Albert Franz Doppler

• Born at the 16th of October 1821 in Lemberg, Poland
• 1828-1831 lessons from his father, who played the oboe
• At the age of 18 first flutist at the opera in Pest
• 1856 tournee with his brother to Brussels and London.
• 1858 first flutist and stand-in conductor at the Vienna opera ballet of the court, later on chief conductor.
• Good friend of Schubert
• Never chose the Boehm-flute
• 1864-67 professor for flute at the Vienna conservatory
• Composing operas, flute concertos and pieces for flute solo
• Going on tour with his brother several times. Visiting all of Europe and celebrating big successes.
• Death at the 27th of july 1883 in Baden near Vienna

Last update: 22.05.2008