Friedrich von Flotow was born in Teutendorf (Germany). Between 1828-1830 he studied at Conservatory of Paris. He became famous with his first operas when he came back to Germany. In 1838 at the Theatre of Renaissance in Paris took place the premiere of his first opera “Medusa”. Flotow was author of operas, ballets, two pieces for piano and some preludes. Died in Darmstadt.
