Philippe gaubert biography channel

05.07.1879

Born in Cahors. His father was a hobby clarinet player

First instrumental lessons on a violin

1886

Move to Paris and flute lessons instead of violin on his desire.

Philippe gaubert biography channel

First teacher is Jules Taffanel, father of Paul Taffanel. He convinces his son to teach Gaubert privat lessons due to his talent.

1890

First lessons with Taffanel, the son.

1893

Studies at the conservatory, where Taffanel has a lectorship

1894

First price of the conservatory and employment at the Opéra and the Société des Concerts.

1896

Taffanel recommends him with the words "..he plays the flute ten times better than me"

1897

Employment at the Parisian Opera, still aided by Taffanel

Beside orchestral and chamber music jobs, studies of composition with Charles Lenepveu and harmonics with Raoul Pugno and Xavier Leroux

Around turn of the century work with Taffanel on the Complete Method

1903

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