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Alfred Bryan and Al Piantodosi were two of the most prominent composers of classical music in the early 20th century. Both men were born in the United States and grew up in musical families, which helped to foster their love of music from an early age. Alfred Bryan was born in Brantford, Ontario, Canada, on September 15, 1871. His family moved to the United States when he was a child, and he grew up in New York City. Bryan showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at a young age. He later studied music at the New York College of Music and the National Conservatory of Music. Bryan began his career as a songwriter, writing popular songs for vaudeville and musical theater. He collaborated with many of the leading composers of the day, including Harry Von Tilzer, George M. Cohan, and Albert Von Tilzer. Some of his most famous songs include "Come Josephine in My Flying Machine," "I Didn't Raise My Boy to Be a Soldier," and "Peg o' My Heart." In addition to his work as a songwriter, Bryan also composed classical music. He wrote several operettas, including "The Girl from Montmartre" and "The Rose of Panama." He also wrote a number of orchestral works, including "The American Fantasia" and "The American Rhapsody." Al Piantodosi was born in New York City on June 9, 1884. His family was also musical, and he began playing the piano at a young age. He later studied music at the New York College of Music and the National Conservatory of Music. Piantodosi began his career as a pianist, playing in vaudeville and musical theater. He later became a composer, writing popular songs and classical music. Some of his most famous songs include "I Can't Give You Anything But Love," "The Sheik of Araby," and "Moonlight and Roses." In addition to his work as a songwriter, Piantodosi also composed classical music. He wrote several operettas, including "The Girl from Brazil" and "The Girl from Utah." He also wrote a number of orchestral works, including "The American Suite" and "The American Symphony." Both Bryan and Piantodosi were prolific composers, and their works were performed by many of the leading orchestras and performers of the day. They were also both members of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP), which helped to protect their rights as composers and ensure that they were paid for their work. Despite their success, both Bryan and Piantodosi faced challenges in their personal lives. Bryan struggled with alcoholism and died in 1958 at the age of 86. Piantodosi suffered from health problems and died in 1955 at the age of 71. Today, the music of Alfred Bryan and Al Piantodosi is still performed and enjoyed by audiences around the world. Their contributions to classical music and popular music have left a lasting legacy, and their works continue to inspire new generations of composers and performers.

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