Frederick Loewe
Frederick Loewe (/ˈloʊ/, originally German Friedrich (Fritz) Löwe German pronunciation: [ˈløːvə]; June 10, 1901 – February 14, 1988) was an American composer. He collaborated with lyricist Alan Jay Lerner on a series of Broadway musicals, including Brigadoon, Paint Your Wagon, My Fair Lady, and Camelot, all of which were made into films, as well as the original film musical Gigi (1958), which was first transferred to the stage in 1973.
Frederick Loewe | |
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Loewe c. 1962 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Friedrich (Fritz) Löwe |
| Born | June 10, 1901 Berlin, Germany |
| Origin | New York City, U.S. |
| Died | February 14, 1988 (aged 86) Palm Springs, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Broadway theatre musicals |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, lyricist |
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