Antoine Mahaut

He probably learned his trade from his father who was also a flautist, and entered the service of Bishop of Strickland at the age of fifteen, with whom he travelled to London.

The composer returned to Namur in 1737, where he served the wife of Walter de Colijaer until 1739.

His symphonic style is similar to Johann Stamitz, who most likely taught him how to compose, while he was at Mannheim.

He was important as a symphonist in France and composed flute duets and trios and Dutch songs as well.

Aside of musical works, he also wrote a flute method titled Nouvelle méthode pour apprendre en peu de temps а jouer la flute traversière:Nieuwe manier om binnen korten tijd op de dwarsfluit te leeren spelen.