Jacques francois gallay biography examples
Jacques francois gallay biography examples
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Introduction to Gallay
Jacques-François Gallay (1795-1864) is perhaps considered by many modern French Horn players to have been one of the most significant influences on playing the horn in Europe during the first half of the 19th century.
Known mostly for composing numerous books of studies, he also wrote a highly regarded method for the natural horn and two concerti for his instrument.
Originally from Perpignan on the Mediterranean west coast of France, at the late age of 25, he reluctantly ventured north to the Paris Conservatoire in order to study with Louis-François Dauprat.
Subsequently, when Dauprat retired, Gallay succeeded him at the Conservatoire, teaching there from 1842 until his death in 1864.
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