Gebauer, Etienne François

1777-1823

Flutist and composer for orchestral instruments; was born at Versailles, and studied first under his brother, Michel Joseph, later under Hugot. He entered the Opera Comique Orchestra as second flute in 1801, and was first flute from 1813 to 1822, when he resigned because of ill health. He composed over one hundred flute solos, exercises, and variations; also numerous duets for flutes; several duets for violins; sonatas for flute and bass; and airs with variations for clarinet.