Friedrich Kuhlau: The Beethoven of the Flute
German-Danish composer and pianist of the late Classical and early Romantic periods, renowned for his prolific output of flute compositions and significant contributions to Danish musical life.Born near Hannover, Germany, Kuhlau fled to Copenhagen to avoid Napoleonic conscription in 1810. He became a Danish citizen in 1813 and was appointed court pianist. He is most celebrated for his flute sonatas, concertos, and chamber music, earning the nickname 'The Beethoven of the Flute'....