BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Flute Almanac - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Flute Almanac X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://flutealmanac.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Flute Almanac REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260407 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260408 DTSTAMP:20260403T211705 CREATED:20240820T021502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T021703Z UID:10000564-1775520000-1775606399@flutealmanac.com SUMMARY:Birthday of Verne Q. Powell DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n « All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n Birthdays \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tags: \n \n Eva Kingma\,\n\n flute maker\,\n\n Low flutes\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Website: \n https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\, 1956 \n \n \n \n\n\n Delft\,\n\n\n\n Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Birthday of Joachim Andersen \n\n\n \n \n Birthday of Marcel Moyse URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/birthday-of-verne-q-powell/2026-04-07/ LOCATION:April 7\, 1879\, Danville\, IN\, United States CATEGORIES:Birthdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://flutealmanac.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Screenshot_20240808_003700_Gallery.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260331 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260401 DTSTAMP:20260403T211706 CREATED:20240820T015922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T235554Z UID:10000556-1774915200-1775001599@flutealmanac.com SUMMARY:Birthday of Johann Sebastian Bach DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n « All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n Birthdays \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tags: \n \n Eva Kingma\,\n\n flute maker\,\n\n Low flutes\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Website: \n https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\, 1956 \n \n \n \n\n\n Delft\,\n\n\n\n Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Birthday of Joachim Andersen \n\n\n \n \n Birthday of Marcel Moyse URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/birthday-of-johann-sebastian-bach/2026-03-31/ LOCATION:March 31\, 1685\, Eisenach\, Germany CATEGORIES:Birthdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://flutealmanac.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Johann_Sebastian_Bach.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260315 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260316 DTSTAMP:20260403T211706 CREATED:20240821T133237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T133430Z UID:10000608-1773532800-1773619199@flutealmanac.com SUMMARY:Premiere of Carl Reinecke's Flute Concerto DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n « All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n Birthdays \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tags: \n \n Eva Kingma\,\n\n flute maker\,\n\n Low flutes\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Website: \n https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\, 1956 \n \n \n \n\n\n Delft\,\n\n\n\n Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Birthday of Joachim Andersen \n\n\n \n \n Birthday of Marcel Moyse URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/premiere-of-carl-reineckes-flute-concerto/2026-03-15/ LOCATION:March 15\, 1909\, Leipzig\, Germany CATEGORIES:Premiere ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://flutealmanac.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/9790004211274.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260315 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260316 DTSTAMP:20260403T211706 CREATED:20240730T154709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T155043Z UID:10000474-1773532800-1773619199@flutealmanac.com SUMMARY:Michel de la Barre (1675-1745) DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n « All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n Birthdays \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tags: \n \n Eva Kingma\,\n\n flute maker\,\n\n Low flutes\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Website: \n https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\, 1956 \n \n \n \n\n\n Delft\,\n\n\n\n Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Birthday of Joachim Andersen \n\n\n \n \n Birthday of Marcel Moyse URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/michel-de-la-barre-1675-1745/2026-03-15/ LOCATION:c. 1675 – 15 March 1745\, France CATEGORIES:Birthdays,Deaths ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://flutealmanac.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Michel_de_La_Barre.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260226 DTSTAMP:20260403T211706 CREATED:20240821T134520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T134520Z UID:10000612-1771977600-1772063999@flutealmanac.com SUMMARY:Premiere of Jacques Ibert's Flute Concerto DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n « All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n Birthdays \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tags: \n \n Eva Kingma\,\n\n flute maker\,\n\n Low flutes\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Website: \n https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\, 1956 \n \n \n \n\n\n Delft\,\n\n\n\n Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Birthday of Joachim Andersen \n\n\n \n \n Birthday of Marcel Moyse URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/premiere-of-jacques-iberts-flute-concerto/2026-02-25/ LOCATION:February 25\, 1934\, Paris\, France CATEGORIES:Premiere ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://flutealmanac.