Hans-Peter Schmitz

Born on the 5th of november 1916 in Breslau

1935/36 studying flute with Gustav Scheck in Berlin

Two years solo flutist of the Nordmark Orchestra in Hamburg

Studying musicology in Halle

1941 doctorate

1943-1950 solo flutist of the Berlin philharmonics

1953-1972 professor for flute in Detmold

1971-1983 professor for flute in Berlin

Later on professor in Freiburg

1955-1961 Trio with H. Pischner (harpsichord) and W. Haupt (Gambe)

Died on the 16th of march 1995 in Berlin