Jélyotte, Pierre (13 April 1713, Lasseube; 11 September 1797, le château de Labat d’Estos), vocalist, began his literary and musical education at a small religious community in Lestelle near his native village. His obvious precocity induced a generous uncle to send him to Toulouse, where he studied the harpsichord, organ, violin, and guitar, as well as voice and composition. He distinguished himself as a student and was offered the opportunity to become the organist in Oloron and Dax, but he…