• Birthday of Marcel Moyse

    May 17, 1889 Saint-Amour, France

    Marcel Moyse (1889 – 1984) Marcel Moyse was a seminal French flutist and pedagogue, whose innovative techniques and expressive teaching significantly shaped modern flute playing worldwide. Early Life and Formative […]

  • Birthday of Louis Lot

    May 17, 1807 La Couture-Boussey, France

    Louis Lot (1807 - 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 […]

  • Premiere of Claude Bolling’s Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano Trio

    July 16, 1975 , France

    Premiere of Claude Bolling's Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano Trio Claude Bolling’s Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano Trio is a landmark composition that merges the worlds of classical music and jazz, creating a unique crossover genre that has captivated listeners since its release. Composed in 1973 and gaining widespread attention in 1975, the […]

  • Johann Sebastian Bach died in 1750

    July 28, 1750
    July 28, 1750 Leipzig, Germany

    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 […]

  • Louis Moyse died in 2007

    July 30, 2007 Montpelier, VT, United States

    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 […]