• Louis Lot died in 1896

    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 […]

  • Aurèle Nicolet died in 2016

    January 29, 2016 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

    Aurèle Nicolet (1926 – 2016) Aurèle Nicolet was a distinguished Swiss flutist renowned for his technical mastery, innovative contributions to flute music, and influential role as a teacher in the […]

  • 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 […]

  • July 28, 1750

    Johann Sebastian Bach died in 1750

    July 28, 1750 Leipzig, Germany

    Johann Sebastian Bach died in 1750 Johann Sebastian Bach, a seminal figure of the Baroque era, is renowned as one of the greatest composers and musicians in the history of […]