Lectionary Calendar
Wednesday, May 8th, 2024
Eve of Ascension
Attention!
We are taking food to Ukrainians still living near the front lines. You can help by getting your church involved.
Click to donate today!

Bible Encyclopedias
Cherubini

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Prev Entry
Cherubim (2)
Next Entry
Chéruel, Adolphe
Resource Toolbox
Additional Links

A celebrated musical composer, born at Florence; naturalised in France; settled in Paris, the scene of his greatest triumphs; composed operas, of which the chief were "Iphigenia in Aulis," and "Les deux Journeés; or, The Water-Carrier," his masterpiece; also a number of sacred pieces and requiems, all of the highest merit; there is a portrait of him by Ingres in the Louvre, representing the Muse of his art extending her protecting hand over his head (1760-1842).

Bibliography Information
Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Cherubini'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​c/cherubini.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
adsFree icon
Ads FreeProfile