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Vernon Duke (10 October [O.S. 27 September] 1903 – 16 January 1969) was a Russian-born American composer and songwriter who also wrote under his birth name, Vladimir Dukelsky.
Duke Vernon, Russian-born American composer noted for his sophisticated melodies for films, Broadway musicals, and revues. Among his most popular songs are ‘April in Paris’ from the revue Walk a Little Faster (1932) and ‘I Can’t Get Started’ from Ziegfeld Follies of 1936.
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Vladimir Dukelsky was a much-respected Russian composer of classical music as well as a poet of some distinction. He became Vernon Duke, one of the most successful American songwriters sophisticated popular songs. He was born Vladimir Alexandrovich Dukelsky in Russia on October 10, 1903.
Vernon Duke, the Broadway songwriter, also found success after he returned to New York in 1929, but in sporadic bursts. Even his biggest Broadway hits were inconclusively received at first.
Mar 11, 2023 · VERNON DUKE: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra (1940-41) First Movement: Allegro molto ELMIRA DARVAROVA, violin, SCOTT DUNN, conductor, ORF Vienna Radio Orch...
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If there’s a hint of Prokofiev, Barber and Korngold in the Violin Concerto by Vernon Duke (1903–1969), it may come as no surprise to learn that its composer was born Vladimir Dukelsky in Russia and subsequently Americanised.
Learn about the life and works of Vernon Duke, a Russian-born composer, poet, author and lyricist who wrote hits like "April in Paris" and "Autumn in New York". Find out his stage and film credits, his collaborations with George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin, and his books and poetry.
