Biography of Heinrich Soussmann (1796-1848)

23.01.1796

Born in Berlin, son of a musician.

1802

First violin lessons from his father. He soon changed to the flute after listening to the flutist Schröck, who became his teacher.

1812

Joins a military band

1813

Takes part in a crusade against Napoleon

Due to a injury of the chest several years without playing flute.

1816

Flutist of the royal orchestra

1817

Move to Petersburg, where he became first flutist at the Grand Opera

1822

Flutist of the Mariinsky Theatre

1837

Very successful concert tour to Germany

1848

Dies in May in Petersburg

Several compositions for flute, for example a concert, a method and countless etudes

Further information/Sources:

Complete Method for the flute - Part II: Easy Duets for the Formation of Tone and Progressive Studies (Schule)

(flute/2 flutes)

Rating: mid-grade

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Last edit 03.04.2012