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 […]
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 […]
