About Gustave Langenus
Lived 1883 – 1957 (aged 73–74). Gustave Langenus was a Belgian clarinetist.
Gustave Langenus (1883–1957) was a Belgian clarinetist. He is known for his mouthpiece design and 1913 method book, an important early pedagogical device for the Boehm system clarinet. He was principal clarinetist with the New York Symphony.
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Who was Gustave Langenus?
Belgian musician (1883–1957)
When was Gustave Langenus born?
Gustave Langenus was born in 1883 in Province of Antwerp, Mechelen.
When did Gustave Langenus die?
Gustave Langenus died on 30 January 1957 in New York City.
What was Gustave Langenus's occupation?
Gustave Langenus was a clarinetist.
What nationality was Gustave Langenus?
Gustave Langenus was Belgian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gustave Langenus. https://biography.guide/gustave-langenus/
MLA: "Gustave Langenus." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gustave-langenus/.
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