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/al18761_0.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260130 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260131 DTSTAMP:20260403T211706 CREATED:20240730T152908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T153049Z UID:10000462-1769731200-1769817599@flutealmanac.com SUMMARY:Birthday of Johann Joachim Quantz DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n « All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n Birthdays \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tags: \n \n Eva Kingma\,\n\n flute maker\,\n\n Low flutes\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Website: \n https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\, 1956 \n \n \n \n\n\n Delft\,\n\n\n\n Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Birthday of Joachim Andersen \n\n\n \n \n Birthday of Marcel Moyse URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/birthday-of-johann-joachim-quantz/2026-01-30/ LOCATION:January 30\, 1697\, Scheden\, Germany CATEGORIES:Birthdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://flutealmanac.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Quantz_by_Gerhard.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260129 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260130 DTSTAMP:20260403T211706 CREATED:20240730T160347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T160454Z UID:10000484-1769644800-1769731199@flutealmanac.com SUMMARY:Aurèle Nicolet died in 2016 DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n « All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n Birthdays \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tags: \n \n Eva Kingma\,\n\n flute maker\,\n\n Low flutes\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Website: \n https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\, 1956 \n \n \n \n\n\n Delft\,\n\n\n\n Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Birthday of Joachim Andersen \n\n\n \n \n Birthday of Marcel Moyse URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/aurele-nicolet-died-in-2016/2026-01-29/ LOCATION:January 29\, 2016\, Freiburg im Breisgau\, Germany CATEGORIES:Deaths ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://flutealmanac.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Screenshot_20240727_123329_Google.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260127 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260128 DTSTAMP:20260403T211706 CREATED:20240819T123408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T235528Z UID:10000533-1769472000-1769558399@flutealmanac.com SUMMARY:Birthday of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n « All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n Birthdays \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tags: \n \n Eva Kingma\,\n\n flute maker\,\n\n Low flutes\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Website: \n https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\, 1956 \n \n \n \n\n\n Delft\,\n\n\n\n Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Birthday of Joachim Andersen \n\n\n \n \n Birthday of Marcel Moyse URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/birthday-of-wolfgang-amadeus-mozart/2026-01-27/ LOCATION:January 27\, 1756\, Salzburg\, Austria CATEGORIES:Birthdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://flutealmanac.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Barbara_Krafft_-_Portrat_Wolfgang_Amadeus_Mozart_1819FXD.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260122 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260123 DTSTAMP:20260403T211706 CREATED:20240730T155807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T155917Z UID:10000479-1769040000-1769126399@flutealmanac.com SUMMARY:Birthday of Aurèle Nicolet DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n « All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n Birthdays \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tags: \n \n Eva Kingma\,\n\n flute maker\,\n\n Low flutes\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Website: \n https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\, 1956 \n \n \n \n\n\n Delft\,\n\n\n\n Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Birthday of Joachim Andersen \n\n\n \n \n Birthday of Marcel Moyse URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/birthday-of-aurele-nicolet/2026-01-22/ LOCATION:January 22\, 1926\, Neuchâtel\, Switzerland CATEGORIES:Birthdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://flutealmanac.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Screenshot_20240727_122731_Google.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260117 DTSTAMP:20260403T211706 CREATED:20240821T130329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T130501Z UID:10000588-1768521600-1768607999@flutealmanac.com SUMMARY:Premiere of Edgard Varèse's Density 21.5 DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n « All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n Birthdays \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tags: \n \n Eva Kingma\,\n\n flute maker\,\n\n Low flutes\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Website: \n https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\, 1956 \n \n \n \n\n\n Delft\,\n\n\n\n Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Birthday of Joachim Andersen \n\n\n \n \n Birthday of Marcel Moyse URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/premiere-of-edgard-vareses-density-21-5/2026-01-16/ LOCATION:January 16\, 1936\, New York\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Premiere ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://flutealmanac.