A very important French composer, horn player and flutist, Frederic Nicolas Duvernoy was principally responsible for the establishment and … [Read more...]
Devienne, Francois
A great French flutist and composer, Francois Devienne, studied flute with Félix Rault in Paris. Devienne played in various ensembles and performed … [Read more...]
Blavet, Michel
Michel Blavet was regarded the most brilliant French flute virtuoso in the 18th century. Blavet taught himself to play all existing instruments, … [Read more...]
Beethoven, Ludwig van
Universally considered one of the greatest composers of all times, Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Bonn. Ludwig was the eldest son of a singer in the … [Read more...]
Bach, Wilhelm Friedemann
Wilhelm Friedemann Bach was the eldest, and by common repute the most gifted son, of J.S. Bach ; a famous organist, a famous improvisor, and a … [Read more...]
Bach, Johann Christoph Friedrich
Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach (21 June 1732 – 26 January 1795), the ninth son of Johann Sebastian Bach, sometimes referred to as the "Bückeburg … [Read more...]
Bach, Johann Christian
Johann Christian Bach was a composer of the Classical era, the eleventh and youngest son of Johann Sebastian Bach. He is sometimes referred to as … [Read more...]
Bach, Carl Philipp Emanuel
The second son of J. S. Bach, Carl Philipp Emanuel (C.P.E.) Bach was regarded as one of the greatest harpsichordists of his generation. After study at … [Read more...]
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