The Global Flute Excellence Awards The Global Flute Excellence Awards: the first-ever worldwide celebration of outstanding flutists and their transformative contributions to the art of the flute. For the first […]
Louis Lot died in 1896 Louis Lot was a pioneering 19th-century French flute maker who revolutionized the design and craftsmanship of the modern concert flute with his innovative techniques and superior flutes. Early Career and Innovations Louis Lot began his illustrious career in flute making under the mentorship of Louis Dorus and started working at […]
The Premiere of Edgard Varèse's Density 21.5 Introduction to a Groundbreaking Work Edgard Varèse’s Density 21.5, composed in 1936, is one of the most influential works in the 20th-century flute repertoire. Written for Georges Barrère, who had just acquired a platinum flute, the work takes its title from the density of platinum, 21.5 grams per […]
25 Years of Flute Events in Boswil – Flautando 2025Celebrating: 10 Years of "New Flute Generation Switzerland" and 15 Years of "Flautando Boswil"Flautando Boswil 2025 celebrates 25 years of flute events in Boswil, with a special theme: “Looking Back to the Future.”FLAUTANDO Boswil 2025Flautando Boswil 2025 marks the 25th anniversary of flute events in Boswil, […]
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 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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
