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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
NFA Annual Convention 2024 The National Flute Association (NFA) Annual Convention 2024 is set to take place from August 1 to 4 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in […]
Jeanne Baxtresser, b. August 2, 1947 Jeanne Baxtresser is a distinguished American flutist and influential educator Early Life and Musical Beginnings Jeanne Baxtresser was born on August 2, 1947, in […]
Cécile Chaminade (1857-1944) Cécile Chaminade was a French composer and pianist who made significant contributions to late Romantic music. Known for her charming and melodic style, Chaminade’s compositions were widely […]
André Jolivet (1905-1974) André Jolivet was a prominent French composer renowned for his unique musical style, which often included elements of mysticism and primitivism. Despite not being a flutist himself, […]
