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Rodgers and hammerstein were an american songwriting duo consisting of richard rodgers 19021979 and oscar hammerstein ii 18951960. Rodgers and hammerstein sheet music books scores buy online. These songs and the rest of the unforgettable score of carousel enhance a marvelous story devastating in its most dramatic moments, but also graced with wonderful humor and, in its finale, with the affirmation of life that is so central to rodgers and hammerstein shows. Rodgers on hammerstein richard rodgers 190279 composer columbia college 1923 musd 1954 hon. So here is our list of the classic and groundbreaking musicals by rodgers and hammerstein, sorted chronologically. The sound of music piano selection by rodgers richard, hammerstein oscar and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Piano solo selections rodgers, richard, hammerstein ii, oscar on. Sony music entertainment celebrated the 50th anniversary of the partnership of richard rodgers and oscar hammerstein ii in 1993 by compiling this cdlength collection of songs by the pair drawn from original broadway cast albums and other recordings from the companys catalog, originally released in the 1940s, 50s, and 60s by columbia records, sonys flagship label. Lyrics by oscar hammerstein, music by richard rodgers. This popular song from the sound of music has also become kn. In 1945, a technicolor musical film version of phil stongs novel state fair, with songs and script by rodgers and hammerstein, was released. The scores of their musicals have become major contributions to the american songbook, and even a secondrate rodgers and hammerstein.
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