Education
Born in Dijon, he studied at Mannheim, and became a court musician in Dresden in 1783, remaining there until his death.
Born in Dijon, he studied at Mannheim, and became a court musician in Dresden in 1783, remaining there until his death.
He was regarded as one of the finest cellist of his days. He is also an author of two theoretical treatises - Le microcosme musical and Discours analytique.