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  • Boston Flute Festival 2024

    Boston Conservatory at Berklee 8 Fenway, Boston, MA, United States

    Boston Flute Festival 2024Event HighlightsA rich program including HS competition, masterclasses, performances, workshops, and exhibits.Featured ArtistsLorna McGhee: Newly appointed principal flute of the Boston Symphony Orchestra for the 2024-2025 season, known for her performances with major orchestras worldwide.Other Notable Flutists: Sarah Brady, Ann Bobo, and Linda Toote, who will lead various sessions.Festival GoalsCommunity Building: Fostering […]

  • Premiere of Joaquín Rodrigo’s Concierto pastoral

    Premiere of Joaquín Rodrigo’s Concierto pastoral

    October 17, 1978 Madrid, Spain

    The Premiere of Joaquín Rodrigo's Concierto pastoral Joaquín Rodrigo's Concierto pastoral is one of the most celebrated flute concertos of the 20th century, embodying the spirit of Spanish music through its vibrant rhythms, melodic beauty, and evocative orchestration. Composed in 1978, the concerto was written for the renowned flutist James Galway, who became one of […]

  • Premiere of Nielsen Flute Concerto

    Premiere of Nielsen Flute Concerto

    October 21, 1926 Paris, France

    Premiere of Nielsen Flute Concerto on October 21, 1926 Carl Nielsen's Flute Concerto, composed in 1926, is celebrated for its distinctive blend of modernism and lyrical charm, showcasing intricate dialogues between the solo flute and orchestra within a neoclassical framework. Origins and Inspirations Carl Nielsen's Concerto for Flute and Orchestra, FS 119, was crafted in […]

  • 5th Maxence Larrieu International Flute Competition – Nice 2024

    Conservatoire de Nice 127 avenue Brancolar, Nice, France

    5th Maxence Larrieu International Flute Competition - Nice 2024 During the event in Nice, from October 24 to 26, 2024, the Larrieu Competition will organize a flute festival in partnership with the associations La Traversière and Jean-Pierre Rampal. This festival will feature an array of activities, including: Concerts: Showcasing performances by renowned flutists and emerging […]

  • Birthday of Maxence Larrieu

    Birthday of Maxence Larrieu

    October 27, 1934 Marseille, France

    Maxence Larrieu, b. October 27, 1934 Maxence Larrieu is a renowned French flutist known for his pivotal role in advancing the French flute school and his extensive international performing and teaching career. Early Life and Education Born on October 27, 1934, in Marseille, France, Maxence Larrieu is celebrated as one of the foremost representatives of […]

  • Birthday of Georges Barrère

    Birthday of Georges Barrère

    October 31, 1876 Bordeaux, France

    Georges Barrère (1876 - 1944) Georges Barrère was a transformative French-American flutist, influential in premiering pivotal 20th-century compositions and fostering the flute's evolution in classical music. Early Life and Background Georges Barrère was born in Bordeaux, France, on October 31, 1876. His early life was shaped by modest beginnings, as the son of a cabinetmaker, […]

  • Deadline to apply for 2024-2025 James Pappoutsakis Flute Competition

    November 1, 2024 Boston, MA, United States

    Apply Now for the 2024-2025 James Pappoutsakis Flute CompetitionThe prestigious James Pappoutsakis Flute Competition is now accepting applications for its 2024-2025 season. This annual competition, open to talented flutists enrolled in select Boston-based music programs, offers participants the chance to compete for valuable prizes and recognition.Application Deadline: November 1, 2024Flutists interested in applying must submit […]

  • Registration Opens for MTNA Chamber Music Performance Competition 2024-2025

    November 1st, 2024 , United States

    Registration opens for MTNA 2024-2025 Chamber Music Performance CompetitionThe Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) is pleased to announce the 2024-2025 Chamber Music Performance Competition, featuring categories for strings and winds.Competition OverviewThis competition focuses on ensembles predominantly composed of wind instruments, including the flute, and will be conducted in two stages: a preliminary round via video […]

  • Marcel Moyse died in 1984

    Marcel Moyse died in 1984

    November 1, 1984 Brattleboro, VT, United States

    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 Years Marcel Moyse was born on May 17, 1889, in Saint-Amour, France. His early musical influence came from his family, particularly through an anecdote where […]

  • Flautissimo 2024

    November 9-10, 2024 TEATRO PALLADIUM, Piazza Bartolomeo Romano, 8 00154, Rome, Italy

    Flautissimo 2024Flautissimo returns in 2024 with its 26th edition, offering a dynamic two-day event dedicated to celebrating the artistry of the flute.Set to take place on November 9-10, Flautissimo 2024 will bring together world-class flutists and young talents in a vibrant series of masterclasses and concerts. Saturday, November 9th Saturday, November 9th11:00 AM – 1:00 […]