• Birthday of Aurèle Nicolet

    January 22, 1926 Neuchâtel, Switzerland

    Aurèle Nicolet (1926 - 2016) Aurèle Nicolet was a distinguished Swiss flutist renowned for his technical mastery, innovative contributions to flute music, and influential role as a teacher in the classical music world. Early Life and Musical Education Aurèle Nicolet was born on January 22, 1926, in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. Showing early promise as a flutist, […]

  • Birthday of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    January 27, 1756 Salzburg, Austria

    Birthday of W.A.Mozart (1756 - 1791) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a prodigious composer and virtuoso, epitomized the Classical era with his profound influence and extensive body of work that continues to enchant and inspire. Early Life and Prodigy Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, born on January 27, 1756, in Salzburg, Austria, is one of the most prolific and […]

  • Aurèle Nicolet died in 2016

    January 29, 2016 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

    Aurèle Nicolet (1926 – 2016) Aurèle Nicolet was a distinguished Swiss flutist renowned for his technical mastery, innovative contributions to flute music, and influential role as a teacher in the […]

  • Birthday of Johann Joachim Quantz

    January 30, 1697 Scheden, 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 […]

  • 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 Johann Sebastian Bach

    March 31, 1685 Eisenach, Germany

    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 history of Western music. Early Life and Education Johann Sebastian Bach was born on March 31, 1685, in Eisenach, Thuringia, Germany, into a highly musical […]

  • Birthday of Verne Q. Powell

    April 7, 1879 Danville, IN, United States

    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 Musical Beginnings Verne Q. Powell was born on April 7, 1879, in Danville, Indiana, into a family of musicians who were also skilled silversmiths. Growing […]