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Deutsche Fahne

Pierre Gabriel Buffardin

  • Born in 1690 at Provence, France
  • Became at the 26th november 1715 solo flutist at the court orchestra of the king of saxony in Dresden
  • In 1741 his salary was doubled.
  • For four months teacher of Quantz and of Johann Jacob Bach
  • Quantz said him to be most extraordinary in virtuosity.
  • Left Dresden in 1749
  • Died in 1768


Last update: 17.02.2010