Egidius Aerts (1822–1853) was a Belgian flautist and composer.
He was born in
Boom, Belgium
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. He studied under Jean François Joseph Lahon (1798-1847) in the
Brussels Conservatory. From 1837 to 1840 he travelled professionally through France and Italy, and on his return to
Brussels
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studied composition under
François-Joseph Fétis
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. In 1847 was appointed professor of the flute at the Conservatory, and first flute at the
Theatre
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. He died at Brussels in 1853.
He composed symphonies and overtures, as well as concertos and other music for the flute.
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Belgian classical flautists
Composers for flute
1822 births
1853 deaths