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/1001-50481056.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260113 DTSTAMP:20260403T211706 CREATED:20240730T145054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T145227Z UID:10000445-1768176000-1768262399@flutealmanac.com SUMMARY:Louis Lot died in 1896 DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n « All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n Birthdays \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tags: \n \n Eva Kingma\,\n\n flute maker\,\n\n Low flutes\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Website: \n https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\, 1956 \n \n \n \n\n\n Delft\,\n\n\n\n Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Birthday of Joachim Andersen \n\n\n \n \n Birthday of Marcel Moyse URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/louis-lot-died-in-1896/2026-01-12/ LOCATION:January 12\, 1896\, Chatou\, France CATEGORIES:Deaths ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://flutealmanac.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Screenshot_20240728_003521_eBay.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260107 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260108 DTSTAMP:20260403T211706 CREATED:20240730T021054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T021359Z UID:10000440-1767744000-1767830399@flutealmanac.com SUMMARY:Birthday of Jean-Pierre Rampal DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n « All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n Birthdays \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tags: \n \n Eva Kingma\,\n\n flute maker\,\n\n Low flutes\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Website: \n https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\, 1956 \n \n \n \n\n\n Delft\,\n\n\n\n Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Birthday of Joachim Andersen \n\n\n \n \n Birthday of Marcel Moyse URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/birthday-of-jean-pierre-rampal/2026-01-07/ LOCATION:January 7\, 1922\, Marseille\, France CATEGORIES:Birthdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://flutealmanac.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/440px-Jean_Pierre_Rampal.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102 DTSTAMP:20260403T211706 CREATED:20240730T015915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T020031Z UID:10000435-1767225600-1767311999@flutealmanac.com SUMMARY:Anniversary of Emanuel Flutes DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n « All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n Birthdays \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tags: \n \n Eva Kingma\,\n\n flute maker\,\n\n Low flutes\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Website: \n https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\, 1956 \n \n \n \n\n\n Delft\,\n\n\n\n Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Birthday of Joachim Andersen \n\n\n \n \n Birthday of Marcel Moyse URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/anniversary-of-emanuel-flutes/2026-01-01/ LOCATION:January 1\, 1991 – Boston\, USA\, 1001 Great Pond Rd\, North Andover\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Anniversary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://flutealmanac.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Screenshot_20240721_085839_Facebook.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251231 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260101 DTSTAMP:20260403T211707 CREATED:20240730T014259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T014411Z UID:10000429-1767139200-1767225599@flutealmanac.com SUMMARY:New York Flute Club was founded in 1920 DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n « All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n Birthdays \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tags: \n \n Eva Kingma\,\n\n flute maker\,\n\n Low flutes\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Website: \n https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\, 1956 \n \n \n \n\n\n Delft\,\n\n\n\n Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Birthday of Joachim Andersen \n\n\n \n \n Birthday of Marcel Moyse URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/new-york-flute-club-was-founded-in-1920/2025-12-31/ LOCATION:December 31\, 1920\, New York\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Anniversary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://flutealmanac.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/NYFC_Centennial_booklet_110819_print_pages-front.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251218 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251219 DTSTAMP:20260403T211707 CREATED:20240819T172332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T235434Z UID:10000517-1766016000-1766102399@flutealmanac.com SUMMARY:Premiere of Bohuslav Martinů's  Sonata for Flute and Piano DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n « All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n Birthdays \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tags: \n \n Eva Kingma\,\n\n flute maker\,\n\n Low flutes\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Website: \n https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\, 1956 \n \n \n \n\n\n Delft\,\n\n\n\n Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Birthday of Joachim Andersen \n\n\n \n \n Birthday of Marcel Moyse URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/premiere-of-bohuslav-martinus-sonata-for-flute-and-piano/2025-12-18/ LOCATION:December 18\, 1949\, New York\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Premiere ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://flutealmanac.