Adolphe Adam became a celebrity after the enormous success of his comic opera Le Postillon de Lonjumeau in 1836. But it was his ballet Giselle that has become a standard and beloved repertoire of the ballet theatres all over the world. In 1839 Adam was commissioned by the Russian Tzar to write music for Filippo [...]
The noted French composer and flutist, Joseph Henri Altes was a student of Tulou at the Paris Conservatoire. During his studies Altes received the most prestigious awards as a composer. In 1848, Altes was appointed first flutist at the Paris Opera and in 1968 assumed the professorship of the Conservatoire. Altes was highly acclaimed as one of [...]
Johan Lauritz Walbom Amberg a Danish composer and violinist.
He started studying singing at the The Royal Danish Academy of Music in 1867, but he had to switch to violin because of problems with his voice. From 1877 to 1905, he was violinist in the Royal Danish Orchestra and after 1905, he dedicated himself to composition. [...]
Carl Joachim Andersen (April 29, 1847 – May 7, 1909) was a Danish flutist, conductor and composer born in Copenhagen, son of the flutist Christian Joachim Andersen. Both as a virtuoso and as composer of flute music, he is considered one of the best of his time. He was a tough leader and teacher and [...]
