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 […]
The Premiere of Jacques Ibert's Flute Concerto The premiere of Jacques Ibert's Flute Concerto on February 25, 1934, in Paris, was a defining moment in 20th-century flute music. Composed in 1932-1933, the concerto was written for the virtuoso flutist Marcel Moyse and commissioned by the Paris Conservatoire. The work quickly established itself as one of […]
Commemorative Concert for the 144th Anniversary of Theobald Böhm’s DeathThe commemorative concert for the 144th anniversary of Theobald Böhm’s death will take place on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 11:00 […]
The 6th International Theobald Böhm Competition for Flute and Alto FluteThe 6th International Theobald Böhm Competition for Flute and Alto Flute will take place from Monday, March 10, to Friday, […]
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 […]
The Premiere of Carl Reinecke's Flute Concerto Introduction to a Romantic Masterpiece Carl Reinecke's Flute Concerto in D major, Op. 283 is one of the most cherished works in the Romantic flute repertoire. Composed in 1908 when Reinecke was in his eighties, the concerto is a testament to his deep understanding of the flute’s lyrical […]
Birthday of Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750) Johann Sebastian Bach, a seminal figure of the Baroque era, is renowned as one of the greatest composers and musicians in the […]
Birthday of Verne Q. Powell (1879 - 1968) Verne Q. Powell, a master flutemaker, revolutionized the art of flute crafting with his innovative designs and meticulous craftsmanship. Early Life and […]
The 14th Domenico Cimarosa International Flute CompetitionThe 14th Domenico Cimarosa International Flute Competition will take place from April 9-11, 2025 in Aversa, Italy, the birthplace of the renowned Italian composer […]
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, […]
