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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
