Organized by La Traversière – The French Flute Association, this prestigious triennial gathering will bring together the world’s leading flutists, ensembles, composers, and makers for five unforgettable days of concerts, masterclasses, workshops, and exhibitions celebrating the art of the flute in all its forms.

Wednesday, October 29 – Opening Day

Opening Concert: Julien Beaudiment and Sophie Cherrier

Celebrating the 150th anniversary of Maurice Ravel and the centenary of Pierre Boulez

Works by Mozart, Mendelssohn, Ravel, Boulez, and Fuminori Tanada (In Memoriam)

Official Opening Ceremony

Welcome address by La Traversière and Artistic Directors Denis Verroust & Frank Masquelier

Exhibition Opening – Instrument makers, publishers, and industry professionals

Thursday, October 30 – Ensembles & Heritage

Concert of Regional Conservatories – directed by Philippe Boucher

Around 70 flutists from local conservatories perform Nicolas Avinée’s Suite fantastique

Masterclass: Julien Beaudiment

Conferences:

The History of the Flute – Johanne Favre-Engel

Louis Fleury (1878–1926) – Lucile Renon with Sibel Pensel

Carte Blanche Recitals: 45-minute solo and chamber performances under the theme Récitals & Découvertes

Exhibitions & Showcases: throughout the day

Friday, October 31 – Orchestral Focus & Composers

Flute and Orchestra Gala – with Orchestre Ostinato conducted by Philippe Bernold

Soloists: Mario Bruno, Iris Daverio, Vincent Lucas

Program: C.P.E. Bach, Germaine Tailleferre, Albert Roussel, Marc-André Dalbavie

Tribute to Composer Jindřich Feld – centenary concert with international soloists

Masterclasses:

Peter Verhoyen (piccolo)

Silvia Careddu

Conference: Gaston Crunelle (1898–1990) – Leonard Garrison with Patricia Nagle & Quintette Le Bateau Ivre

Exhibition Showcases – flute makers, publishers & innovations

Saturday, November 1 – Radio France & Baroque Connections

Concerts:

The Flutists of Radio France – members of Orchestre National & Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France

Anna Besson – Baroque recital on period instruments

Gabrielle Rubio with Thibaut Roussel (theorbo) – early 18th-century French music

Les Joueurs de Traverse – Renaissance flute consort

Masterclasses:

Birgit Ramsl

Mathilde Calderini

Workshop: Tilmann Dehnhard – Beatbox Flute & Contemporary Techniques

Conferences:

The Modern Flute and Improvisation – Yann Cléry

Opera Fantasies – Jean-Christophe Maltot with Laetitia Brault, Julien Beaudiment, and Hélène Boulegue

Evening Concerts & Carte Blanche Recitals

Sunday, November 2 – Aurèle Nicolet Day & Closing Celebration

Aurèle Nicolet Day – marking the centenary of the legendary Swiss flutist

Lectures, workshops, and concerts led by his former students

Solo recital and masterclass by Emmanuel Pahud

Conference: Aurèle Nicolet (1926–2016), an Engaged Artist – Denis Verroust

Masterclasses: Anna Besson (baroque flute), Emmanuel Pahud

Concert: Adriana Ferreira – Women Composers of the Prix de Rome

Closing Concert: Emmanuel Pahud and the flutists of Radio France

Farewell Reception