• Michel de la Barre (1675-1745)

    c. 1675 – 15 March 1745 , France

    Michel de la Barre (1675-1745) Michel de la Barre was a pioneering French flutist and composer, recognized for being one of the first to compose and publish music specifically for the flute in the Baroque era. Early Life and Musical Beginnings Michel de la Barre, born around 1675, was a pioneering figure in the development […]

  • Friedrich Dülon died in 1826

    July 7, 1826 Würzburg, Germany

    Friedrich Ludwig Dülon (14 August 1768 – 7 July 1826) was one of the most prominent and celebrated flute virtuosos of the Classical era, recognized as one of the first […]

  • Louis Moyse died in 2007

    July 30, 2007 Montpelier, VT, United States

    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 […]

  • Bohuslav Martinů died in 1959

    August 28, 1959 Liestal, Switzerland

    Birthday of Bohuslav Martinů Bohuslav Martinů was a prolific Czech composer whose innovative works blend rhythmic dynamism with lyrical expressiveness, making a distinctive mark on 20th-century classical music Early Life […]

  • Marcel Moyse died in 1984

    November 1, 1984 Brattleboro, VT, United States

    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 […]

  • Theobald Böhm died in 1881

    November 25, 1881 Munich, Germany

    Theobald Böhm (1794-1881) Theobald Böhm was a German inventor and musician renowned for his pioneering work in the development of the modern Western concert flute. His contributions revolutionized the instrument, […]

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart died in 1791

    December 5, 1791 Vienna, Austria

    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart died in 1791 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a prodigious composer and virtuoso, epitomized the Classical era with his profound influence and extensive body of work that continues to enchant and inspire. Early Life and Prodigy Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, born on January 27, 1756, in Salzburg, Austria, is one of the most prolific and […]

  • Louis Lot died in 1896

    January 12, 1896 Chatou, France

    Louis Lot died in 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 superior flutes. Early Career and Innovations Louis Lot began his illustrious career in flute making under the mentorship of Louis Dorus and started working at […]