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Biographical dictionary of musicians : with a bibliography of English writings on music, 1886
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11686; Acis et Galatée, 1686. Ballets: Alcidiane, 1658; Sersè, 1660; Ercole-amante, 1661, etc. Te Deum; church music; instrumental music, etc.
3Lulli is one of the names in musical history more famous in an antiquarian than in a practical aspect. His operas, ballets, etc., are almost completely forgotten, and when any of his music is used it is only by way of illustration to some historical lecture. Lulli was famous in his day in a higher degree than any of his contemporaries, and his music was in universal repute. He was imitated by many succeeding composers, among others Handel and Purcell, and his influence over several parts of opera was felt to a late period. He introduced the overture, and elevated and strengthened the declamatory portions of the opera. In company with Quinault, the poet, he produced most of his operas; the general result of their labours, however, being opposite to what is usually the case as regards the longevity of libretto and music: the music being dead and forgotten and the poetry flourishing in a hearty old age. His music is pleasing in melody, but poor in harmony, and, as compared with that of Corelli, Gasparini, Carissimi, and Purcell, lacking in interest and depth.
5LUMBYE (Hans Christian). Danish comp., B. Copenhagen, 1808. Cond. of itinerant orch. Created a Kriegsrath, 1865. D. Copenhagen, March 20, 1874.
7Works.—Die Hexenflöte, opera; Nebelbilder, phantasie for orch. Dances for orch.: Les Souvenirs de Paris; Eine Sommernacht in Dänemark; Erinnerungen an Wien; Corsicaner Galop; Nordische Studenten; Amelie; Tivoli-Bazar; Leopoldinen; etc. Traumbilder, and Der Traum des Savoyarden, fantasies for orch.
9The orchestra founded by H. C. Lumbye is now conducted by his son Georg, and has on the Continent a reputation somewhat similar to that enjoyed by Strauss at Vienna, and Gilmore in the U. S. The waltzes, galops, polkas, marches, etc., of Lumbye are still in vogue, but much of their popularity has sped before the efforts of more modern composers. The total amount of his dances numbers considerably over 400, and are distinguished by fine melody and agreeable harmony.
11LUMLEY (Benjamin). English writer and operatic manager, B. 1812. Brought up to law, and became solicitor, 1832. Manager of Drury Lane Theatre, 1841-52; closed, 1852-56; re-opened 1856-58 with opera. D. March 17, 1875.
13Lumley produced a number of operas by Donizetti, Verdi, Costa, Halévy, etc., and among the singers who appeared under his management may be named Lind, Cruvelli, Johanna Wagner, Piccolomini, Tietjens, Giuglini, Ronconi, etc. He wrote a work entitled, "Reminiscences of the Opera," Lond., 1864, with portrait.
15LUNN (Charles). English writer and teacher, B. Birmingham, 5 Jan.. 1838. S. in Italy under Cattaneo, Sangiovanni, and Vizoni, 1860. Sang at Worcester, Mar. 30, 1864, and Cheltenham, Dec. 1865, with great success. Relinquished public singing for purpose of devoting himself to voice training. Gives "Pupil's Concerts" in Town Hall, Birmingham.
17Works.—The Philosophy of Voice, various editions. Vox Populi, a Sequel to the Philosophy of Voice, Lond. 1880. The English are not a Musical People, Birmingham [1869]. The Roots of Musical Art, a Catechism for Children, n. d. Vocal Expression, Empirical or Scientific, 8vo, 1878. Conservation and Restoration, or the Two Paths; a Lecture on the Management of the Voice, 8vo, 1882. Artistic Voice, 1884.
19LUNN (Henry Charles). English critic, comp. and writer, B. London (?). S. at R. A. M. under C. Potter and C. Lucas. Associate R. A. M.; afterwards a member, and latterly a professor, member of the Committee of Management, and Director. Editor of the Musical Times since 1863.
21Works.—Musings of a Musician, Popular Sketches illustrative of Musical Matters and Musical People, Lond., 12mo, 1846 (several editions). The Elements of Music Systematically Explained, Lond., 1849. A Descriptive Essay on the patent clavic attachment invented by Robert Brooks, jun., shewing its importance in facilitating performance on the violin, etc., Lond., 8vo, 1845. Articles in the Musical Times. Compositions for Orch. (MS.); Vocal and Pf., published.
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