Lluís Millet

Training under Felip Pedrell, Josep Rodoreda i Santigós and Carles Vidiella is recorded. Xavier Montsalvatge, Eduard Toldrà and Maria Canals i Cendrós are recorded as having studied under Lluís Millet. The recorded working language is Catalan and Spanish. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are sardana.

• Name — Lluís Millet i Pagès • Born — 1867 • Birthplace — El Masnou • Place of death — Barcelona • Monuments — Statue of Lluís Millet at the Palau de la Musica Catalana • Occupation — composer, musician • Known for — Co-founder of Orfeó Català

Lluís Millet's family moved to Barcelona to escape the threats posed by the Third Carlist War. The family wanted Lluís to become a merchant, but he followed the musical career by enrolling at the Conservatory of the Liceu of Barcelona. There he trained under Miquel Font and Josep Rodoreda, and Carles G. Vidiella. • Illustration — Statue of Lluís Millet at the Palau de la Música Catalana

Lluís Millet was early attracted to choir songs, and aged just 17 he became conductor of the Chorus the "La Lira de Sant Cugat del Vallès." He also had a job at the Cafè Inglés in Barcelona, first as pianist and later as a member of a trio with Josep Badia, the violinist, and Lluís Pamies, who played the harmonium.

• Egloga for orchestra • Catalanesques for orchestra • Cant de la Senyera

The authorities additionally record the headings Lluís Millet i Paget, Lluis Millet and Lluis Millet i Paget. His recorded languages were Catalan and Spanish. He married Dolors Millet i Villà. One child is recorded: Lluís Maria Millet i Millet.

Lluís Millet is recorded as conductor, choir director, composer, writer and musician.