Lutz, Wilhelm Meyer 05/19/1829 - 01/31/1903

Conductor and composer of German descent, who emigrated at the age of 19 to England and began a music career. First, as an organist, he moved to the Theater (Surrey Theatre and later Royalty Theatre and Gaiety Theatre) in 1850. He conducted mainly light, catchy music which he composed partially on his own. Until recent years, numerous songs also came into being.