• Birthday of Joachim Andersen

    April 29, 1847 Copenhagen, Denmark

    Carl Joachim Andersen (1847 - 1909) Joachim Andersen was a seminal Danish flutist, composer, and conductor, known for co-founding the Berlin Philharmonic and enriching flute repertoire with his extensive compositions […]

  • Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma

    May 15, 1956 Delft, Netherlands

    Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma, b. 1956 Eva Kingma, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and […]

  • Birthday of Marcel Moyse

    May 17, 1889 Saint-Amour, France

    Marcel Moyse (1889 – 1984) Marcel Moyse was a seminal French flutist and pedagogue, whose innovative techniques and expressive teaching significantly shaped modern flute playing worldwide. Early Life and Formative Years Marcel Moyse was born on May 17, 1889, in Saint-Amour, France. His early musical influence came from his family, particularly through an anecdote where […]

  • Birthday of Louis Lot

    May 17, 1807 La Couture-Boussey, France

    Louis Lot (1807 - 1896) Louis Lot was a pioneering 19th-century French flute maker who revolutionized the design and craftsmanship of the modern concert flute with his innovative techniques and […]

  • Birthday of Jeanne Baxtresser

    August 2, 1947 Bethlehem, PA, United States

    Jeanne Baxtresser, b. August 2, 1947 Jeanne Baxtresser is a distinguished American flutist and influential educator Early Life and Musical Beginnings Jeanne Baxtresser was born on August 2, 1947, in […]

  • Birthday of Cécile Chaminade

    August 8, 1857 Paris, France

    Cécile Chaminade (1857-1944) Cécile Chaminade was a French composer and pianist who made significant contributions to late Romantic music. Known for her charming and melodic style, Chaminade’s compositions were widely […]

  • Birthday of André Jolivet

    August 8, 1905 Paris, France

    André Jolivet (1905-1974) André Jolivet was a prominent French composer renowned for his unique musical style, which often included elements of mysticism and primitivism. Despite not being a flutist himself, […]

  • Birthday of Ian Anderson

    August 10, 1947 Dunfermline, Scotland, United Kingdom

    Ian Anderson, b. August 10, 1947 Ian Anderson is a pioneering Scottish musician and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist and flutist of the rock band Jethro Tull. Early […]

  • Birthday of Louis Moyse

    August 14, 1912 Scheveningen, Netherlands

    Louis Moyse (August 14, 1912 – July 30, 2007) Louis Moyse is revered in the world of flute music for his profound impact as a performer, educator, and composer. Early […]