Xavier Lefèvre (jan 1, 1763 – jan 1, 1829)
Description:
- Student of Michel Yost- Teacher of Bernhard Crusell.
- Popular tutor written 1802 used extensively at Paris Conservatory, later translated to Italian, German
- First to use modern standard range of e-c'''' and trills from e-e'''
- Instructor at Paris Conservatory from its founding (1795) - 1824
- Had c#/g# key added to his clarinet, but tutor book was written for 5-key clarinet
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1763
jan 1, 1829
~ 66 years