Role

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Composer

Country

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United States of America

Birth

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March 13, 1939 in Brooklyn, NY

 

Neil Sedaka is a renowned American composer, singer, and pianist who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. He was born on March 13, 1939, in Brooklyn, New York, to a Jewish family. His father, Mac Sedaka, was a taxi driver, and his mother, Eleanor Sedaka, was a homemaker. Neil showed an interest in music at a young age and began taking piano lessons when he was just eight years old. As a teenager, Neil attended the prestigious Juilliard School of Music in New York City, where he studied classical piano. He also began writing his own songs and performing them at local events. In 1957, at the age of 18, Neil recorded his first single, "The Diary," which became a hit and launched his career as a musician. Throughout the 1960s, Neil continued to write and record popular songs, including "Oh! Carol," "Calendar Girl," and "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do." His music was known for its catchy melodies and upbeat rhythms, and he quickly became one of the most successful pop songwriters of his time. In addition to his pop music career, Neil also continued to pursue his love of classical music. He composed several works for the piano, including his "Concerto for Piano and Orchestra," which was premiered by the London Symphony Orchestra in 1972. He also wrote a number of other classical pieces, including "Manhattan Intermezzo" and "Joie de Vivre." In the 1980s, Neil's career took a new direction when he began writing music for the stage. He composed the music for the Broadway musical "The Queen of Outer Space" in 1987, and he also wrote the score for the off-Broadway show "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" in 1996. Throughout his career, Neil has received numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to music. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1984, and he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1986. In 2004, he was awarded the Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award by the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Today, Neil continues to write and perform music, and he remains a beloved figure in the world of classical and pop music. His contributions to the art form have helped to shape the course of music history, and his legacy will continue to inspire future generations of musicians for years to come.

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