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    The 7th International Flute Convention by La Traversière – Puteaux, France (2025)

    Jean-Baptiste Lully Conservatory 5 Rue Francis de Pressensé, Puteaux, 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 Day Opening Concert: Julien Beaudiment and […]

  • Birthday of Georges Barrère

    Birthday of Georges Barrère

    October 31, 1876 Bordeaux, France

    Georges Barrère (1876 - 1944) Georges Barrère was a transformative French-American flutist, influential in premiering pivotal 20th-century compositions and fostering the flute's evolution in classical music. Early Life and Background […]

  • Marcel Moyse died in 1984

    Marcel Moyse died in 1984

    November 1, 1984 Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Marcel Moyse (1889 - 1984) Marcel Moyse was a seminal French flutist and pedagogue, whose innovative techniques and expressive teaching significantly shaped modern flute playing worldwide. Early Life and Formative […]

  • November 16, 1919

    Premiere of Charles Griffes’s Poem

    November 16, 1919 Aeolian Hall, New York City, NY, United States

    Premiere of Charles Griffes's Poem Charles Tomlinson Griffes' Poem for Flute and Orchestra, also known simply as Poem, is one of the most celebrated works in the American flute repertoire. […]

  • Theobald Böhm died in 1881

    Theobald Böhm died in 1881

    November 25, 1881 Munich, Germany

    Theobald Böhm (1794-1881) Theobald Böhm was a German inventor and musician renowned for his pioneering work in the development of the modern Western concert flute. His contributions revolutionized the instrument, […]