Hammerstein
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Oscar, 1847?–1919, U.S. theatrical manager, born in Germany.
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his grandson Oscar II, 1895–1960, U.S. lyricist and librettist.
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The Rodgers and Hammerstein classics are among the most widely known English-language songs there.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
And Hammerstein provided another crucial contribution to the development of the musical through his mentorship of an aspiring songwriter named Stephen Sondheim.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026
Born in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, he began his career on BBC radio, and interviewed composers and musicians as varied as Francis Poulenc, Count Basie, Oscar Hammerstein and Glenn Gould in 1950s and 60s.
From BBC • Dec. 17, 2025
More like a short story, recounting the evening from Hart’s point of view as he reconciles with the fact that his former creative partner Richard Rodgers has created a hit with Oscar Hammerstein.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2025
Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II's Showboat of 1927 was a turning point in this respect, demonstrating what a well-written, clearly structured musical with a thought-provoking plot could be.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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