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 repertoire. Early Life and Education Jacques François Antoine Ibert was born on August 15, 1890, in Paris, France. His musical journey began at an early […]
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 […]
11th Kobe International Flute Competition About the Competition: Founded in 1985 and held every four years. Focuses exclusively on flute performance. Recognized by the World Federation of International Music Competitions […]
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, […]
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 […]
The XII International Flute Competition “Severino Gazzelloni” 2025 The XII International Flute Competition “Severino Gazzelloni” returns in 2025, providing flutists and piccolo players from around the globe an opportunity to […]
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. […]
Masashi Miyazawa founded Miyazawa Flutes on October 1, 1969 Miyazawa Flutes is renowned for blending traditional craftsmanship with advanced technology to create high-quality, innovative instruments favored by professional flutists worldwide. […]
