January 13 - Richard Addinsell; Gwen Verdon (The Musical Birthday Series)

Richard Addinsell (13 January 1904 – 14 November 1977) was a British composer primarily known for his film music.

Warsaw Concerto

When writing the opus for which he’s best known,

Adinsell copied a style not his own.

The Rachmaninoff aura he strove to evoke

Results in a piece between homage and joke.

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Gwen Verdon (13 January 1925 – 18 October 2000) was an actress and dancer known for her performances in musicals.

Jazz Hand

Gwen Verdun’s roles were made more saucy

With dances by the great Bob Fosse.

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