Oscar Hammerstein II
Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein II (; July 12, 1895 – August 23, 1960) was an American lyricist, librettist, theatrical producer, and director in musical theater for nearly 40 years. He won eight Tony Awards and two Academy Awards for Best Original Song. Many of his songs are standard repertoire for vocalists and jazz musicians. He co-wrote 850 songs.He is best known for his collaborations with composer Richard Rodgers, as the duo Rodgers and Hammerstein, whose musicals include ''Oklahoma!'', ''Carousel'', ''South Pacific'', ''The King and I'', ''Flower Drum Song'', and ''The Sound of Music''. Described by his protégé Stephen Sondheim as an "experimental playwright", Hammerstein helped bring the American musical to new maturity by popularizing musicals that focused on stories and character rather than the lighthearted entertainment that the musical had been known for beforehand.
He also collaborated with Jerome Kern (with whom he wrote the 1927 musical ''Show Boat''), Vincent Youmans, Rudolf Friml, Richard A. Whiting, and Sigmund Romberg. Provided by Wikipedia
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The Rodgers & Hammerstein CollectionMusical Score Bookby Rodgers, Richard, 1902-1979
Published 2002Musical Score Book
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Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma!compact discby Rodgers, Richard, 1902-1979
Published 2019CD Audiobook
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The Sound Of Musicvideorecording (Blu-Ray)by Rodgers, Richard, 1902-1979
Published 2015Video Blu-ray Disc
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