Méhul

American  

[mey-yl] / meɪˈül /

noun

1. Étienne Nicolas or Étienne Henri 1763–1817, French composer.

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Example Sentences

He also revived long-neglected works by Pergolesi, Scarlatti and Cavalli, as well as early pieces by Mozart and Méhul.

From New York Times • May 25, 2015

Méhul was befriended by a Doctor Gastoldi, and married a daughter of his benefactor.

From The Love Affairs of Great Musicians, Volume 1 by Hughes, Rupert

While they passed beneath the arch of triumph, a large band and chorus performed a cantata, with words by Arnault and music by Méhul.

From The Court of the Empress Josephine by Perry, Thomas Sergeant

After the dinner, the sovereigns went into the record-room, where a concert was given, in which was sung a cantata, called "Ossian's Song," with words by Arnault, and music by Méhul.

From The Happy Days of the Empress Marie Louise by Imbert de Saint-Amand, Arthur Léon, baron

Although his genius was naturally of a serious and dignified cast, Méhul wrote many works in a lighter vein, partly no doubt in emulation of Grétry, the prince of opéra comique.

From The Opera A Sketch of the Development of Opera. With full Descriptions of all Works in the Modern Repertory. by Fuller-Maitland, J. A.