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Martinu-flute-sonata.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251208 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251209 DTSTAMP:20260403T211707 CREATED:20240819T173328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T235507Z UID:10000525-1765152000-1765238399@flutealmanac.com SUMMARY:Birthday of Bohuslav Martinů DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n « All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n Birthdays \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tags: \n \n Eva Kingma\,\n\n flute maker\,\n\n Low flutes\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Website: \n https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\, 1956 \n \n \n \n\n\n Delft\,\n\n\n\n Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Birthday of Joachim Andersen \n\n\n \n \n Birthday of Marcel Moyse URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/birthday-of-bohuslav-martinu/2025-12-08/ LOCATION:December 8\, 1890\, Policka\, Czech Republic CATEGORIES:Birthdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://flutealmanac.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Martinu_1943.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251208 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251209 DTSTAMP:20260403T211707 CREATED:20240729T224557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T224900Z UID:10000424-1765152000-1765238399@flutealmanac.com SUMMARY:Birthday of Sir James Galway DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n « All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n Birthdays \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tags: \n \n Eva Kingma\,\n\n flute maker\,\n\n Low flutes\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Website: \n https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\, 1956 \n \n \n \n\n\n Delft\,\n\n\n\n Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Birthday of Joachim Andersen \n\n\n \n \n Birthday of Marcel Moyse URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/birthday-of-sir-james-galway/2025-12-08/ LOCATION:December 8\, 1939\, Belfast\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Birthdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://flutealmanac.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/BIO2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251205 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251206 DTSTAMP:20260403T211707 CREATED:20240819T124422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T173830Z UID:10000529-1764892800-1764979199@flutealmanac.com SUMMARY:Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart died in 1791 DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n « All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n Birthdays \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tags: \n \n Eva Kingma\,\n\n flute maker\,\n\n Low flutes\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Website: \n https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\, 1956 \n \n \n \n\n\n Delft\,\n\n\n\n Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Birthday of Joachim Andersen \n\n\n \n \n Birthday of Marcel Moyse URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/wolfgang-amadeus-mozart-died-in-1791/2025-12-05/ LOCATION:December 5\, 1791\, Vienna\, Austria CATEGORIES:Deaths ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://flutealmanac.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/15503_FS_PK233319alt.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251204 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251205 DTSTAMP:20260403T211707 CREATED:20240925T191409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T191947Z UID:10000641-1764806400-1764892799@flutealmanac.com SUMMARY:Birthday of Ernesto Köhler DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n « All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n Birthdays \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tags: \n \n Eva Kingma\,\n\n flute maker\,\n\n Low flutes\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Website: \n https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\, 1956 \n \n \n \n\n\n Delft\,\n\n\n\n Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Birthday of Joachim Andersen \n\n\n \n \n Birthday of Marcel Moyse URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/birthday-of-ernesto-kohler/2025-12-04/ LOCATION:December 4\, 1849\, Modena\, Italy CATEGORIES:Birthdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://flutealmanac.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Screenshot_20240925_151727_Google.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251202 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251203 DTSTAMP:20260403T211707 CREATED:20240821T132438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T133033Z UID:10000604-1764633600-1764719999@flutealmanac.com SUMMARY:Premiere of Arthur Honegger's Danse de la Chèvre DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n « All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n Birthdays \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tags: \n \n Eva Kingma\,\n\n flute maker\,\n\n Low flutes\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Website: \n https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\, 1956 \n \n \n \n\n\n Delft\,\n\n\n\n Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Birthday of Joachim Andersen \n\n\n \n \n Birthday of Marcel Moyse URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/premiere-of-arthur-honeggers-danse-de-la-chevre/2025-12-02/ LOCATION:December 2\, 1921\, Paris\, France CATEGORIES:Premiere ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://flutealmanac.