Edwin Ellis (1844–1878) was an English musician.

Life

Ellis received his professional training from his father, and appeared when a boy of seven as solo violinist at Cremorne Gardens. He joined the orchestras of the Princess's and

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s, becoming general musical director at the Adelphi about 1867, and composing music suitable for the dramas given there. In poor health, he then worked in the band of the Queen's Theatre, Liverpool, for a change of air. His health, however, did not improve, and he died aged 35, at St. Thomas's Hospital, 20 October 1878.

Works

His published compositions consisted of selections for small orchestra from

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References

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