Artist Info: Franz Doppler

Albert Franz Doppler (October 16, 1821, Lemberg (now Lviv, Ukraine) – July 27, 1883, Baden bei Wien, Austria) was primarily a flute virtuoso and a composer best known for his music for flute. He also wrote one German and several Hungarian operas for Budapest, all produced with great success. His ballet music was popular during his lifetime.

From 1828 to 1831, Doppler received flute lessons from his father (Joseph Doppler) who was an oboist, and made his debut as a flautist at the age of 13. [read more...]