DALLAS, TX — Just returned from a splendid Dallas Symphony pops concert, with Principal Pops Conductor Marvin Hamlisch leading the DSO in a rousing salute to the armed forces. In addition to the expected — “The Star-Spangled Banner,” “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” “God Bless America” and a medley of all the themes of the U.S. Army, Air Force, Marine …
Washington, DC — It was a thrill to receive the 1st Cine award for lifetime achievement for a composer. A great, festive evening at the French Embassy. Thank You for sending your good wishes: • Andy: Congratulations on this wonderful honoring of your talent and accomplishments. • Carol L: What an exciting, well deserved honor this is to a …
National Dance Institute: Great to be at the National Dance Institute’s 35th anniversary gala. I was thrilled to be at the piano while everyone sang “What I Did for Love” dedicated to Jacques D’Amboise. NDI was founded by New York City Ballet principal dancer Jacques d’Amboise, and since 1995 has been under the artistic leadership of Ellen Weinstein. For more …
“He’s a meticulously hard worker and yet he’ll roam the grass of his farm for hours and sometimes for days before he can bring himself to put a word on paper.” —Richard Rodgers on Oscar Hammerstein II. “I think when a writer writes anything, about anything at all, he gives himself away, and what he has to say, comes out.” …
“I hand him a lyric and get out of his way.” —Oscar Hammerstein II on Richard Rodgers Richard Charles Rodgers was an American composer of music for more than 900 songs and for 43 Broadway musicals. He also composed music for films and television. He is best known for his songwriting partnerships with the lyricists Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein …