LABADENS, a French musician, published, in 1797, “Nouvelk Méthode pour apprendre à jouer du Violon et à lire la Musique.”

LABARRE, (Michelle) a celebrated flutist, died at Paris in 1744. He composed two operas, “Le Triamphe des Arts,” and “La Vénitienne.”

LABARRE, (Louis Julian Castlesde) born at Paris in 1771, of a noble family in Picardy. Viotti was his master for the violin. In 1791, he went to Naples, where he studied composition under Sala, at the conservatory of La Pietà, In 1793, he returned to France, and perfected himself in the science of music, under Méhul. After having remained during two years as first violin at the Théâtre Français, he entered the orchestra of the grand opera. He has published several works for his instrument, and some romances; has also composed the music of a petit opera, entitled “Les Epoux de seize ans.”

LABARRE, (Trille) a guitarist at Paris, towards the close of the last century, published several practical works, and a method for his instrument.

L'ABBE, (fils) a French violinist, published, in 1772, “Principes de Violon.” He is also known by eight other operas for his instrument.

LABORDE, (Jean Benjamin) born at Paris in 1734, was of an opulent family, and received a distinguished education, both in the classics, sciences, and arts. He received lessons on the violin from the celebrated Dauvergne, and in composition, from Rameau.