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, March 14, 2025, at the Schloss Nymphenburg, Johannissaal, in Munich, Germany.This prestigious competition, organized by the Theobald Böhm Society and Theobald Böhm Donation, commemorates the […]
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 flute in the Baroque era. Early Life and Musical Beginnings Michel de la Barre, born around 1675, was a pioneering figure in the development […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma, b. 1956 Eva Kingma, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and […]
