François Joseph Fétis

François Joseph Fétis (1784-1871) was a Belgian composer, musicologist, and influential music educator. He is best known for his work in music theory and history, particularly for his writings that helped shape music education in the 19th century. Fétis served as a professor and director at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels, where he advocated for music as a scholarly discipline. His notable contributions include works on music classification and analysis, as well as efforts to revive early music. Fétis's impact is significant in both composition and the understanding of music's evolution.