Biography of Albert Fransella (1865-1935)
01.02.1865
Born in Amsterdam
Studies flute with his father and Jacques de Jong
1881
Plays for Brahms, who is enthusiastic
1887
Moves to London
1888
First solo flutist of the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam
1891
Returns to London, playing in several orchestras and teaching at the Guildhall School of Music
04.09.1909
Premiere of the orchestral edition of Reineckes flute concerto in London
07.03.1935
Commits suicide in London after a severe illness
Further information/Sources:
Literature von/über Albert Fransella
- Flöteninstrumente und ihre Baugeschichte - Spielpraxis - Komponisten und ihre Werke - Interpreten1. edition Laaber: Laaber-Verlag,2009. - ISBN: 978-3-89007-545-7
- Celle: Edition Moeck,1987. - ISBN: 3-87549-028-2
- The instrument - the performer - the music9. edition Lubbock: Texas Tech University Press,- ISBN: 0-89672-285-6
Last edit 27.12.2011