Meredith Willson United States

Biography

Robert Meredith Willson (18 May 1902 – 15 June 1984) was an American composer, songwriter, conductor and playwright. He is best known for writing the book, music, and lyrics for the hit musical The Music Man, which won the Tony Award for Best Musical in 1958. The cast recording of The Music Man won the first Grammy Award given for best cast album. Willson also is remembered for his work on films, the Burns and Allen radio program, among other radio shows, and was nominated for two Academy Awards

Popular Songs

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  Symphony No.1 in F minor: Andante - Allegro, ma molto moderato - Allegro moderato - Vivace

  American Classics: Symphony No.1 in F minor ("A Symphony of San Francisco") & Symphony No. 2 in E minor ("The Missions of California")

  Key of Fm

  9m
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  Symphony No.1 in F minor: Andante

  American Classics: Symphony No.1 in F minor ("A Symphony of San Francisco") & Symphony No. 2 in E minor ("The Missions of California")

  Key of Dm

  12m
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  Symphony No.1 in F minor: Presto

  American Classics: Symphony No.1 in F minor ("A Symphony of San Francisco") & Symphony No. 2 in E minor ("The Missions of California")

  Key of F♯m

  4m
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  Symphony No.1 in F minor: Allegro

  American Classics: Symphony No.1 in F minor ("A Symphony of San Francisco") & Symphony No. 2 in E minor ("The Missions of California")

  Key of F

  12d
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  Symphony No. 2 in E minor: Juniperro Serra (Lento - Allegro)

  American Classics: Symphony No.1 in F minor ("A Symphony of San Francisco") & Symphony No. 2 in E minor ("The Missions of California")

  Key of Bm

  3m

Discography

American Classics: Symphony No.1 in F minor ("A Symphony of San Francisco") & Symphony No. 2 in E minor ("The Missions of California")

1999