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
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.
“Étienne Méhul”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q364020: Étienne Méhul
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