Merging Music & Lyrics | Rodgers & Hammerstein: In Their Own Words

In a shift from their previous partnerships, Rodgers & Hammerstein developed a new writing process in their collaboration: Hammerstein often crafting the lyrics first, and Rodgers composing the melody after. In honor of the 80th anniversary of their partnership, listen to Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II each describe how they collaborated to write their songs.

AUDIO EXCERPTS FROM
"A Recorded Portrait: Oscar Hammerstein II In Conversation with Arnold Michaelis" (1957)
Interviews by Arnold Michaelis

"A Recorded Portrait: Richard Rodgers In Conversation with Arnold Michaelis" (1957)
Interviews by Arnold Michaelis

"Conversations With Two Legends of the American Musical Theatre: Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II" (1960)
Interviews by Tony Thomas

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ABOUT RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN
After long and highly distinguished careers with other collaborators, Richard Rodgers (Composer, 1902-1979) and Oscar Hammerstein II (Librettist/Lyricist, 1895-1960) joined forces in 1943 to create the most successful partnership in American musical theater. Prior to joining forces, Rodgers collaborated with lyricist Lorenz Hart on musical comedies that epitomized wit and sophistication (Pal Joey, On Your Toes, Babes In Arms and more), while Hammerstein brought new life to operetta and created the classic Show Boat with Jerome Kern. Oklahoma!, the first Rodgers & Hammerstein musical, introduced an integrated form that became known as “the musical play.” Their shows that followed included Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I, and The Sound of Music. Collectively, the Rodgers & Hammerstein musicals have earned Tony, Oscar, Grammy, Emmy, Pulitzer, and Olivier Awards. The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization is a Concord Company, www.concord.com.

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