Michel Joseph Gebauer (1763-1812) started his musical career as an oboist with the guard of Versailles, then became a singer and violinist with the royal orchestra, national guard musician, then he was appointed professor at the newly founded conservatory and later became musical director of the future imperial guard. Being an oboist, he was also a member of the private chamber ensemble accompanying Napoleon during his campaigns. Gebauer had to pay the Emperor's campaign to Russia with his life....

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