Composer

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Jerome Kern

Genre

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Musical Theatre

Style

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Musical Theater

Compose Date

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1932

First Performance

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Nov 8, 1932

Average_duration

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55:53

Music in the Air is a musical comedy composed by Jerome Kern with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. The plot revolves around a group of German villagers who dream of making it big in the music industry. The musical was first composed in 1932 and premiered on Broadway on November 8, 1932. The musical is set in the fictional village of Bruderheim, Germany, where the villagers are preparing for the annual May Day festival. The main characters are Karl and Siegfried, two young men who dream of becoming famous composers. They meet a wealthy American woman named Miss Todd, who is visiting the village with her niece, Frieda. Miss Todd is immediately taken with Karl's music and offers to take him and Siegfried to New York to make them famous. The villagers are skeptical of Miss Todd's offer, but Karl and Siegfried are determined to make it big. They travel to New York with Miss Todd and Frieda, where they meet a host of colorful characters, including a Broadway producer named Miller, a temperamental diva named Frieda Hatzfeld, and a struggling songwriter named Ernst. The musical features several memorable songs, including "The Song is You," "I've Told Every Little Star," and "The Folks Who Live on the Hill." The music is characterized by Kern's signature blend of classical and popular styles, with lush orchestration and memorable melodies. Music in the Air was a critical and commercial success, running for 342 performances on Broadway. It was later adapted into a film in 1934, starring Gloria Swanson and John Boles. The musical has since been revived several times, including a 1951 production starring Jan Clayton and a 2009 production at the Encores! series in New York. Overall, Music in the Air is a charming and lighthearted musical that showcases Kern's talent for blending classical and popular music styles. Its memorable songs and colorful characters have made it a beloved classic of the musical theater canon.

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