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 […]
Friedrich Dülon (1768 - 1826) Friedric Dülon is remembered as a composer and one of the first virtuosos of the Western concert flute, pioneering new techniques and expanding the expressive […]
Jacques Ibert (1890 - 1962) Jacques Ibert was a versatile French composer of the early 20th century, renowned for his eclectic and colorful music, including significant contributions to the flute […]
George Enescu (1881 - 1955) George Enescu was a renowned Romanian composer, violinist, pianist, and conductor, celebrated for his profound influence on 20th-century music and his incorporation of Romanian folk […]
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 and Musical Beginnings Bohuslav Martinů was born on December 8, 1890, in Polička, Bohemia, then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, now the Czech Republic. Raised […]
Leonardo De Lorenzo (August 29, 1875 – July 29, 1962) Leonardo De Lorenzo was an Italian virtuoso flutist, composer and music educator. Early Life and Education Born in Viggiano, Potenza, […]
Aeolus International Competition for Wind Instruments 2024 The Aeolus International Competition for Wind Instruments is set to return from September 10 to 15, 2024, in Düsseldorf, Germany. Recognized globally, this […]
Birthday of Jean-Louis Tulou (1786 - 1865) Jean-Louis Tulou was a seminal French flutist and composer, renowned for his contributions to flute pedagogy and performance during the Romantic era. Early […]
Paul Taffanel (1844 - 1908) Paul Taffanel was a pioneering French flutist, conductor, and composer, widely regarded as the founder of the modern French school of flute playing. Early Life […]
Jacques-Martin Hotteterre (1673 - 1763) Jacques-Martin Hotteterre was a pioneering French musician and instrument maker, acclaimed for his significant contributions to the development of the Baroque flute and woodwind music. […]
