Théophile Tilmant

Theophile Tilmant
Born
Théophile (Joseph Alexandre) Tilmant

9 July 1799
Valenciennes
Died7 May 1878 (1878-05-08) (aged 78)
EducationConservatoire national supérieur de musique et de danse de Paris

Théophile (Joseph Alexandre) Tilmant, (Tilmant aîné) was a French violinist and conductor born on 9 July 1799 in Valenciennes France, and died on 7 May 1878, Asnières.Tilmant was a founding Sociétaire of the Société des Concerts in 1828, becoming a Chef and Vice-President on 5 May 1860, retiring from the Société on 17 November 1863.