 russian-american composer & songwriter Vernon Duke (1903-1969) Image by New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection (Library of Congress), via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Vernon DukeVernon Duke, born Vladimir Dukelsky in 1903 in the Russian Empire, was a notable Russian-American composer and songwriter recognized for his contributions to Broadway and classical music. His famous works include songs like "April in Paris," "Autumn in New York," and "I Can't Get Started," characterized by collaboration with prominent lyricists such as Ira Gershwin and E.Y. Harburg. Duke's career spanned from the 1920s through the 1960s, during which he balanced composing for both musical theater and classical orchestras until his death in 1969 in California. (Source: Wikipedia)
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