Theodor Waterstraat

Born in Germany on 5^th April 1835, Waterstraat was flute soloist of the Imperial Maryiinsky Theatre 1857-96. He was probably the first player to use a Boehm system instrument in the Imperial orchestra. From about 1877 he taught at the St. Petersburg conservatory and took orchestral classes at the Court Chapel. He wrote a useful book of studies for his students. His most well known pupil was Fedor Stepanov. Waterstraat died in St. Petersburg on 24^th May 1896.

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