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Oakley Haldeman was an American composer and songwriter who was born on May 31, 1909, in Los Angeles, California. He was the son of a music teacher and grew up in a musical family. Haldeman began playing the piano at a young age and showed a natural talent for music. He attended the University of Southern California and studied music composition. Haldeman's early career was focused on writing popular music. He wrote songs for films and worked as a staff songwriter for several music publishers. In the 1930s, he wrote the music for several films, including "The Big Broadcast of 1936" and "College Holiday." He also wrote songs for popular singers of the time, such as Bing Crosby and Rudy Vallee. In the 1940s, Haldeman began to shift his focus to classical music. He studied with composer Arnold Schoenberg and began to write more serious works. His first major composition was a piano concerto, which was premiered by the Los Angeles Philharmonic in 1946. The concerto was well-received and helped establish Haldeman as a serious composer. Haldeman continued to write classical music throughout the 1950s and 1960s. He wrote several symphonies, concertos, and chamber works. His music was often characterized by its lush harmonies and lyrical melodies. He was also known for his use of jazz and popular music elements in his compositions. One of Haldeman's most famous works is his Symphony No. 2, which was premiered by the Los Angeles Philharmonic in 1952. The symphony is a lush and romantic work that showcases Haldeman's gift for melody and orchestration. It has been performed by orchestras around the world and is considered one of Haldeman's masterpieces. Another notable work by Haldeman is his Piano Concerto No. 2, which was premiered by the Los Angeles Philharmonic in 1958. The concerto is a virtuosic work that showcases the pianist's technical abilities. It is also notable for its use of jazz and popular music elements. Haldeman's music was often performed by major orchestras and conductors. He worked with conductors such as Leonard Bernstein, Eugene Ormandy, and Zubin Mehta. His music was also recorded by major record labels, including RCA and Columbia. In addition to his work as a composer, Haldeman was also a respected music educator. He taught at several universities, including the University of Southern California and the University of California, Los Angeles. He was known for his dedication to his students and his ability to inspire them to pursue their own musical careers. Haldeman continued to write music until his death in 1962. He was only 53 years old at the time of his death, but he had already established himself as one of America's most important composers. His music continues to be performed and recorded today, and he is remembered as a gifted composer who bridged the worlds of popular and classical music.

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