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Richard Charles Rodgers (June 28, 1902 – December 30, 1979) was an American composer who worked primarily in musical theater. With 43 Broadway musicals and over 900 songs to his credit, Rodgers was one of the most well-known American composers of the 20th century, and his compositions had a significant influence on popular music.
Richard Charles Rodgers war ein US-amerikanischer Komponist und die eine „Hälfte“ des berühmten Broadway-Songwriting-Duos Rodgers und Hart. Durch die Auszeichnung mit dem Emmy 1962 war er der Erste, der alle vier großen Preise der amerikanischen Unterhaltungsindustrie gewinnen konnte.
2. Apr. 2014 · Prolific composer Richard Charles Rodgers was the second son born to physician Dr. William Rodgers and his wife, Mamie, on June 28, 1902, when they were staying at a friend's summer house near ...
4. Apr. 2024 · Richard Rodgers (born June 28, 1902, New York City—died Dec. 30, 1979, New York City) was one of the dominant composers of American musical comedy, known especially for his works in collaboration with the librettists Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein II. As a youth Rodgers composed songs for amateur boys’ club shows.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
First composer to win "EGOT" - Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony, plus a Pulitzer. Richard Rodgers' contributions to the musical theatre of his day were extraordinary, and his influence on the musical theatre of today and tomorrow is legendary.
In 1902, one of the world’s greatest composers was born. Richard Rodgers, composer of The Sound of Music, Cinderella, Oklahoma! and other beloved musicals, changed the face of American music forever. We’ve compiled 120 facts about the legendary composer to celebrate his 120th birthday!
9. Aug. 2022 · Using only 88 keys and a bottomless supply of genius, composer Richard Rodgers proved Fitzgerald dead wrong, living through a three act career and providing us with a fourth act in posterity.
