Person Open DS/UK/4712 Fransella; Albert (1865-1935); Dutch-born flautist, teacher Fransella Albert 1865-1935 Dutch-born flautist, teacher Male

Born in Amsterdam, Fransella studied with Jacques de Jong. He appeared at the very first Henry Wood Prom Concert on 10th August 1895 playing Godard’s Waltz (Suite) and first recorded in 1898 for the Gramophone Company. He played in the Crystal Palace Orchestra 1855-1901, the Queen’s Hall Orchestra 1895-1919, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra 1900-1925 and made tours with Melba and Tetrazzini. He also held principal positions in the Scottish Orchestra and the Royal Opera, Covent Garden. As flute professor at Guildhall and Trinity College he was a very successful and influential teacher. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHSkeyte 3/11/2013 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 8753d570-8039-40b1-84b4-75e6026eb53e