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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
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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
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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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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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://flutealmanac.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Jacques_Ibert.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280820
DTSTAMP:20260403T190927
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://flutealmanac.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Georges_Enesco_1930.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280829
DTSTAMP:20260403T190927
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://flutealmanac.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/02389752.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280830
DTSTAMP:20260403T190927
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280913
DTSTAMP:20260403T190927
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://flutealmanac.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Jean-Louis_Tulou_by_Henri_Grevedon.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280917
DTSTAMP:20260403T190927
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://flutealmanac.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/PaulTaffanel.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280930
DTSTAMP:20260403T190928
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://flutealmanac.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Hotteterre.webp
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20281001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20281002
DTSTAMP:20260403T190928
CREATED:20240820T020803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T235355Z
UID:10000563-1853971200-1854057599@flutealmanac.com
SUMMARY:Masashi Miyazawa founded Miyazawa Flutes
DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. 								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	« All Events\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			May 15\n\n		\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n\n	Categories:	\n		Birthdays	\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n	Tags:	\n		\n	Eva Kingma\,\n\n	flute maker\,\n\n	Low flutes\n	\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n	Website:	\n	https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n	\n			\n		May 15\, 1956			\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	Delft\,\n\n\n\n	Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n	+ Google Map \n\n\n	\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n	\n	 \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n	\n	Add to calendar	\n		\n	\n\n		\n			\n									\n	Google Calendar\n\n									\n	iCalendar\n\n									\n	Outlook 365\n\n									\n	Outlook Live\n\n							\n		\n\n		\n	\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n				Birthday of Joachim Andersen	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Birthday of Marcel Moyse
URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/masashi-miyazawa-founded-miyazawa-flutes/2028-10-01/
LOCATION:October 1\, 1969\, Tokyo\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Anniversary
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://flutealmanac.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Miyazawa.webp
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20281008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20281009
DTSTAMP:20260403T190928
CREATED:20240729T191017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T082621Z
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SUMMARY:Birthday of Lady Jeanne Galway
DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. 								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	« All Events\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			May 15\n\n		\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n\n	Categories:	\n		Birthdays	\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n	Tags:	\n		\n	Eva Kingma\,\n\n	flute maker\,\n\n	Low flutes\n	\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n	Website:	\n	https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n	\n			\n		May 15\, 1956			\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	Delft\,\n\n\n\n	Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n	+ Google Map \n\n\n	\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n	\n	 \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n	\n	Add to calendar	\n		\n	\n\n		\n			\n									\n	Google Calendar\n\n									\n	iCalendar\n\n									\n	Outlook 365\n\n									\n	Outlook Live\n\n							\n		\n\n		\n	\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n				Birthday of Joachim Andersen	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Birthday of Marcel Moyse
URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/birthday-of-lady-jeanne-galway/2028-10-08/
LOCATION:October 8\, 1955\, Long Island\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birthdays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20281017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20281018
DTSTAMP:20260403T190928
CREATED:20240821T132049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T132239Z
UID:10000603-1855353600-1855439999@flutealmanac.com
SUMMARY:Premiere of Joaquín Rodrigo's Concierto pastoral
DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. 								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	« All Events\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			May 15\n\n		\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n\n	Categories:	\n		Birthdays	\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n	Tags:	\n		\n	Eva Kingma\,\n\n	flute maker\,\n\n	Low flutes\n	\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n	Website:	\n	https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n	\n			\n		May 15\, 1956			\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	Delft\,\n\n\n\n	Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n	+ Google Map \n\n\n	\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n	\n	 \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n	\n	Add to calendar	\n		\n	\n\n		\n			\n									\n	Google Calendar\n\n									\n	iCalendar\n\n									\n	Outlook 365\n\n									\n	Outlook Live\n\n							\n		\n\n		\n	\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n				Birthday of Joachim Andersen	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Birthday of Marcel Moyse
URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/premiere-of-joaquin-rodrigos-concierto-pastoral/2028-10-17/
LOCATION:October 17\, 1978\, Madrid\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Premiere
