time maybe even forever to see "A Little Night Music" done better.

WSJ: A Little Night Music | Writers' Theatre | A 'Night' to Remember | Theater Review by Terry Teachout

Viewers who are familiar with "A Little Night Music" will note several unexpected touches in Mr. Brown's staging.

WSJ: A Little Night Music | Writers' Theatre | A 'Night' to Remember | Theater Review by Terry Teachout

While first-class small-house stagings of "A Little Night Music" are no longer rare, this one tops them all.

WSJ: A Little Night Music | Writers' Theatre | A 'Night' to Remember | Theater Review by Terry Teachout