Adolphe Sax
Belgian musician, invented the saxophone
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About Adolphe Sax
The renowned musician and inventor Adolphe Sax was a Belgian-French native, widely recognized as one of the most significant and influential individuals in 20th-century music.
He was gifted with a professional skill that was unmatched in his day, and he was most recognized for being the inventor of the saxophone as well as numerous other musical instruments, including the saxotromba, saxhorn, and saxtuba.
Adolphe was a child prodigy who, at the age of 15, had begun performing in front of an audience on the flute and clarinet. Born to famous instrument makers, he cited his parents as an inspiration for pursuing his goals of becoming a professional musical instrument designer. His works influenced his contemporaries and successors alike.
Eventually, he learned a lot about musical instruments and the complexities inherent in them at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels.
The saxophone, which he patented in the 1840s, became one of his most significant creations. However, several of his inventions were challenged by competitors as being illegal and the associated legal fees forced him into bankruptcies.
Family
He had a son named Adolph-Edouard Sax.
He was born to Charles-Joseph Sax, and Marie-Joseph Masson.
Trivia
He suffered from lip cancer at a point in his life.
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F.A.Q. about Adolphe Sax
When is his birthday?
Adolphe Sax's birthday is on November 6, 1814.
In how many days is his birthday?
Adolphe's birthday is in 196 days
How old was Adolphe when he died?
He was 79 years old.
When did he die?
He died in February 4, 1894.
How old would he be today?
Adolphe Sax would be 209 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Adolphe from?
He was born in Dinant, Wallonia, Belgium.