John Lodge Ellerton was born in Cheshire with the name of John Lodge and attended Rugby School. He graduated with an MA from Brasenose College, Oxford, in 1828. Between 1829 and 1831, he studied in Rome under Pietro Terziani, where he composed seven operas in Italian. In 1837, he changed his name to Ellerton and married Henrietta Barbara Lumley. His opera “Domenica” premiered at Drury Lane in 1838 but was not successful. However, his oratorio “Paradise Lost,” published in 1857, received more acclaim. Ellerton’s Mass in D was noted for its quality, with a reviewer praising his education in music. He won prizes for glees and contributed significantly to chamber music. In 1855, he entertained the famous composer Richard Wagner, who described Ellerton as a dignified music-lover. Ellerton died in 1873, and an obituary praised him as a dedicated musician who contributed to many styles of composition. His works include symphonies, string quartets, operas, and poetry, showcasing his diverse talents.