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Vernon Duke was a Russian-born American composer and songwriter who wrote musicals and classical works. He is known for songs such as "April in Paris" and "Autumn in New York", and collaborated with lyricists such as Ira Gershwin and Ogden Nash.
Vernon Duke was a Russian-born American composer of popular songs, musicals, and classical music. Learn about his life, works, influences, and legacy from Britannica's editors.
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Vernon Duke was a Russian-born American composer of classical and popular music, known for songs like "April in Paris" and "Taking a Chance on Love". He also wrote for Broadway, Hollywood, and ballet, and was influenced by Gershwin and Prokofiev.
Vernon Duke, the Broadway songwriter, also found success after he returned to New York in 1929, but in sporadic bursts. Even his biggest Broadway hits were inconclusively received at first.
Learn about the life and works of Vernon Duke, a Russian-born composer, poet, author and lyricist who wrote hits like "April in Paris" and "Autumn in New York". Find out his stage and film credits, his collaborations with George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin, and his books and poetry.
Vernon Duke ( 10 October [ O.S. 27 September] 1903 – 16 January 1969) was a Russian-born American composer and songwriter who also wrote under his birth name, Vladimir Dukelsky.
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Vernon Duke was a composer, songwriter, author and pianist who fled Russia after the revolution and wrote songs for Broadway and Hollywood. He composed classics such as "April in Paris", "Autumn in New York" and "I Can't Get Started".
