Role

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Composer Conductor Performer

Country

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United States of America

Birth

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September 14, 1910 in Jackson, MS

Death

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August 29, 1982 in New York City, NY

Genre

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Orchestral

 

 

Vocal

 

Lehman Engel was a prominent American composer, conductor, and arranger who made significant contributions to the world of classical music. Born on September 14, 1910, in Jackson, Mississippi, Engel grew up in a musical family and showed an early interest in music. He began playing the piano at the age of four and later learned to play the violin and cello. Engel's family moved to New York City when he was a child, and he continued his musical education there. He studied at the Juilliard School of Music and later at Columbia University, where he earned a degree in musicology. During this time, Engel also began composing music and writing arrangements for various musical productions. In the 1930s, Engel began working as a conductor and arranger for Broadway musicals. He worked on several productions, including "The Boys from Syracuse," "Pal Joey," and "Lady in the Dark." His work on these shows earned him critical acclaim and established him as a leading figure in the world of musical theater. In the 1940s, Engel began to focus more on classical music. He conducted several orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. He also worked as a guest conductor for several international orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra and the Berlin Philharmonic. Engel's work as a conductor and arranger was widely recognized, and he received several awards and honors throughout his career. In 1950, he won a Tony Award for his work on the musical "Guys and Dolls." He also received a Grammy Award in 1961 for his recording of the music of George Gershwin. In addition to his work as a conductor and arranger, Engel was also a prolific composer. He wrote several operas, including "The Ballad of Baby Doe" and "The Great Waltz." He also composed music for several films, including "The Best Years of Our Lives" and "The Man with the Golden Arm." Engel was also a dedicated educator and mentor. He taught at several universities, including the Juilliard School of Music and the Manhattan School of Music. He also founded the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop, which provided training and support for aspiring musical theater composers and lyricists. Engel continued to work in the music industry until his death in 1982. His contributions to the world of classical music and musical theater were significant, and his legacy continues to inspire and influence musicians today.

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