H. Engelmann

Hans Engelmann (16 June 1872 - 5 May 1914) was a composer of popular music in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Although little is remembered of him today, his work was greatly appreciated in his time. Largely writing for teaching material, by the end of his short life he had created nearly three-thousand works. His most popular work, Melody of Love has been recorded by many popular musicians in the mid 20th century.

Birth and Death Data: Born June 16th, 1872, Died May 5th, 1914

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1906 - 1941

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer

Notes: Born in Germany, his surname was originally spelled Engelmann.

Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor B-4060 10-in. 5/17/1910 Melody of love : Intermezzo Victor Orchestra Orchestra, with cello solo composer  
Victor E-4060 8-in. 11/23/1906 Melody of love Victor Orchestra Orchestra composer  
Victor B-4366 10-in. 4/2/1907 On the dreamy Hudson Victor Orchestra Orchestra composer  
Victor C-4367 12-in. 4/2/1907 On the dreamy Hudson Victor Dance Orchestra Orchestra composer  
Victor C-15152 12-in. 8/27/1914 In lilac time Victor Military Band Band composer  
Victor CVE-15152 12-in. 8/17/1926 In lilac time Victor Band Band composer  
Victor B-15689 10-in. 2/8/1915 Melody of love Florentine Quartet Instrumental quartet composer  
Victor BS-053158 10-in. 6/21/1940 Melody of love Franklyn MacCormack ; Wayne King Orchestra Jazz/dance band, with recitation (takes 2-4); Jazz/dance band (take 1) composer  
Columbia W141332 10-in. 12/1/1925 Melody of love Melody Waltz Orchestra Jazz/dance band composer  
Brunswick 10470-10473 10-in. 4/25/1923 Melody of love Brunswick Concert Orchestra Orchestra composer  
Brunswick C428-C429 10-in. 6/22/1926 Melody of love Harry M. Snodgrass Piano solo composer  
Edison 941 10-in. Feb. 1912 The fairest rose waltz Charles Daab Xylophone solo, with orchestra composer  
Edison 965 10-in. 3/26/1912 Sweet dreams of home Charles Daab Bells solo, with orchestra composer  
Edison 1026 10-in. 5/10/1912 Fairest rose William Dorn Xylophone solo, with orchestra composer  
Edison 2450 10-in. 9/11/1913 Valse fantastique American Symphony Orchestra Orchestra composer  
Edison 2548 10-in. 11/10/1913 Flight of the gypsies New York Military Band Band composer  
Edison 2618 10-in. 12/9/1913 Cord and tassel dance Reed Orchestra Reed orchestra composer  
Edison 2795 10-in. Feb. 1914 Sweet dreams of home American Symphony Orchestra Band composer  
Edison 2816 10-in. Feb. 1914 Clover blossoms American Standard Orchestra Orchestra composer  
Edison 3044 10-in. May 1914 The fairest rose Charles Daab Xylophone solo, with orchestra composer  
Edison 10326 10-in. 4/20/1925 Melody of love George Hamilton Green Bells solo composer  
Edison 18160 10-in. 1/10/1928 Melody of love Murray Kellner Dinner Music Ensemble Instrumental ensemble composer  
Edison N-101 10-in. 1/10/1928 Melody of love Murray Kellner Dinner Music Ensemble Instrumental ensemble composer  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Engelmann, H.," accessed January 22, 2021, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/113027.

Engelmann, H.. (2021). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved January 22, 2021, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/113027.

"Engelmann, H.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2021. Web. 22 January 2021.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/113027

External Sources

Wikipedia: Hans Engelmann

Discogs: Engelmann, H.

Linked Open Data Sources

LCNAR: Engelmann, H. (Hans), 1872-1914 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2006049508

Wikidata: Hans Engelmann - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q5649981

VIAF: https://viaf.org/viaf/93758370/

MusicBrainz: Engelmann, H. (Hans), 1872-1914 - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/504777f1-a1c7-44dc-9db9-92a4e28ddda2

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