Méhul

[ mey-yl ]

noun

1. É·tienne Ni·co·las [ey-, tyen, nee-kaw-, lah] or Étienne Hen·ri [ah, n, -, ree], 1763–1817, French composer.

Example Sentences

Such at least is the verdict of Fétis, who was by no means inclined to be over-indulgent in criticising Méhul.

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Méhul was a high-minded and benevolent man, wrapped up in his art, and singularly childlike in the practical affairs of life.

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Méhul laboured successfully in adapting the noble and severe style of Gluck to the changing requirements of the French stage.

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Deficient in pure, graceful melody alike with Méhul, he delighted in great masses of tone and vivid orchestral colouring.

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Méhul and Cherubini, disgusted with the public, kept an obstinate silence; and Nicolo was not a dangerous rival.

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