Lehman Engel

Lehman Engel was a renowned American composer and conductor, best known for his work in musical theatre. Born in 1910, he made a significant impact on Broadway from the 1940s through the 1960s, conducting more than 30 shows, including classics like "Porgy and Bess" and "Call Me Mister." Beyond the orchestra pit, Engel was a passionate educator and founded the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop in 1961, a program that helped launch the careers of some of the most important musical theatre writers of the late 20th century, including Alan Menken and Maury Yeston.

What set Engel apart was his dedication to developing new talent and expanding the possibilities of musical theatre as an art form. His recordings of Broadway overtures and symphonic arrangements have been remastered and released for modern audiences, preserving his legacy as one of Broadway's most influential music directors. His thoughtful approach to dramatic storytelling through music helped shape what we think of as the “Broadway sound” today.

Genres

Pop

Folk

Classical

Jazz

Contemporary Classical

Choral

Orchestral Music

Musical Theatre

Broadway

Latest Release

The Broadway Cast Collection, Vol. 4: George Gershwin – Girl Crazy & Oh, Kay! (Remastered 2016)

Lehman Engel

Album - 27 Tracks - Released August 5, 2016