Theobald Boehm (1794-1881) was a German composer and musician, best known as the inventor of the Boehm flute. He was also a prolific composer of works for flute, including pieces for solo flute, flute and piano, and flute ensembles. Boehm was born in Munich in 1794 and began his musical career as a flautist in the Munich Court Orchestra. He continued to perform throughout his life, and his technical innovations on the flute revolutionized the instrument. His contributions to the development of the modern flute are immeasurable, and his legacy continues to influence flute players today.
