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Visit the historic Highland Farm, the home of legendary lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II, and learn about his life, legacy, and musicals. Book your tickets online and join a guided tour of the house and barn, or support the Hammerstein Museum project to preserve this cultural treasure.
Hace 4 días · South Pacific is a musical composed by Richard Rodgers, with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and book by Hammerstein and Joshua Logan. The work premiered in 1949 on Broadway and was an immediate hit, running for 1,925 performances.
28 de abr. de 2024 · Julia Bullock, soprano/Christian Reif, pianoMusic by Richard Rodgers (1902-1979)from “Carousel” (1945)Words by Oscar Hammerstein II (1895-1960)In this musica...
Hace 4 días · The film is an adaptation of the 1959 stage musical composed by Richard Rodgers, with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and a book by Lindsay and Crouse. It is based on the 1949 memoir The Story of the Trapp Family Singers by Maria von Trapp and is set in Salzburg, Austria.
2 de may. de 2024 · “Ol’ Man River” was originally written by composer Jerome Kern and lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II for the 1927 musical “Show Boat.” The show was groundbreaking for its time, as it tackled serious issues such as racial prejudice and the struggles of African Americans in the South.
Hace 5 días · As an iconic jazz musician, Louis Armstrong’s rendition of “A Kiss To Build a Dream On” holds a special place in the hearts of music lovers. This timeless classic, composed by Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby, and Oscar Hammerstein II, encapsulates the power of love and the dreams it can inspire. Table:
2 de may. de 2024 · It was reworked as a stage musical, The Sound of Music, with songs by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, which opened on Broadway in 1959 and won six Tony Awards. Director Robert Wise won praise for his lush adaptation of the musical to the screen.
