Complete Encyclopaedia of Music/B/Berbiguier, Benoit Tranquille

Berbiguier, Benoit Tranquille. A pupil of Berton at the Conservatory at Paris ; he is a good flutist, and has composed many works for his instrument. He is also author of an excellent method for the flute, and some useful exercises for the same instrument. Berbiguier's compositions for the flute are excellent, full of beautiful passages, conducted with fine taste, knowledge, and correct judgment, and always written, both for the performer and the effect, according to the genius of the instrument.