Meredith Willson

Meredith Willson was an American conductor, composer, flautist, pianist, songwriter and librettist (1902–1984). He was born at Iowa and died at Santa Monica.

Also recorded as Robert Meredith Reiniger Willson; Robert Meredith Willson; Robert Reiniger Meredith Willson.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Robert Meredith Reiniger Willson.

Born at Iowa in 1902, died at Santa Monica in 1984.

In detail

Meredith Willson studied at Juilliard School and Mason City High School. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is music and literature.

Works named in the authority record are The Music Man.

Distinctions recorded are Presidential Medal of Freedom, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame and Tony Award for Best Musical.

Chronology

1902Meredith Willson born at Iowa.
1984Meredith Willson died at Santa Monica.

Sources

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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Meredith Willson”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q1281750: Meredith Willson
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