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 […]
Friedrich Dülon (1768 - 1826) Friedric Dülon is remembered as a composer and one of the first virtuosos of the Western concert flute, pioneering new techniques and expanding the expressive […]
Jacques Ibert (1890 - 1962) Jacques Ibert was a versatile French composer of the early 20th century, renowned for his eclectic and colorful music, including significant contributions to the flute […]
George Enescu (1881 - 1955) George Enescu was a renowned Romanian composer, violinist, pianist, and conductor, celebrated for his profound influence on 20th-century music and his incorporation of Romanian folk […]
Birthday of Bohuslav Martinů Bohuslav Martinů was a prolific Czech composer whose innovative works blend rhythmic dynamism with lyrical expressiveness, making a distinctive mark on 20th-century classical music Early Life and Musical Beginnings Bohuslav Martinů was born on December 8, 1890, in Polička, Bohemia, then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, now the Czech Republic. Raised […]
11th Kobe International Flute Competition About the Competition: Founded in 1985 and held every four years. Focuses exclusively on flute performance. Recognized by the World Federation of International Music Competitions (WFIMC). Jury: Chairperson: SAKAI Hideaki (Japan) Members: Silvia CAREDDU (Italy), Renate GREISS-ARMIN (Germany), Timothy HUTCHINS (Canada), Andrea LIEBERKNECHT (Germany), Andrea OLIVA (Italy), PIAO Meixiang (China), […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
The XII International Flute Competition “Severino Gazzelloni” 2025 The XII International Flute Competition “Severino Gazzelloni” returns in 2025, providing flutists and piccolo players from around the globe an opportunity to showcase their talent on an international stage. Organized by the AFI Falaut ETS Association in collaboration with the San Pietro a Majella Conservatory of Naples, […]
