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Joseph Engleman was a classical music composer who was born on May 22, 1867, in New York City. He was the son of German immigrants who had settled in the United States. Engleman showed an early interest in music and began taking piano lessons at the age of six. He later studied composition with the renowned composer Antonín Dvořák. Engleman's early compositions were heavily influenced by the Romantic style of music that was popular in the late 19th century. He wrote a number of works for piano, including several sonatas and a set of variations on a theme by Beethoven. He also composed a number of songs and choral works. In 1893, Engleman's Symphony No. 1 in C minor was premiered by the New York Philharmonic. The work was well-received and helped establish Engleman as a composer of note. The symphony is a large-scale work that features a number of memorable themes and a powerful finale. Engleman continued to compose throughout his life, producing a wide variety of works in different genres. He wrote several operas, including The Witch of Endor and The Enchanted Island. He also composed a number of chamber works, including string quartets and piano trios. One of Engleman's most famous works is his Piano Concerto in A minor. The concerto was premiered in 1902 and quickly became a favorite of pianists and audiences alike. The work is notable for its virtuosic piano writing and its lush orchestration. Engleman's music was often compared to that of his contemporaries, such as Brahms and Dvořák. Like these composers, Engleman was known for his melodic gifts and his ability to create works that were both emotionally powerful and structurally sound. Engleman's later works show a greater interest in modernist techniques, such as atonality and polytonality. His Symphony No. 2, which was premiered in 1921, is a particularly adventurous work that features a number of unconventional harmonies and rhythms. Despite his success as a composer, Engleman was never able to make a living solely from his music. He worked as a music critic for several New York newspapers and also taught composition at the Institute of Musical Art (which later became the Juilliard School). Engleman died on December 25, 1943, at the age of 76. His music has largely fallen out of the repertoire in the years since his death, but a number of his works have been recorded in recent years. Engleman's legacy as a composer is one of a gifted melodist and a skilled craftsman who was able to create works that were both emotionally powerful and intellectually stimulating.

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