Composer
Harry Tierney
American musical theatre composer (1890–1965)
1890–1965
2 works in the index
- Born
- 1890
- Died
- 1965
- Birthplace
- Perth Amboy
- Place of death
- New York City
- Citizenship / historical state
- United States
- Period (estimated from birth year)
- Modern
Biography
Harry Austin Tierney (May 21, 1890 – March 22, 1965) was an American composer of musical theatre, best known for long-running hits such as Irene (1919), Broadway's longest-running show of the era (620 performances), Kid Boots (1923) and Rio Rita (1927), one of the first musicals to be turned into a talking picture (and later remade starring Abbott and Costello).
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Life and musical career
- Occupations
- pianist; composer; screenwriter
- Instruments played
- piano
- Awards
- Songwriters Hall of Fame
- VIAF ID
- 12497493
- ISNI
- 0000000063014734
- GND ID
- 1146337205
- Library of Congress ID
- no89002423
- MusicBrainz ID
- 649a2445-8fb0-462c-ad79-54180e52d797
Recorded in Wikidata. Affiliations may refer to earlier stages of the composer's career.
In this catalogue
- Works with composition dates
- 0 of 2
These details describe the indexed sheet music, including arrangements.
Catalogue
Works
Years are composition dates where known. Instruments describe editions in our catalogue and may include arrangements. A dash means the detail is not recorded.
| Work | Year composed | Catalogue / opus | Key in title | Listed instruments | Genre | Editions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimson Rambler Rag | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Alice Blue Gown | — | — | — | — | — | 0 |
Biographical record: Wikidata, matched on name and checked against dates held in the catalogue. The period label is an estimate from birth year. Authority record: VIAF 12497493. Portrait: Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.