Étienne Méhul

Étienne Méhul (1763–1817) was a French composer and organist.

Étienne Méhul in brief

Born
1763
Died
1817
Known for
composer and organist
Place of birth
Givet
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Overview

Born at Givet in 1763, died at Paris in 1817.

In detail

training under Wilhelm Hanser and Jean-Frédéric Edelmann is recorded. Joseph Daussoigne-Méhul, Fromental Halévy and Louis-Barthélémy Pradher are recorded as having studied under Étienne Méhul. the recorded working language is French.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera and symphony. The authority associates the name with classical music and Romantic music.

Membership is recorded of Académie des beaux-arts.

Works named in the authority record are Chant du départ and Uthal.

Distinctions recorded are Prix de Rome and Knight of the Legion of Honour.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Étienne Méhul”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q364020: Étienne Méhul

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