ELLA

John ( son of Richard Ella of Thirsk, Yorkshire ). b. Thirsk 19 Dec. 1802; violinist in orchestra of Drury Lane theatre 18 Jany. 1821, of the King’s theatre 1822; member of all important orchestras in London 1826; musical editor of the Athenæum and other papers; established “The Musical Union” a series of morning concerts of instrumental chamber music 1845, and a similar series of concerts entitled “Musical Winter Evenings” 1850; musical lecturer to London Institution 1855; author of Musical Sketches abroad and at home 1869, 3 ed. 1878; Lectures on dramatic, music and musical education abroad and at home 1872. d. 9 Victoria sq. Pimlico, London 2 Oct. 1888. I.L.N. viii , 420 (1846), portrait .