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Oscar Hammerstein II (12. heinäkuuta 1895 – 23. elokuuta 1960) oli yhdysvaltalainen kirjailija sekä musikaalien tuottaja ja ohjaaja. Hänen yhteistyöstään Richard Rodgersin kanssa syntyivät muun muassa kuuluisat musikaalit Oklahoma!, South Pacific ja The Sound of Music.
Hammerstein served as a mentor to Alan Jay Lerner, and had an especially close relationship as mentor to the young Stephen Sondheim. His best lyrics are characterized by an outer simplicity and inner depth of feeling, as well as a sharp attention to character. Oscar Hammerstein II died on August 23, 1960 at Highland Farms, Doylestown, Pennsylvania.
Hammerstein also served as a mentor to Alan Jay Lerner, and to Steven Sondheim, who met Hammerstein when he was still very young. Sondheim credits his success with the lyrics to West Side Story to Hammerstein's influence and guidance. Oscar Hammerstein II died of stomach cancer on August 23, 1960, at his home in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.
24 de jul. de 2018 · Oklahoma! Music: Richard Rodgers Lyrics/Book: Oscar Hammerstein II Musical Type: Golden Age (1943) Oklahoma! was the first private collaboration between Rodgers and Hammerstein as a duo.(To see the actual first collaborations between R&H, scroll down to the “lesser-known musicals” below!) The show was a huge hit on Broadway, running for over 2000 performances!
6 de ene. de 2015 · Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein II was born in New York City, the son of Alice (née Nimmo) and William Hammerstein. His grandfather was German-born theatre impresario Oscar I Hammerstein (1846-1919). His father was from a Jewish family, and his mother was the daughter of Scottish and English parents.
Oscar Hammerstein II, (n. 12 iulie 1895, New York City, New York, SUA – d. 23 august 1960, Doylestown (d), Pennsylvania, SUA) a fost un libretist american, care s-a născut și a murit în New York.. Biografie. A fost nepotul lui Oscar Hammerstein I și proprietar al Manhattan Opera House.. Ascensul lui la faima a survenit grație unei serii de comedii muzicale și de operetă, printre ...
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