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Birthday of Joachim Andersen
2027-04-29 | April 29, 1847, Copenhagen, Denmark
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

Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma
2027-05-15 | May 15, 1956, Delft, Netherlands
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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This event has passed.

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 Marcel Moyse
2027-05-17 | May 17, 1889, Saint-Amour, France

Birthday of Louis Lot
2027-05-17 | May 17, 1807, La Couture-Boussey, France

Premiere of Poulenc's Sonata for Flute and Piano
2027-06-18 | June 18, 1957, Strasbourg, France

Johann Joachim Quantz died in 1773
2027-07-12 | July 12, 1773, Potsdam, Germany

Premiere of Claude Bolling's Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano Trio
2027-07-16 | July 16, 1975, France

Jean-Louis Tulou died in 1865
2027-07-23 | July 23, 1865, Nantes, France

Johann Sebastian Bach died in 1750
2027-07-28 | July 28, 1750, Leipzig, Germany

Leonardo De Lorenzo died in 1962
2027-07-29 | July 29, 1962, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

Louis Moyse died in 2007
2027-07-30 | July 30, 2007, Montpelier, VT, United States

Birthday of Jeanne Baxtresser
2027-08-02 | August 2, 1947, Bethlehem, PA, United States

Birthday of Cécile Chaminade
2027-08-08 | August 8, 1857, Paris, France

Birthday of André Jolivet
2027-08-08 | August 8, 1905, Paris, France

Birthday of Ian Anderson
2027-08-10 | August 10, 1947, Dunfermline, Scotland, United Kingdom

First NFA Convention held in 1973
2027-08-10 | August 10, 1973, Anaheim, CA, United States

Birthday of Johann Christoph Denner
2027-08-13 | August 13, 1655, Leipzig, Germany

Birthday of Louis Moyse
2027-08-14 | August 14, 1912, Scheveningen, Netherlands

Birthday of Friedrich Dülon
2027-08-14 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | August 14, 1768, Oranienburg, Germany

Birthday of Jacques Ibert
2027-08-15 | August 15, 1890 – February 5, 1962, Paris, France

Birthday of George Enescu
2027-08-19 | August 19, 1881, Liveni, Romania

Bohuslav Martinů died in 1959
2027-08-28 | August 28, 1959, Liestal, Switzerland

Birthday of Leonardo De Lorenzo
2027-08-29 | August 29, 1875, Viggiano, Potenza, Italy

Birthday of Jean-Louis Tulou
2027-09-12 | September 12, 1786, Paris, France

Birthday of Paul Taffanel
2027-09-16 | September 16, 1844, Bordeaux, France

Birthday of Jacques-Martin Hotteterre
2027-09-29 | September 29, 1673, Paris, France

Masashi Miyazawa founded Miyazawa Flutes
2027-10-01 | October 1, 1969, Tokyo, Japan

Birthday of Lady Jeanne Galway
2027-10-08 | October 8, 1955, Long Island, NY, United States

Premiere of Joaquín Rodrigo's Concierto pastoral
2027-10-17 | October 17, 1978, Madrid, Spain

Premiere of Nielsen Flute Concerto
2027-10-21 | October 21, 1926, Paris, France
