Son of the composer Dynam-Victor Fumet, the French composer Raphaël Funet wrote much of his music for his son, the virtuoso flautist Gabriel Fumet. A man of independence and modesty, he avoided the fashions and cliques of the French musical establishment, largely occupying himself with teaching in the provinces and making little attempt to promote his own music, which is only now becoming better known.
Music for Flute
In style, Fumet’s compositions are tonal and approachable, while his use of one or more flutes in various forms of ensemble shows great originality.