Eler, André
(1764–1821)> COMPOSER
Eler, André (1764, Alsace; 21 April 1821, Paris), composer, made his reputation as a musician with his compositions for wind instruments rather than with his works for the stage. He was a perfectionist in many ways, however, and his income suffered accordingly. In 1816 he was named professor of counterpoint at the Conservatoire, but he did not live long enough to enjoy this new source of income. The government saw fit to help his widow after his death by granting her a pension. The score of…