Flute - Paul Taffanel

Born on the 16th of september 1844 in Bordeaux, France
First lessons with his father, first concert at the age of ten
Student of Dorus at the Paris conservatory
1860 first award for flute at the conservatory
In the same year employment in the Opera Orchestra in Paris .
1862 first award for harmony
1865 first award for counter point and fugue
1864-1896 solo flutist at the Paris Opera
1867-1890 member of the conservatory orchestra
1872 co-foander of the "Sociètè Classique"
1887 conductor at the Grand Opera, Paris
1889 knight of the Legion of Honor
1890-1906 conductor at the Paris Opera
1893-1908 professor for flute at the conservatory
Since 1897 head of the orchestra class at the conservatory
1901 physical breakdown
He received the following distinctions: Polar star medal (Sweden), Crown medal (Italy), St. Annen medal (Russia), Medal of the Lion and the Sun (Persia)
Fauré dedicated his Fantasie to him.
Died on the 22nd (or 21st?) of november 1908 in Paris