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12th International Flute Competition “Severino Gazzelloni” 2025
2025-09-22 - 2025-09-27 | September 22-27, 2025, Sala Scarlatti, Naples, Italy
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

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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 Jacques-Martin Hotteterre
2025-09-29 | September 29, 1673, 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

Masashi Miyazawa founded Miyazawa Flutes
2025-10-01 | October 1, 1969, Tokyo, Japan

Birthday of Lady Jeanne Galway
2025-10-08 | October 8, 1955, Long Island, NY, United States

Premiere of Joaquín Rodrigo's Concierto pastoral
2025-10-17 | October 17, 1978, Madrid, Spain

The 21st International Friedrich Kuhlau Flute Competition
2025-10-19 - 2025-10-25 | International Friedrich Kuhlau Flute Competition, Herzogenplatz 2, Uelzen, 29525, Germany

Premiere of Nielsen Flute Concerto
2025-10-21 | October 21, 1926, Paris, France

Birthday of Maxence Larrieu
2025-10-27 | October 27, 1934, Marseille, France

The 7th International Flute Convention by La Traversière – Puteaux, France (2025)
2025-10-29 - 2025-11-02 | Jean-Baptiste Lully Conservatory, 5 Rue Francis de Pressensé, Puteaux, 92800, France

Birthday of Georges Barrère
2025-10-31 | October 31, 1876, Bordeaux, France

Marcel Moyse died in 1984
2025-11-01 | November 1, 1984, Brattleboro, VT, United States

Premiere of Charles Griffes's Poem
2025-11-16 | November 16, 1919, Aeolian Hall, New York City, NY, United States

Theobald Böhm died in 1881
2025-11-25 | November 25, 1881, Munich, Germany

Premiere of Claude Debussy's Syrinx
2025-12-01 | December 1, 1913, Paris, France

Premiere of Arthur Honegger's Danse de la Chèvre
2025-12-02 | December 2, 1921, Paris, France

Birthday of Ernesto Köhler
2025-12-04 | December 4, 1849, Modena, Italy

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart died in 1791
2025-12-05 | December 5, 1791, Vienna, Austria

Birthday of Sir James Galway
2025-12-08 | December 8, 1939, Belfast, United Kingdom

Birthday of Bohuslav Martinů
2025-12-08 | December 8, 1890, Policka, Czech Republic

Premiere of Bohuslav Martinů's Sonata for Flute and Piano
2025-12-18 | December 18, 1949, New York, NY, United States

New York Flute Club was founded in 1920
2025-12-31 | December 31, 1920, New York, NY, United States

Anniversary of Emanuel Flutes
2026-01-01 | January 1, 1991 – Boston, USA, 1001 Great Pond Rd, North Andover, MA, United States

Birthday of Jean-Pierre Rampal
2026-01-07 | January 7, 1922, Marseille, France

Louis Lot died in 1896
2026-01-12 | January 12, 1896, Chatou, France

Premiere of Edgard Varèse's Density 21.5
2026-01-16 | January 16, 1936, New York, NY, United States

Birthday of Aurèle Nicolet
2026-01-22 | January 22, 1926, Neuchâtel, Switzerland

Birthday of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
2026-01-27 | January 27, 1756, Salzburg, Austria

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

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

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