Meyer Lutz, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Meyer Lutz

German-born English composer and conductor

Date of Birth: 19-May-1829

Place of Birth: Münnerstadt, Bavaria, Germany

Date of Death: 31-Jan-1903

Profession: composer, conductor

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Wilhelm Meyer Lutz (19 May 1829 – 31 January 1903) was a German-born British composer and conductor who is best known for light music, musical theatre and burlesques of well-known works. Emigrating to the UK at the age of 19, Lutz started as an organist and soon became a theatrical conductor in London.
After serving from 1850 to 1855 as music director of the Surrey Theatre, Lutz conducted touring opera companies and composed some serious music and music for the Christy Minstrels.
In 1869, he was engaged as the music director of the Gaiety Theatre, London, arranging and later composing a series of popular burlesques over the next 25 years.
Lutz continued to compose songs into the 20th century.