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  • Aeolus International Competition for Wind Instruments 2024

    Robert Schumann Hochschule Düsseldorf, Germany

    Aeolus International Competition for Wind Instruments 2024 The Aeolus International Competition for Wind Instruments is set to return from September 10 to 15, 2024, in Düsseldorf, Germany. Recognized globally, this competition serves as a prominent platform for young wind instrument musicians to showcase their talent. Event Details Dates: September 10-15, 2024 Location: Robert Schumann Hochschule, […]

  • Birthday of Jean-Louis Tulou

    Birthday of Jean-Louis Tulou

    September 12, 1786 Paris, France

    Birthday of Jean-Louis Tulou (1786 - 1865) Jean-Louis Tulou was a seminal French flutist and composer, renowned for his contributions to flute pedagogy and performance during the Romantic era. Early […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 Musical Training Lady Jeanne Galway, an acclaimed flutist, hails from a musically enriched background that set the foundation for her illustrious career. Born in New […]

  • 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, known for her performances with major orchestras worldwide.Other Notable Flutists: Sarah Brady, Ann Bobo, and Linda Toote, who will lead various sessions.Festival GoalsCommunity Building: Fostering […]

  • Premiere of Joaquín Rodrigo’s Concierto pastoral

    Premiere of Joaquín Rodrigo’s Concierto pastoral

    October 17, 1978 Madrid, Spain

    The Premiere of Joaquín Rodrigo's Concierto pastoral Joaquín Rodrigo's Concierto pastoral is one of the most celebrated flute concertos of the 20th century, embodying the spirit of Spanish music through its vibrant rhythms, melodic beauty, and evocative orchestration. Composed in 1978, the concerto was written for the renowned flutist James Galway, who became one of […]

  • Premiere of Nielsen Flute Concerto

    Premiere of Nielsen Flute Concerto

    October 21, 1926 Paris, France

    Premiere of Nielsen Flute Concerto on October 21, 1926 Carl Nielsen's Flute Concerto, composed in 1926, is celebrated for its distinctive blend of modernism and lyrical charm, showcasing intricate dialogues between the solo flute and orchestra within a neoclassical framework. Origins and Inspirations Carl Nielsen's Concerto for Flute and Orchestra, FS 119, was crafted in […]

  • 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 with the associations La Traversière and Jean-Pierre Rampal. This festival will feature an array of activities, including: Concerts: Showcasing performances by renowned flutists and emerging […]