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Jean Lucien Adolphe JullienFrench musicologist and theatre scholar.
Date of Birth: 01.06.1845
Country:  France |
Content:
- Early Life and Career
- Wagner and Berlioz
- Musicians of His Time
- Music and Theater History
- Costume and Theater
Early Life and Career
Adolphe Jullien, a prominent French musicologist and theater scholar, embarked on his career as a music critic in 1869. His writings appeared in various Parisian newspapers.
Wagner and Berlioz
Jullien held a deep admiration for the music of Richard Wagner and Hector Berlioz, penning comprehensive works on their lives and compositions. In 1886, he published "Richard Wagner, sa vie et ses oeuvres," followed by "Hector Berlioz, la vie et la combat, les oeuvres" in 1888.
Musicians of His Time
Jullien also documented the contemporary musical landscape in his two-volume work "Musiciens d'aujourd'hui" (1891 and 1894).
Music and Theater History
Beyond examining modern composers, Jullien dedicated a significant portion of his work to the history of music and theater. He delved into the early 19th century in books such as "Goethe et la musique" (1880) and "Weber à Paris" (1877). However, his most significant contributions focused on the 18th century.
Costume and Theater
One of Jullien's most notable works was "Histoire du costume au théâtre" (1880), a groundbreaking study on the history of theatrical costume.
