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Robert Reiniger Meredith Willson (May 18, 1902 – June 15, 1984) was an American flautist, composer, conductor, musical arranger, bandleader, playwright, and writer.
Meredith Willson (* 18. Mai 1902 in Mason City, Iowa; † 15. Juni 1984 in Santa Monica, Kalifornien) war ein US-amerikanischer Musical - und Schlagerkomponist . Besondere Bekanntheit erlangte er durch sein Musical Music Man aus dem Jahre 1957, zu dem er nicht nur die Musik, sondern auch Buch und Liedtexte schrieb.
The Music Man is a musical with book, music, and lyrics by Meredith Willson, based on a story by Willson and Franklin Lacey. The plot concerns con man Harold Hill, who poses as a boys' band organizer and leader and sells band instruments and uniforms to naïve Midwestern townsfolk, promising to train the members of the new band.
Acting as lyricist and composer for most of his career, Willson wrote memorable standards including “It’s Beginning to Look Like Christmas”, “My the Good Lord Bless and Keep You”, “You and I”, “Two in Love”, “76 Trombones”, “Goodnight, My Someone”, “Till There Was You”, “Trouble”, “My White Knight”, “Lida ...
Der amerikanische Komponist, Dirigent, Flötist und Schriftsteller Meredith Willson studierte am Damrosch Institute of Musical Art, wirkte dann als Flötist u....
5. Feb. 2022 · Meredith Willson was an American composer, who was also known for his work as a bandleader, playwright, and author. In his lifetime, he wrote three Broadway musicals and composed various...
Robert Reiniger Meredith Willson, wie der Komponist mit vollständigem Namen hieß, stammte aus dem ländlichen Iowa und eroberte New York wie Hollywood. Ersteres lauschte nicht nur entzückt seinen Flötentönen, sondern noch viel verzückter seinem Musical The Music Man, das er 1957 am Broadway herausbrachte. Mit 1375 Vorstellungen in Folge ...
