Paul Taffanel short biography

A distinguished French flute virtuoso, conductor, composer and teacher, Paul Taffanel was a very impressive music figure in Parisian musical life. Taffanel was one of the first musicians to see the flute as an extraordinary instrument. Taffanel singlehandedly created the modern French school of flute  playing. The achievements of the School were soon adopted worldwide. Taffanel was appointed professor of the Paris Conservatoire.