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  • Anniversary of Emanuel Flutes

    Anniversary of Emanuel Flutes

    January 1, 1991 - Boston, USA 1001 Great Pond Rd, North Andover, MA, United States

    Anniversary of Emanuel Flutes, est. January 1, 1991 Emanuel Flutes, meticulously handcrafted by the visionary Emanuel Arista, represents a pinnacle of artistic flute craftsmanship, masterfully blending timeless techniques with groundbreaking innovations to enchant and inspire musicians globally. Emanuel Flutes was established by master craftsman Emanuel Arista, who brought his vision of creating high-quality, artistically crafted […]

  • Michel de la Barre (1675-1745)

    Michel de la Barre (1675-1745)

    c. 1675 – 15 March 1745 , France

    Michel de la Barre (1675-1745) Michel de la Barre was a pioneering French flutist and composer, recognized for being one of the first to compose and publish music specifically for the flute in the Baroque era. Early Life and Musical Beginnings Michel de la Barre, born around 1675, was a pioneering figure in the development […]

  • Birthday of Theobald Böhm

    Birthday of Theobald Böhm

    April 9, 1794 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, significantly enhancing its playability, tone quality, and technical capabilities. Inventor Böhm’s interest in improving the flute stemmed from his frustration with the limitations of the […]

  • Birthday of Joachim Andersen

    Birthday of Joachim Andersen

    April 29, 1847 Copenhagen, Denmark

    Carl Joachim Andersen (1847 - 1909) Joachim Andersen was a seminal Danish flutist, composer, and conductor, known for co-founding the Berlin Philharmonic and enriching flute repertoire with his extensive compositions and etudes. Early Life and Musical Beginnings Carl Joachim Andersen was born in 1847 in Copenhagen, Denmark, into a musically inclined family. His father, Christian […]

  • Birthday of Marcel Moyse

    Birthday of Marcel Moyse

    May 17, 1889 Saint-Amour, France

    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 Years Marcel Moyse was born on May 17, 1889, in Saint-Amour, France. His early musical influence came from his family, particularly through an anecdote where […]

  • Birthday of Louis Lot

    Birthday of Louis Lot

    May 17, 1807 La Couture-Boussey, France

    Louis Lot (1807 - 1896) Louis Lot was a pioneering 19th-century French flute maker who revolutionized the design and craftsmanship of the modern concert flute with his innovative techniques and superior flutes. Early Career and Innovations Louis Lot began his illustrious career in flute making under the mentorship of Louis Dorus and started working at […]

  • Friedrich Dülon died in 1826

    July 7, 1826 Würzburg, Germany

    Friedrich Ludwig Dülon (14 August 1768 – 7 July 1826) was one of the most prominent and celebrated flute virtuosos of the Classical era, recognized as one of the first flutists to be considered gifted on the Western concert flute.By the age of 40, he had amassed a repertoire of over 300 concerts.Christian Friedrich Daniel […]

  • Johann Joachim Quantz died in 1773

    Johann Joachim Quantz died in 1773

    July 12, 1773 Potsdam, Germany

    Johann Joachim Quantz (1697 – 1773) Johann Joachim Quantz was a seminal German flutist, composer, and flute maker, celebrated for his substantial contributions to the development of the flute and its music during the Baroque era. Early Life and Musical Foundations Johann Joachim Quantz was born in 1697 in Oberscheden, near Göttingen, Germany. His early […]

  • Leonardo De Lorenzo died in 1962

    Leonardo De Lorenzo died in 1962

    July 29, 1962 Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    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, De Lorenzo began playing the flute at the age of 8 and later attended the Music Conservatory “San Pietro a Majella” in Naples. At 16, […]

  • Louis Moyse died in 2007

    Louis Moyse died in 2007

    July 30, 2007 Montpelier, VT, United States

    Louis Moyse (August 14, 1912 – July 30, 2007) Louis Moyse is revered in the world of flute music for his profound impact as a performer, educator, and composer. Early Life and Musical Training Louis Moyse was a French flute player and composer, renowned for his extensive contributions to flute music. Born in Scheveningen, Netherlands, […]