Ralph Rainger

Ralph Rainger (1901–1942) was an American composer, pianist and songwriter.

Ralph Rainger in brief

Born
1901
Died
1942
Known for
composer, pianist, songwriter and musician
Place of birth
New York City
Contents

Overview

Recorded at birth as Ralph Reichenthal.

Also worked under the name Ralph Rainger.

Born at New York City in 1901, died at Beverly Hills in 1942.

In detail

Ralph Rainger studied at Brown University. the recorded working language is English.

Membership is recorded of Ralph Rainger and Leo Robin.

Distinctions recorded are Academy Award for Best Original Song and Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Sources

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    38323a, 1878-04-29, No. 56 Bedford Gardens, Kensington; [RAINGER], Art Sales Catalogues Online

    scholarly publication · Scholarly

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    Rainger [Reichenthal], Ralph, Oxford Music Online, 2001

    scholarly publication · Scholarly

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    Rainger, Peter, (born 17 May 1924), Deputy Director of Engineering, British Broadcasting Corporation, 1978–84, retired, Who's Who, 2007

    scholarly publication · Scholarly

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  4. 4.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q364163: Ralph Rainger

    Institutional database · Scholarly · Wikimedia Foundation

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    Internet Archive, 22 digitised items catalogued under Ralph Rainger as creator.

    digital repository · Unverified

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    “Ralph Rainger”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

    reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

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