About François Borne
Lived 1840 – 1920 (aged 79–80). François Borne was a French composer and flautist.
François Borne (1840–1920), sometimes spelled Bourne, was a French flautist playing with the orchestra of Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux, composer and professor at "Conservatoire de Musique de Toulouse" (High School for Music in Toulouse). He is recognized for technical improvements to the flute. Furthermore, he is remembered today for his composition Fantasie Brillante on Themes from Bizet's Carmen which is a staple of the Romantic flute repertoire.
Other Compositions Ballade et danse des lutins, for flute & piano Confidence, Op.12
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Who was François Borne?
French musician (1840–1920)
When was François Borne born?
François Borne was born in 1840 in Montpellier.
When did François Borne die?
François Borne died in 1920 in Toulouse.
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François Borne was a composer and flautist.
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François Borne was French.
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