Biography of Holger Gilbert-Jespersen (1890-1974)

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22.09.1890

Born in Charlottenlund

Studies flute with Frederik Storm (Copenhagen), Albert Fransella (London), Adolphe Hennebains and Philippe Gaubert (Paris)

21.10.1926

Premier of Nielsen´s flute concerto, composed for Gilbert-Jespersen, in Paris.

1927

Principal flutist of the Royal Chapel in Copenhagen

Teaches at the Royal conservatory Copenhagen

1962

Professorship of the conservatory

Among his students were Birkelund and Johan Bentzon

30.07.1974

Dies in Copenhagen

Further information/Sources:

Literature von/über Holger Gilbert-Jespersen

Adorján, András: Lexikon der Flöte
Flöteninstrumente und ihre Baugeschichte - Spielpraxis - Komponisten und ihre Werke - Interpreten
1. edition Laaber: Laaber-Verlag,
2009. - ISBN: 978-3-89007-545-7

Last edit 22.09.2014