Michael Arne (1740-January 14, 1786) was the son of the composer Thomas Arne, and was himself a composer. His best-known work is the song, Lass with the Delicate Air, which appeared in 1762. Events May 31 - Friedrich II comes to power in Prussia upon the death of his father, Friedrich Wilhelm I. October 20 - Maria Theresia of Austria inherits the Habsburg hereditary dominions (Austria, Bohemia, Hungary and present-day Belgium). ... January 14 is the 14th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1786 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Thomas Augustine Arne (1710-March 5, 1778) was an English composer, best known for the popular patriotic song, Rule Britannia, which is still frequently sung, notably at the Last Night of the Proms; and also his musical settings of songs from the plays of William Shakespeare. ...
Arne was born in the Covent Garden area of London, to a family that had prospered in the upholstery business.
Arne's sister, Susannah Maria Arne, was a famous contralto who performed in some of his works, including his first opera, Rosamund, performed in 1733.
Arne's operas and masques became very popular, and he received the patronage of Frederick, Prince of Wales, at whose country home, Cliveden, the Masque of Alfred, featuring 'Rule, Britannia', was first performed.
Arne was born in the Covent Garden area of London, to a family that had prospered in the upholstery business.
Arne's sister, Susannah Maria Arne, was a famous contralto who performed in some of his works, including his first opera, Rosamund, performed in 1733.
Arne's operas and masques became very popular, and he received the patronage of Frederick, Prince of Wales, at whose country home, Cliveden, the Masque of Alfred, featuring "Rule, Britannia", was first performed.
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