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Méhul

American  
[mey-yl] / meɪˈül /

noun

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


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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

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.

Upon the foundation of the conservatory, in 1795, he was appointed inspector with Cherubini and Méhul.

From A Popular History of the Art of Music From the Earliest Times Until the Present by Mathews, W. S. B. (William Smythe Babcock)

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