Jean Hotteterre

Jean Hotteterre (1677–1720) was a composer and musician of the Hotteterre family at the court of Louis XIV of France. He and his brothers Jacques-Martin and Nicolas made many enhancements to the hautbois, creating an "indoor" version similar to the shawm.^[1] Jean worked at the family workshop on the rue de Harlay until his death.^[2] Jean and Michel Philidore created the oboe.

References

↑ "Oboe History".
↑ Giannini, Tula, "Jean Hotteterre" in Grove Music Online, Accessed 12.10.14

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