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 elements into classical compositions. Early Life and Musical Beginnings George Enescu, born on August 19, 1881, in Liveni, Romania, was recognized as a child prodigy […]
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 […]
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. Masashi Miyazawa, a renowned flutemaker, established Miyazawa Flutes in 1969 to craft superior instruments that seamlessly blend traditional craftsmanship with modern technology. Early Life and […]
Lady Jeanne Galway, b. October 8, 1955 Lady Jeanne Galway is an esteemed American flutist renowned for her solo performances and educational contributions to the flute community. Early Life and […]
