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Birthday of George Enescu
2026-08-19 | August 19, 1881, Liveni, Romania
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 DayOpening 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 CeremonyWelcome address by La Traversière and Artistic Directors Denis Verroust & Frank Masquelier Exhibition Opening – Instrument makers, publishers, and industry professionals Thursday, October 30 – Ensembles & HeritageConcert 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 & ComposersFlute 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 ConnectionsConcerts: 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 CelebrationAurèle 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

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The 7th International Flute Convention by La Traversière – Puteaux, France (2025)

October 29

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November 2

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Adriana Ferreira,

Anna Besson,

Aurèle Nicolet,

Birgit Ramsl,

Denis Verroust,

Emmanuel Pahud,

Flute Convention,

Frank Masquelier,

French Flute Association,

Gaston Crunelle,

Hélène Boulegue,

International Flute Convention,

Iris Daverio,

Julien Beaudiment,

La Traversière,

Leonard Garrison,

Mario Bruno,

Mathilde Calderini,

Maurice Ravel,

Patricia Nagle,

Peter Verhoyen,

Philippe Bernold,

Philippe Boucher,

Pierre Boulez,

Sibel Pensel,

Silvia Careddu,

Sophie Cherrier,

Tilmann Dehnhard,

Vincent Lucas

Website:
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La Traversière – French Flute Association

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Jean-Baptiste Lully Conservatory

5 Rue Francis de Pressensé

Puteaux,

92800

France

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Birthday of Maxence Larrieu

Birthday of Georges Barrère

Birthday of Jacques Ibert
2026-08-15 | August 15, 1890 – February 5, 1962, Paris, France
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 DayOpening 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 CeremonyWelcome address by La Traversière and Artistic Directors Denis Verroust & Frank Masquelier Exhibition Opening – Instrument makers, publishers, and industry professionals Thursday, October 30 – Ensembles & HeritageConcert 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 & ComposersFlute 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 ConnectionsConcerts: 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 CelebrationAurèle 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

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The 7th International Flute Convention by La Traversière – Puteaux, France (2025)

October 29

-

November 2

Categories:
Convention

Tags:

Adriana Ferreira,

Anna Besson,

Aurèle Nicolet,

Birgit Ramsl,

Denis Verroust,

Emmanuel Pahud,

Flute Convention,

Frank Masquelier,

French Flute Association,

Gaston Crunelle,

Hélène Boulegue,

International Flute Convention,

Iris Daverio,

Julien Beaudiment,

La Traversière,

Leonard Garrison,

Mario Bruno,

Mathilde Calderini,

Maurice Ravel,

Patricia Nagle,

Peter Verhoyen,

Philippe Bernold,

Philippe Boucher,

Pierre Boulez,

Sibel Pensel,

Silvia Careddu,

Sophie Cherrier,

Tilmann Dehnhard,

Vincent Lucas

Website:
https://latraversiere.fr/evenements/vii-convention-internationale-de-la-flute/

La Traversière – French Flute Association

View Organizer Website

Jean-Baptiste Lully Conservatory

5 Rue Francis de Pressensé

Puteaux,

92800

France

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Birthday of Maxence Larrieu

Birthday of Georges Barrère

Birthday of Friedrich Dülon
2026-08-14 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | August 14, 1768, Oranienburg, Germany

Birthday of Louis Moyse
2026-08-14 | August 14, 1912, Scheveningen, Netherlands

Birthday of Johann Christoph Denner
2026-08-13 | August 13, 1655, Leipzig, Germany

First NFA Convention held in 1973
2026-08-10 | August 10, 1973, Anaheim, CA, United States

Birthday of Ian Anderson
2026-08-10 | August 10, 1947, Dunfermline, Scotland, United Kingdom

Birthday of André Jolivet
2026-08-08 | August 8, 1905, Paris, France

Birthday of Cécile Chaminade
2026-08-08 | August 8, 1857, Paris, France

Birthday of Jeanne Baxtresser
2026-08-02 | August 2, 1947, Bethlehem, PA, United States

Louis Moyse died in 2007
2026-07-30 | July 30, 2007, Montpelier, VT, United States

Leonardo De Lorenzo died in 1962
2026-07-29 | July 29, 1962, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

Johann Sebastian Bach died in 1750
2026-07-28 | July 28, 1750, Leipzig, Germany

Jean-Louis Tulou died in 1865
2026-07-23 | July 23, 1865, Nantes, France

Premiere of Claude Bolling's Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano Trio
2026-07-16 | July 16, 1975, France

Johann Joachim Quantz died in 1773
2026-07-12 | July 12, 1773, Potsdam, Germany

Premiere of Poulenc's Sonata for Flute and Piano
2026-06-18 | June 18, 1957, Strasbourg, France

Birthday of Louis Lot
2026-05-17 | May 17, 1807, La Couture-Boussey, France

Birthday of Marcel Moyse
2026-05-17 | May 17, 1889, Saint-Amour, France

Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma
2026-05-15 | May 15, 1956, Delft, Netherlands

Birthday of Joachim Andersen
2026-04-29 | April 29, 1847, Copenhagen, Denmark

Premiere of Paul Hindemith's Sonata for Flute and Piano
2026-04-10 | April 10, 1937, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., United States

Birthday of Theobald Böhm
2026-04-09 | April 9, 1794, Munich, Germany

Birthday of Verne Q. Powell
2026-04-07 | April 7, 1879, Danville, IN, United States

Birthday of Johann Sebastian Bach
2026-03-31 | March 31, 1685, Eisenach, Germany

Premiere of Carl Reinecke's Flute Concerto
2026-03-15 | March 15, 1909, Leipzig, Germany

Michel de la Barre (1675-1745)
2026-03-15 | c. 1675 – 15 March 1745, France

Premiere of Jacques Ibert's Flute Concerto
2026-02-25 | February 25, 1934, Paris, France

Birthday of Johann Joachim Quantz
2026-01-30 | January 30, 1697, Scheden, Germany

Aurèle Nicolet died in 2016
2026-01-29 | January 29, 2016, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
