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  • Apply for the 11th Kobe International Flute Competition

    Kobe Bunka Hall, Medium Hall 4-2-2 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan

    Apply for the 11th Kobe International Flute Competition The Kobe International Flute Competition is a significant event in the global flute community, providing young flutists with an esteemed platform to showcase their talents and launch international careers. Held every four years, it emphasizes artistic excellence and cultural exchange, attracting top-tier participants and jury members worldwide. […]

  • Birthday of Paul Taffanel

    Birthday of Paul Taffanel

    September 16, 1844 Bordeaux, France

    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 and Musical Education Claude-Paul Taffanel was born on September 16, 1844, in Bordeaux, France. He is often hailed as the father of the modern French […]

  • Birthday of Jacques-Martin Hotteterre

    Birthday of Jacques-Martin Hotteterre

    September 29, 1673 Paris, France

    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. Early Life and Musical Heritage Born on September 29, 1673, in Paris, Jacques-Martin Hotteterre hailed from a family renowned for their expertise in woodwind instrument […]

  • Masashi Miyazawa founded Miyazawa Flutes

    Masashi Miyazawa founded Miyazawa Flutes

    October 1, 1969 Tokyo, Japan

    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 […]

  • Birthday of Lady Jeanne Galway

    Birthday of Lady Jeanne Galway

    October 8, 1955 Long Island, NY, United States

    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 […]

  • Boston Flute Festival 2024

    Boston Conservatory at Berklee 8 Fenway, Boston, MA, United States

    Boston Flute Festival 2024Event HighlightsA rich program including HS competition, masterclasses, performances, workshops, and exhibits.Featured ArtistsLorna McGhee: Newly appointed principal flute of the Boston Symphony Orchestra for the 2024-2025 season, […]

  • 5th Maxence Larrieu International Flute Competition – Nice 2024

    Conservatoire de Nice 127 avenue Brancolar, Nice, France

    5th Maxence Larrieu International Flute Competition - Nice 2024 During the event in Nice, from October 24 to 26, 2024, the Larrieu Competition will organize a flute festival in partnership […]

  • Birthday of Maxence Larrieu

    Birthday of Maxence Larrieu

    October 27, 1934 Marseille, France

    Maxence Larrieu, b. October 27, 1934 Maxence Larrieu is a renowned French flutist known for his pivotal role in advancing the French flute school and his extensive international performing and […]