Johann Georg Wunderlich

Who is Johann Georg Wunderlich?

Johann Georg Wunderlich was a German composer and flautist.

He was first taught by his father, who was an oboist in the chapel of the principality of Ansbach. At 21 Wundrelich took flute lessons in Paris with Felix Rault. From 1778- 1783 he was a member of the Concert Spirituel orchestra. He "performed a solo concerto there on 7 June 1778 and appeared regularly as a soloist in 1779." In 1781 Wunderlich joined the Paris opera as second flautist and quickly rose to principal, which he remained until 1813 when he was succeeded by Jean-Louis Tulou.

In 1803 Wunderlich began teaching at the Conservatory of Paris, where he was the only flute professor. He taught many students, including: Jean-Louis Tulou, Benoit Tranquille Berbiguier, and Joseph Guillou. He continued teaching until 1816.

In 1804 Wunderlich published a textbook on flute method and technique. It was a completion of a work by his colleague, Antoine Hugot who had since died.

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