Johann Sebastian Bach died in 1750
Johann Sebastian Bach died in 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 […]
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Leonardo De Lorenzo died in 1962
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 died in 2007
July 30, 2007 Montpelier, VT, United StatesLouis 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 […]
Birthday of Jeanne Baxtresser
August 2, 1947 Bethlehem, PA, United StatesJeanne 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 […]
Birthday of Cécile Chaminade
August 8, 1857 Paris, FranceCécile 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 […]
Birthday of André Jolivet
August 8, 1905 Paris, FranceAndré 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, […]
Birthday of Ian Anderson
August 10, 1947 Dunfermline, Scotland, United KingdomIan Anderson, b. August 10, 1947 Ian Anderson is a pioneering Scottish musician and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist and flutist of the rock band Jethro Tull. Early […]
First NFA Convention held in 1973
August 10, 1973 Anaheim, CA, United StatesFirst NFA Convention held in 1973 The National Flute Association (NFA) was founded in 1973 to foster a community among flutists, promoting educational opportunities, flute music, and resource sharing within […]
Birthday of Johann Christoph Denner
August 13, 1655 Leipzig, GermanyJohann Christoph Denner (1655 - 1707) Johann Christoph Denner was a pioneering German instrument maker credited with the significant development and invention of the clarinet in the early 18th century. […]
Birthday of Louis Moyse
August 14, 1912 Scheveningen, NetherlandsLouis 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 […]