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Screenshot_20240820_222958_Chrome.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251202 DTSTAMP:20260403T211707 CREATED:20240821T130746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T131144Z UID:10000592-1764547200-1764633599@flutealmanac.com SUMMARY:Premiere of Claude Debussy's Syrinx DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n « All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n Birthdays \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tags: \n \n Eva Kingma\,\n\n flute maker\,\n\n Low flutes\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Website: \n https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\, 1956 \n \n \n \n\n\n Delft\,\n\n\n\n Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Birthday of Joachim Andersen \n\n\n \n \n Birthday of Marcel Moyse URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/premiere-of-claude-debussys-syrinx/2025-12-01/ LOCATION:December 1\, 1913\, Paris\, France CATEGORIES:Premiere ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://flutealmanac.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Screenshot_20240820_235022_Chrome.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251125 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251126 DTSTAMP:20260403T211707 CREATED:20240729T220520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T220803Z UID:10000414-1764028800-1764115199@flutealmanac.com SUMMARY:Theobald Böhm died in 1881 DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n « All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n Birthdays \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tags: \n \n Eva Kingma\,\n\n flute maker\,\n\n Low flutes\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Website: \n https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\, 1956 \n \n \n \n\n\n Delft\,\n\n\n\n Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Birthday of Joachim Andersen \n\n\n \n \n Birthday of Marcel Moyse URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/theobald-bohm-died-in-1881/2025-11-25/ LOCATION:November 25\, 1881\, Munich\, Germany CATEGORIES:Deaths ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://flutealmanac.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Theobald_Bohm.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251117 DTSTAMP:20260403T211707 CREATED:20240924T062630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T121650Z UID:10000624-1763251200-1763337599@flutealmanac.com SUMMARY:Premiere of Charles Griffes's Poem DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n « All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n Birthdays \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tags: \n \n Eva Kingma\,\n\n flute maker\,\n\n Low flutes\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Website: \n https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\, 1956 \n \n \n \n\n\n Delft\,\n\n\n\n Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Birthday of Joachim Andersen \n\n\n \n \n Birthday of Marcel Moyse URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/premiere-of-charles-griffess-poem/2025-11-16/ LOCATION:November 16\, 1919\, Aeolian Hall\, New York City\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Premiere ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://flutealmanac.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/19757906_cover-large_file.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251102 DTSTAMP:20260403T211707 CREATED:20240729T211829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T212111Z UID:10000403-1761955200-1762041599@flutealmanac.com SUMMARY:Marcel Moyse died in 1984 DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n « All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n Birthdays \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tags: \n \n Eva Kingma\,\n\n flute maker\,\n\n Low flutes\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Website: \n https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\, 1956 \n \n \n \n\n\n Delft\,\n\n\n\n Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Birthday of Joachim Andersen \n\n\n \n \n Birthday of Marcel Moyse URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/marcel-moyse-died-in-1984/2025-11-01/ LOCATION:November 1\, 1984\, Brattleboro\, VT\, United States CATEGORIES:Deaths ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://flutealmanac.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/licensed-image.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251031 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251101 DTSTAMP:20260403T211707 CREATED:20240729T210240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T210359Z UID:10000398-1761868800-1761955199@flutealmanac.com SUMMARY:Birthday of Georges Barrère DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n « All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n Birthdays \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tags: \n \n Eva Kingma\,\n\n flute maker\,\n\n Low flutes\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Website: \n https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\, 1956 \n \n \n \n\n\n Delft\,\n\n\n\n Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Birthday of Joachim Andersen \n\n\n \n \n Birthday of Marcel Moyse URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/birthday-of-georges-barrere/2025-10-31/ LOCATION:October 31\, 1876\, Bordeaux\, France CATEGORIES:Birthdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://flutealmanac.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Georges_Barrere_01.