About this artist
German, naturalized Dutch, classical flautist, and flute teacher. Born 28 September 1906 in Herzogenrath, Germany - Died 29 April 1985 in Zwolle, The Netherlands.
In 1926, he became a member of the . On 1 Juanuary 1936, he was appointed Principal Flute with the Concertgebouworkest, a post he held for 35 years (blocked for playing in 1945 due to his German nationality), until his retirement on1 October 1971. Dutch naturalized by Act on 26 July 1950. He was head teacher at the , and the Rotterdam Conservatory.