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 […]
The 6th International Theobald Böhm Competition for Flute and Alto FluteThe 6th International Theobald Böhm Competition for Flute and Alto Flute will take place from Monday, March 10, to Friday, […]
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 Premiere of Carl Reinecke's Flute Concerto Introduction to a Romantic Masterpiece Carl Reinecke's Flute Concerto in D major, Op. 283 is one of the most cherished works in the […]
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 […]
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 […]
The 14th Domenico Cimarosa International Flute CompetitionThe 14th Domenico Cimarosa International Flute Competition will take place from April 9-11, 2025 in Aversa, Italy, the birthplace of the renowned Italian composer […]
Theobald Böhm (1794-1881) Theobald Böhm was a German inventor and musician renowned for his pioneering work in the development of the modern Western concert flute. His contributions revolutionized the instrument, significantly enhancing its playability, tone quality, and technical capabilities. Inventor Böhm’s interest in improving the flute stemmed from his frustration with the limitations of the […]
The Premiere of Paul Hindemith's Sonata for Flute and Piano Introduction to a 20th-Century Masterpiece Paul Hindemith's Sonata for Flute and Piano stands as one of the most important contributions to the flute repertoire from the 20th century. Composed in 1936, during a time of great personal and political turmoil for Hindemith, the sonata reflects […]
Carl Joachim Andersen (1847 - 1909) Joachim Andersen was a seminal Danish flutist, composer, and conductor, known for co-founding the Berlin Philharmonic and enriching flute repertoire with his extensive compositions and etudes. Early Life and Musical Beginnings Carl Joachim Andersen was born in 1847 in Copenhagen, Denmark, into a musically inclined family. His father, Christian […]