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251029 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251103 DTSTAMP:20260403T211707 CREATED:20251010T124932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T130640Z UID:10000651-1761696000-1762127999@flutealmanac.com SUMMARY:The 7th International Flute Convention by La Traversière – Puteaux\, France (2025) DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n « All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n Birthdays \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tags: \n \n Eva Kingma\,\n\n flute maker\,\n\n Low flutes\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Website: \n https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\, 1956 \n \n \n \n\n\n Delft\,\n\n\n\n Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Birthday of Joachim Andersen \n\n\n \n \n Birthday of Marcel Moyse URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/the-7th-international-flute-convention-by-la-traversiere-puteaux-france-2025/ LOCATION:Jean-Baptiste Lully Conservatory\, 5 Rue Francis de Pressensé\, Puteaux\, 92800\, France CATEGORIES:Convention ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://flutealmanac.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/7th-International-Flute-Convention-by-La-Traversie.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251027 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251028 DTSTAMP:20260403T211707 CREATED:20240729T205057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T205229Z UID:10000393-1761523200-1761609599@flutealmanac.com SUMMARY:Birthday of Maxence Larrieu DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n « All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n Birthdays \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tags: \n \n Eva Kingma\,\n\n flute maker\,\n\n Low flutes\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Website: \n https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\, 1956 \n \n \n \n\n\n Delft\,\n\n\n\n Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Birthday of Joachim Andersen \n\n\n \n \n Birthday of Marcel Moyse URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/birthday-of-maxence-larrieu/2025-10-27/ LOCATION:October 27\, 1934\, Marseille\, France CATEGORIES:Birthdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://flutealmanac.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/larrieu-photo-bio.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251021 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251022 DTSTAMP:20260403T211707 CREATED:20240729T203810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T111511Z UID:10000388-1761004800-1761091199@flutealmanac.com SUMMARY:Premiere of Nielsen Flute Concerto DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n « All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n Birthdays \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tags: \n \n Eva Kingma\,\n\n flute maker\,\n\n Low flutes\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Website: \n https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\, 1956 \n \n \n \n\n\n Delft\,\n\n\n\n Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Birthday of Joachim Andersen \n\n\n \n \n Birthday of Marcel Moyse URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/premiere-of-nielsen-flute-concerto/2025-10-21/ LOCATION:October 21\, 1926\, Paris\, France CATEGORIES:Premiere ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://flutealmanac.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/VIP_Temp_File_image_repair_1729508991639.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251026 DTSTAMP:20260403T211708 CREATED:20240803T021342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T141345Z UID:10000501-1760832000-1761436799@flutealmanac.com SUMMARY:The 21st International Friedrich Kuhlau Flute Competition DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n « All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n Birthdays \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tags: \n \n Eva Kingma\,\n\n flute maker\,\n\n Low flutes\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Website: \n https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\, 1956 \n \n \n \n\n\n Delft\,\n\n\n\n Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Birthday of Joachim Andersen \n\n\n \n \n Birthday of Marcel Moyse URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/21st-international-friedrich-kuhlau-flute-competition/ LOCATION:International Friedrich Kuhlau Flute Competition\, Herzogenplatz 2\, Uelzen\, 29525\, Germany CATEGORIES:Competitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://flutealmanac.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/3589209511.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251018 DTSTAMP:20260403T211708 CREATED:20240821T132049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T132239Z UID:10000600-1760659200-1760745599@flutealmanac.com SUMMARY:Premiere of Joaquín Rodrigo's Concierto pastoral DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n « All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n Birthdays \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tags: \n \n Eva Kingma\,\n\n flute maker\,\n\n Low flutes\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Website: \n https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\, 1956 \n \n \n \n\n\n Delft\,\n\n\n\n Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Birthday of Joachim Andersen \n\n\n \n \n Birthday of Marcel Moyse URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/premiere-of-joaquin-rodrigos-concierto-pastoral/2025-10-17/ LOCATION:October 17\, 1978\, Madrid\, Spain CATEGORIES:Premiere ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://flutealmanac.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Screenshot_20240820_225817_eBay.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR