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Who invented the saxophone and what was his connection to Belgium?
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The saxophone was invented by Adolphe Sax, a Belgian-French instrument maker.
His connection to Belgium is foundational: he was born in Dinant, Belgium, on November 6, 1814. His father, Charles Joseph Sax, was also a prominent maker of wind and brass instruments in the region. Before moving to Paris in 1842 to further his work, Adolphe Sax received his musical education studying the flute and clarinet at the Brussels Conservatory.1