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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/2028-03-31/
LOCATION:March 31\, 1685\, Eisenach\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Birthdays
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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/2028-04-07/
LOCATION:April 7\, 1879\, Danville\, IN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birthdays
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SUMMARY:Birthday of Theobald Böhm
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-theobald-bohm/2028-04-09/
LOCATION:April 9\, 1794\, Munich\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Birthdays
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SUMMARY:Premiere of Paul Hindemith'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-paul-hindemiths-sonata-for-flute-and-piano/2028-04-10/
LOCATION:April 10\, 1937\, Library of Congress\, Washington\, D.C.\, United States
CATEGORIES:Premiere
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280430
DTSTAMP:20260403T223834
CREATED:20240730T151538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T151652Z
UID:10000459-1840579200-1840665599@flutealmanac.com
SUMMARY:Birthday of Joachim Andersen
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-joachim-andersen/2028-04-29/
LOCATION:April 29\, 1847\, Copenhagen\, Denmark
CATEGORIES:Birthdays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280516
DTSTAMP:20260403T223834
CREATED:20240820T022216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T022350Z
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SUMMARY:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma
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/happy-birthday-to-eva-kingma/2028-05-15/
LOCATION:May 15\, 1956\, Delft\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Birthdays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280518
DTSTAMP:20260403T223834
CREATED:20240729T212759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T213002Z
UID:10000411-1842134400-1842220799@flutealmanac.com
SUMMARY:Birthday of Marcel Moyse
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-marcel-moyse/2028-05-17/
LOCATION:May 17\, 1889\, Saint-Amour\, France
CATEGORIES:Birthdays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280518
DTSTAMP:20260403T223834
CREATED:20240730T150209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T150435Z
UID:10000453-1842134400-1842220799@flutealmanac.com
SUMMARY:Birthday of Louis Lot
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-louis-lot/2028-05-17/
LOCATION:May 17\, 1807\, La Couture-Boussey\, France
CATEGORIES:Birthdays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280619
DTSTAMP:20260403T223834
CREATED:20240821T125802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T130021Z
UID:10000586-1844899200-1844985599@flutealmanac.com
SUMMARY:Premiere of Poulenc'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-poulencs-sonata-for-flute-and-piano/2028-06-18/
LOCATION:June 18\, 1957\, Strasbourg\, France
CATEGORIES:Premiere
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280713
DTSTAMP:20260403T223834
CREATED:20240730T153735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T153824Z
UID:10000470-1846972800-1847059199@flutealmanac.com
SUMMARY:Johann Joachim Quantz died in 1773
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/johann-joachim-quantz-died-in-1773/2028-07-12/
LOCATION:July 12\, 1773\, Potsdam\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Deaths
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280717
DTSTAMP:20260403T223834
CREATED:20240924T123815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T124029Z
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SUMMARY:Premiere of Claude Bolling's Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano Trio
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-bollings-suite-for-flute-and-jazz-piano-trio/2028-07-16/
LOCATION:July 16\, 1975\, France
CATEGORIES:Premiere
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280723
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280724
DTSTAMP:20260403T223835
CREATED:20240820T015548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T235404Z
UID:10000554-1847923200-1848009599@flutealmanac.com
SUMMARY:Jean-Louis Tulou died in 1865
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/jean-louis-tulou-died-in-1865/2028-07-23/
LOCATION:July 23\, 1865\, Nantes\, France
CATEGORIES:Deaths
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280729
DTSTAMP:20260403T223835
CREATED:20240819T024531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T235544Z
UID:10000539-1848355200-1848441599@flutealmanac.com
SUMMARY:Johann Sebastian Bach died in 1750
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/johann-sebastian-bach-died-in-1750/2028-07-28/
LOCATION:July 28\, 1750\, Leipzig\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Deaths
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280730
DTSTAMP:20260403T223835
CREATED:20240729T142300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T154144Z
UID:10000319-1848441600-1848527999@flutealmanac.com
SUMMARY:Leonardo De Lorenzo died in 1962
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/leonardo-de-lorenzo-died-in-1962/2028-07-29/
LOCATION:July 29\, 1962\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Deaths
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280731
DTSTAMP:20260403T223835
CREATED:20240729T144629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T151423Z
UID:10000325-1848528000-1848614399@flutealmanac.com
SUMMARY:Louis Moyse died in 2007
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-moyse-died-in-2007/2028-07-30/
LOCATION:July 30\, 2007\, Montpelier\, VT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Deaths
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280803
DTSTAMP:20260403T223835
CREATED:20240729T150506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T150801Z
UID:10000330-1848787200-1848873599@flutealmanac.com
SUMMARY:Birthday of Jeanne Baxtresser
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-jeanne-baxtresser/2028-08-02/
