Franck devienne biography

31.01.1759

Born in Joinville (Haute-Marne, France)

Musical education from his brother and later on in a band. First compositions at the age of 10.

1779

Bassoonist at the Paris opera

1780

Employed as a chamber musician at cardinal Rohan´s

1782

First performance of one of his own concertos, played by himself

1785

Member of the the band of the Swiss Guards after his employment with the cardinal ends due to the imprisonment of the cardinal

1788

First bassoonist at the Theatre de Monsieur

1789

First bassoonist at the court theatre

1790

Member of Garde National

1793

Bassoonist at Paris opera

1794

Hif flute method "Nouvelle Mèthode Théorique et Pratique pour la flûte" is published (for flute with one key)

1795

First flute teacher and co-founder at the Paris conservatory.

1796

First bassoonist of Paris Opera

05.09.1803

Dies in the madhouse at Charenton near Pari Francois Devienne biography - FUG