Jules Auguste Eduard Demersseman
- Born on the 9th of january 1833
in Hondschoote, Netherlands
- Since october 1844 studying
ander Tulou
at the Paris conservatory
- 1845 first award
for flute
- Famous for playing in
double tongue and for his virtuosity
- Was insisting to use the "old"
flute with eight keys,
whereby not being considered for
a couple of teaching positions.
- Composed mostly virtuos
pieces for his instrument
- Died on the 1st of december 1866 in Paris
Last update: 17.02.2010