LOCATION:August 2\, 1947\, Bethlehem\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birthdays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280809
DTSTAMP:20260403T223835
CREATED:20240729T135410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T135829Z
UID:10000308-1849305600-1849391999@flutealmanac.com
SUMMARY:Birthday of Cécile Chaminade
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-cecile-chaminade/2028-08-08/
LOCATION:August 8\, 1857\, Paris\, France
CATEGORIES:Birthdays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280809
DTSTAMP:20260403T223835
CREATED:20240729T164835Z
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UID:10000351-1849305600-1849391999@flutealmanac.com
SUMMARY:Birthday of André Jolivet
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-andre-jolivet/2028-08-08/
LOCATION:August 8\, 1905\, Paris\, France
CATEGORIES:Birthdays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280811
DTSTAMP:20260403T223835
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SUMMARY:Birthday of Ian Anderson
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-ian-anderson/2028-08-10/
LOCATION:August 10\, 1947\, Dunfermline\, Scotland\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Birthdays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280811
DTSTAMP:20260403T223835
CREATED:20240729T223635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T223747Z
UID:10000422-1849478400-1849564799@flutealmanac.com
SUMMARY:First NFA Convention held in 1973
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/first-nfa-convention-held-in-1973/2028-08-10/
LOCATION:August 10\, 1973\, Anaheim\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Convention
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280814
DTSTAMP:20260403T223835
CREATED:20240730T161510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T082148Z
UID:10000499-1849737600-1849823999@flutealmanac.com
SUMMARY:Birthday of Johann Christoph Denner
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-christoph-denner/2028-08-13/
LOCATION:August 13\, 1655\, Leipzig\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Birthdays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280815
DTSTAMP:20260403T223835
CREATED:20240729T153607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T153856Z
UID:10000336-1849824000-1849910399@flutealmanac.com
SUMMARY:Birthday of Louis Moyse
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-louis-moyse/2028-08-14/
LOCATION:August 14\, 1912\, Scheveningen\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Birthdays
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20280814T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20280814T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223835
CREATED:20240729T172153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T172431Z
UID:10000361-1849852800-1849885200@flutealmanac.com
SUMMARY:Birthday of Friedrich Dülon
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-friedrich-dulon/2028-08-14/
LOCATION:August 14\, 1768\, Oranienburg\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Birthdays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280816
DTSTAMP:20260403T223835
CREATED:20240729T173427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T173602Z
UID:10000366-1849910400-1849996799@flutealmanac.com
SUMMARY:Birthday of Jacques Ibert
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-jacques-ibert/2028-08-15/
LOCATION:August 15\, 1890 – February 5\, 1962\, Paris\, France
CATEGORIES:Birthdays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280820
DTSTAMP:20260403T223835
CREATED:20240729T174414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T174642Z
UID:10000371-1850256000-1850342399@flutealmanac.com
SUMMARY:Birthday of George Enescu
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-george-enescu/2028-08-19/
LOCATION:August 19\, 1881\, Liveni\, Romania
CATEGORIES:Birthdays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280829
DTSTAMP:20260403T223836
CREATED:20240819T134316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T235454Z
UID:10000524-1851033600-1851119999@flutealmanac.com
SUMMARY:Bohuslav Martinů died in 1959
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/bohuslav-martinu-died-in-1959/2028-08-28/
LOCATION:August 28\, 1959\, Liestal\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Deaths
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280830
DTSTAMP:20260403T223836
CREATED:20240729T154654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T154957Z
UID:10000341-1851120000-1851206399@flutealmanac.com
SUMMARY:Birthday of Leonardo De Lorenzo
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-leonardo-de-lorenzo/2028-08-29/
LOCATION:August 29\, 1875\, Viggiano\, Potenza\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Birthdays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280913
DTSTAMP:20260403T223836
CREATED:20240819T214636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T235422Z
UID:10000551-1852329600-1852415999@flutealmanac.com
SUMMARY:Birthday of Jean-Louis Tulou
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-louis-tulou/2028-09-12/
LOCATION:September 12\, 1786\, Paris\, France
CATEGORIES:Birthdays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280917
DTSTAMP:20260403T223836
CREATED:20240729T182749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T182856Z
UID:10000376-1852675200-1852761599@flutealmanac.com
SUMMARY:Birthday of Paul Taffanel
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-paul-taffanel/2028-09-16/
LOCATION:September 16\, 1844\, Bordeaux\, France
CATEGORIES:Birthdays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280930
DTSTAMP:20260403T223836
CREATED:20240729T185755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T082610Z
UID:10000381-1853798400-1853884799@flutealmanac.com
SUMMARY:Birthday of Jacques-Martin Hotteterre
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-jacques-martin-hotteterre/2028-09-29/
LOCATION:September 29\, 1673\, Paris\, France
CATEGORIES:Birthdays
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