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20281021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20281022
DTSTAMP:20260403T190928
CREATED:20240729T203810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T111511Z
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SUMMARY:Premiere of Nielsen Flute Concerto
DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. 								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	« All Events\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			May 15\n\n		\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n\n	Categories:	\n		Birthdays	\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n	Tags:	\n		\n	Eva Kingma\,\n\n	flute maker\,\n\n	Low flutes\n	\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n	Website:	\n	https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n	\n			\n		May 15\, 1956			\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	Delft\,\n\n\n\n	Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n	+ Google Map \n\n\n	\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n	\n	 \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n	\n	Add to calendar	\n		\n	\n\n		\n			\n									\n	Google Calendar\n\n									\n	iCalendar\n\n									\n	Outlook 365\n\n									\n	Outlook Live\n\n							\n		\n\n		\n	\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n				Birthday of Joachim Andersen	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Birthday of Marcel Moyse
URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/premiere-of-nielsen-flute-concerto/2028-10-21/
LOCATION:October 21\, 1926\, Paris\, France
CATEGORIES:Premiere
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20281027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20281028
DTSTAMP:20260403T190928
CREATED:20240729T205057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T205229Z
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SUMMARY:Birthday of Maxence Larrieu
DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. 								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	« All Events\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			May 15\n\n		\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n\n	Categories:	\n		Birthdays	\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n	Tags:	\n		\n	Eva Kingma\,\n\n	flute maker\,\n\n	Low flutes\n	\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n	Website:	\n	https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n	\n			\n		May 15\, 1956			\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	Delft\,\n\n\n\n	Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n	+ Google Map \n\n\n	\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n	\n	 \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n	\n	Add to calendar	\n		\n	\n\n		\n			\n									\n	Google Calendar\n\n									\n	iCalendar\n\n									\n	Outlook 365\n\n									\n	Outlook Live\n\n							\n		\n\n		\n	\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n				Birthday of Joachim Andersen	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Birthday of Marcel Moyse
URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/birthday-of-maxence-larrieu/2028-10-27/
LOCATION:October 27\, 1934\, Marseille\, France
CATEGORIES:Birthdays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20281031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20281101
DTSTAMP:20260403T190928
CREATED:20240729T210240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T210359Z
UID:10000401-1856563200-1856649599@flutealmanac.com
SUMMARY:Birthday of Georges Barrère
DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. 								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	« All Events\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			May 15\n\n		\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n\n	Categories:	\n		Birthdays	\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n	Tags:	\n		\n	Eva Kingma\,\n\n	flute maker\,\n\n	Low flutes\n	\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n	Website:	\n	https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n	\n			\n		May 15\, 1956			\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	Delft\,\n\n\n\n	Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n	+ Google Map \n\n\n	\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n	\n	 \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n	\n	Add to calendar	\n		\n	\n\n		\n			\n									\n	Google Calendar\n\n									\n	iCalendar\n\n									\n	Outlook 365\n\n									\n	Outlook Live\n\n							\n		\n\n		\n	\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n				Birthday of Joachim Andersen	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Birthday of Marcel Moyse
URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/birthday-of-georges-barrere/2028-10-31/
LOCATION:October 31\, 1876\, Bordeaux\, France
CATEGORIES:Birthdays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20281101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20281102
DTSTAMP:20260403T190928
CREATED:20240729T211829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T212111Z
UID:10000406-1856649600-1856735999@flutealmanac.com
SUMMARY:Marcel Moyse died in 1984
DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. 								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	« All Events\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			May 15\n\n		\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n\n	Categories:	\n		Birthdays	\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n	Tags:	\n		\n	Eva Kingma\,\n\n	flute maker\,\n\n	Low flutes\n	\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n	Website:	\n	https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n	\n			\n		May 15\, 1956			\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	Delft\,\n\n\n\n	Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n	+ Google Map \n\n\n	\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n	\n	 \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n	\n	Add to calendar	\n		\n	\n\n		\n			\n									\n	Google Calendar\n\n									\n	iCalendar\n\n									\n	Outlook 365\n\n									\n	Outlook Live\n\n							\n		\n\n		\n	\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n				Birthday of Joachim Andersen	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Birthday of Marcel Moyse
URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/marcel-moyse-died-in-1984/2028-11-01/
LOCATION:November 1\, 1984\, Brattleboro\, VT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Deaths
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20281116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20281117
DTSTAMP:20260403T190928
CREATED:20240924T062630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T121650Z
UID:10000627-1857945600-1858031999@flutealmanac.com
SUMMARY:Premiere of Charles Griffes's Poem
DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. 								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	« All Events\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			May 15\n\n		\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n\n	Categories:	\n		Birthdays	\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n	Tags:	\n		\n	Eva Kingma\,\n\n	flute maker\,\n\n	Low flutes\n	\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n	Website:	\n	https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n	\n			\n		May 15\, 1956			\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	Delft\,\n\n\n\n	Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n	+ Google Map \n\n\n	\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n	\n	 \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n	\n	Add to calendar	\n		\n	\n\n		\n			\n									\n	Google Calendar\n\n									\n	iCalendar\n\n									\n	Outlook 365\n\n									\n	Outlook Live\n\n							\n		\n\n		\n	\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n				Birthday of Joachim Andersen	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Birthday of Marcel Moyse
URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/premiere-of-charles-griffess-poem/2028-11-16/
LOCATION:November 16\, 1919\, Aeolian Hall\, New York City\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Premiere
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20281125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20281126
DTSTAMP:20260403T190928
CREATED:20240729T220520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T220803Z
UID:10000417-1858723200-1858809599@flutealmanac.com
SUMMARY:Theobald Böhm died in 1881
DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. 								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	« All Events\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			May 15\n\n		\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n\n	Categories:	\n		Birthdays	\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n	Tags:	\n		\n	Eva Kingma\,\n\n	flute maker\,\n\n	Low flutes\n	\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n	Website:	\n	https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n	\n			\n		May 15\, 1956			\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	Delft\,\n\n\n\n	Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n	+ Google Map \n\n\n	\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n	\n	 \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n	\n	Add to calendar	\n		\n	\n\n		\n			\n									\n	Google Calendar\n\n									\n	iCalendar\n\n									\n	Outlook 365\n\n									\n	Outlook Live\n\n							\n		\n\n		\n	\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n				Birthday of Joachim Andersen	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Birthday of Marcel Moyse
URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/theobald-bohm-died-in-1881/2028-11-25/
LOCATION:November 25\, 1881\, Munich\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Deaths
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20281201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20281202
DTSTAMP:20260403T190928
CREATED:20240821T130746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T131144Z
UID:10000595-1859241600-1859327999@flutealmanac.com
SUMMARY:Premiere of Claude Debussy's Syrinx
DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. 								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	« All Events\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			May 15\n\n		\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n\n	Categories:	\n		Birthdays	\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n	Tags:	\n		\n	Eva Kingma\,\n\n	flute maker\,\n\n	Low flutes\n	\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n	Website:	\n	https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n	\n			\n		May 15\, 1956			\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	Delft\,\n\n\n\n	Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n	+ Google Map \n\n\n	\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n	\n	 \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n	\n	Add to calendar	\n		\n	\n\n		\n			\n									\n	Google Calendar\n\n									\n	iCalendar\n\n									\n	Outlook 365\n\n									\n	Outlook Live\n\n							\n		\n\n		\n	\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n				Birthday of Joachim Andersen	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Birthday of Marcel Moyse
URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/premiere-of-claude-debussys-syrinx/2028-12-01/
LOCATION:December 1\, 1913\, Paris\, France
CATEGORIES:Premiere
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20281202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20281203
DTSTAMP:20260403T190928
CREATED:20240821T132438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T133033Z
UID:10000607-1859328000-1859414399@flutealmanac.com
SUMMARY:Premiere of Arthur Honegger's Danse de la Chèvre
DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. 								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	« All Events\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			May 15\n\n		\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n\n	Categories:	\n		Birthdays	\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n	Tags:	\n		\n	Eva Kingma\,\n\n	flute maker\,\n\n	Low flutes\n	\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n	Website:	\n	https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n	\n			\n		May 15\, 1956			\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	Delft\,\n\n\n\n	Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n	+ Google Map \n\n\n	\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n	\n	 \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n	\n	Add to calendar	\n		\n	\n\n		\n			\n									\n	Google Calendar\n\n									\n	iCalendar\n\n									\n	Outlook 365\n\n									\n	Outlook Live\n\n							\n		\n\n		\n	\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n				Birthday of Joachim Andersen	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Birthday of Marcel Moyse
URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/premiere-of-arthur-honeggers-danse-de-la-chevre/2028-12-02/
LOCATION:December 2\, 1921\, Paris\, France
CATEGORIES:Premiere
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20281204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20281205
DTSTAMP:20260403T190928
CREATED:20240925T191409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T191947Z
UID:10000644-1859500800-1859587199@flutealmanac.com
SUMMARY:Birthday of Ernesto Köhler
DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. 								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	« All Events\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			May 15\n\n		\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n\n	Categories:	\n		Birthdays	\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n	Tags:	\n		\n	Eva Kingma\,\n\n	flute maker\,\n\n	Low flutes\n	\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n	Website:	\n	https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n	\n			\n		May 15\, 1956			\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	Delft\,\n\n\n\n	Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n	+ Google Map \n\n\n	\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n	\n	 \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n	\n	Add to calendar	\n		\n	\n\n		\n			\n									\n	Google Calendar\n\n									\n	iCalendar\n\n									\n	Outlook 365\n\n									\n	Outlook Live\n\n							\n		\n\n		\n	\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n				Birthday of Joachim Andersen	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Birthday of Marcel Moyse
URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/birthday-of-ernesto-kohler/2028-12-04/
LOCATION:December 4\, 1849\, Modena\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Birthdays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20281205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20281206
DTSTAMP:20260403T190928
CREATED:20240819T124422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T173830Z
UID:10000532-1859587200-1859673599@flutealmanac.com
SUMMARY:Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart died in 1791
DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. 								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	« All Events\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			May 15\n\n		\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n\n	Categories:	\n		Birthdays	\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n	Tags:	\n		\n	Eva Kingma\,\n\n	flute maker\,\n\n	Low flutes\n	\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n	Website:	\n	https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n	\n			\n		May 15\, 1956			\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	Delft\,\n\n\n\n	Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n	+ Google Map \n\n\n	\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n	\n	 \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n	\n	Add to calendar	\n		\n	\n\n		\n			\n									\n	Google Calendar\n\n									\n	iCalendar\n\n									\n	Outlook 365\n\n									\n	Outlook Live\n\n							\n		\n\n		\n	\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n				Birthday of Joachim Andersen	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Birthday of Marcel Moyse
URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/wolfgang-amadeus-mozart-died-in-1791/2028-12-05/
LOCATION:December 5\, 1791\, Vienna\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Deaths
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20281208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20281209
DTSTAMP:20260403T190929
CREATED:20240729T224557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T224900Z
UID:10000427-1859846400-1859932799@flutealmanac.com
SUMMARY:Birthday of Sir James Galway
DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. 								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	« All Events\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			May 15\n\n		\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n\n	Categories:	\n		Birthdays	\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n	Tags:	\n		\n	Eva Kingma\,\n\n	flute maker\,\n\n	Low flutes\n	\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n	Website:	\n	https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n	\n			\n		May 15\, 1956			\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	Delft\,\n\n\n\n	Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n	+ Google Map \n\n\n	\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n	\n	 \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n	\n	Add to calendar	\n		\n	\n\n		\n			\n									\n	Google Calendar\n\n									\n	iCalendar\n\n									\n	Outlook 365\n\n									\n	Outlook Live\n\n							\n		\n\n		\n	\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n				Birthday of Joachim Andersen	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Birthday of Marcel Moyse
URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/birthday-of-sir-james-galway/2028-12-08/
LOCATION:December 8\, 1939\, Belfast\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Birthdays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20281208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20281209
DTSTAMP:20260403T190929
CREATED:20240819T173328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T235507Z
UID:10000528-1859846400-1859932799@flutealmanac.com
SUMMARY:Birthday of Bohuslav Martinů
DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. 								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	« All Events\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			May 15\n\n		\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n\n	Categories:	\n		Birthdays	\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n	Tags:	\n		\n	Eva Kingma\,\n\n	flute maker\,\n\n	Low flutes\n	\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n	Website:	\n	https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n	\n			\n		May 15\, 1956			\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	Delft\,\n\n\n\n	Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n	+ Google Map \n\n\n	\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n	\n	 \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n	\n	Add to calendar	\n		\n	\n\n		\n			\n									\n	Google Calendar\n\n									\n	iCalendar\n\n									\n	Outlook 365\n\n									\n	Outlook Live\n\n							\n		\n\n		\n	\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n				Birthday of Joachim Andersen	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Birthday of Marcel Moyse
URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/birthday-of-bohuslav-martinu/2028-12-08/
LOCATION:December 8\, 1890\, Policka\, Czech Republic
CATEGORIES:Birthdays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20281218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20281219
DTSTAMP:20260403T190929
CREATED:20240819T172332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T235434Z
UID:10000520-1860710400-1860796799@flutealmanac.com
SUMMARY:Premiere of Bohuslav Martinů's  Sonata for Flute and Piano
DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. 								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	« All Events\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			May 15\n\n		\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n\n	Categories:	\n		Birthdays	\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n	Tags:	\n		\n	Eva Kingma\,\n\n	flute maker\,\n\n	Low flutes\n	\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n	Website:	\n	https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n	\n			\n		May 15\, 1956			\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	Delft\,\n\n\n\n	Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n	+ Google Map \n\n\n	\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n	\n	 \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n	\n	Add to calendar	\n		\n	\n\n		\n			\n									\n	Google Calendar\n\n									\n	iCalendar\n\n									\n	Outlook 365\n\n									\n	Outlook Live\n\n							\n		\n\n		\n	\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n				Birthday of Joachim Andersen	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Birthday of Marcel Moyse
URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/premiere-of-bohuslav-martinus-sonata-for-flute-and-piano/2028-12-18/
LOCATION:December 18\, 1949\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Premiere
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20281231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20290101
DTSTAMP:20260403T190929
CREATED:20240730T014259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T014411Z
UID:10000432-1861833600-1861919999@flutealmanac.com
SUMMARY:New York Flute Club was founded in 1920
DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. 								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	« All Events\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			May 15\n\n		\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n\n	Categories:	\n		Birthdays	\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n	Tags:	\n		\n	Eva Kingma\,\n\n	flute maker\,\n\n	Low flutes\n	\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n	Website:	\n	https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n	\n			\n		May 15\, 1956			\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	Delft\,\n\n\n\n	Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n	+ Google Map \n\n\n	\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n	\n	 \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n	\n	Add to calendar	\n		\n	\n\n		\n			\n									\n	Google Calendar\n\n									\n	iCalendar\n\n									\n	Outlook 365\n\n									\n	Outlook Live\n\n							\n		\n\n		\n	\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n				Birthday of Joachim Andersen	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Birthday of Marcel Moyse
URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/new-york-flute-club-was-founded-in-1920/2028-12-31/
LOCATION:December 31\, 1920\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20290101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20290102
DTSTAMP:20260403T190929
CREATED:20240730T015915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T020031Z
UID:10000438-1861920000-1862006399@flutealmanac.com
SUMMARY:Anniversary of Emanuel Flutes
DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. 								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	« All Events\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			May 15\n\n		\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n\n	Categories:	\n		Birthdays	\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n	Tags:	\n		\n	Eva Kingma\,\n\n	flute maker\,\n\n	Low flutes\n	\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n	Website:	\n	https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n	\n			\n		May 15\, 1956			\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	Delft\,\n\n\n\n	Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n	+ Google Map \n\n\n	\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n	\n	 \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n	\n	Add to calendar	\n		\n	\n\n		\n			\n									\n	Google Calendar\n\n									\n	iCalendar\n\n									\n	Outlook 365\n\n									\n	Outlook Live\n\n							\n		\n\n		\n	\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n				Birthday of Joachim Andersen	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Birthday of Marcel Moyse
URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/anniversary-of-emanuel-flutes/2029-01-01/
LOCATION:January 1\, 1991 – Boston\, USA\, 1001 Great Pond Rd\, North Andover\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20290107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20290108
DTSTAMP:20260403T190929
CREATED:20240730T021054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T021359Z
UID:10000443-1862438400-1862524799@flutealmanac.com
SUMMARY:Birthday of Jean-Pierre Rampal
DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. 								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	« All Events\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			May 15\n\n		\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n\n	Categories:	\n		Birthdays	\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n	Tags:	\n		\n	Eva Kingma\,\n\n	flute maker\,\n\n	Low flutes\n	\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n	Website:	\n	https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n	\n			\n		May 15\, 1956			\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	Delft\,\n\n\n\n	Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n	+ Google Map \n\n\n	\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n	\n	 \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n	\n	Add to calendar	\n		\n	\n\n		\n			\n									\n	Google Calendar\n\n									\n	iCalendar\n\n									\n	Outlook 365\n\n									\n	Outlook Live\n\n							\n		\n\n		\n	\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n				Birthday of Joachim Andersen	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Birthday of Marcel Moyse
URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/birthday-of-jean-pierre-rampal/2029-01-07/
LOCATION:January 7\, 1922\, Marseille\, France
CATEGORIES:Birthdays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20290112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20290113
DTSTAMP:20260403T190929
CREATED:20240730T145054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T145227Z
UID:10000448-1862870400-1862956799@flutealmanac.com
SUMMARY:Louis Lot died in 1896
DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma\, b. 1956Eva Kingma\, a pioneering flutemaker renowned for her innovative developments in low flutes and influential collaborations with leading musicians worldwide. Early Life and InfluencesBorn on May 15\, 1956\, into a family rich in artistic talent\, Eva Kingma’s path to becoming a renowned flutemaker seemed almost destined. Her father was a sculptor\, and her mother was a professional classical pianist and singer. This creative environment nurtured her early interest in music and craftsmanship. From the tender age of two\, Kingma was allowed to play with tools in her father’s workshop. Her initial musical passion was for the recorder\, inspired by the concerts of Frans Brüggen. She saved all her pocket money to buy his records\, immersing herself in the music. However\, her interest gradually shifted towards the wooden flute\, a transition influenced by her great uncle\, Dirk Kuiper\, who was the second flutist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and a flutemaker. The Genesis of a Flutemaking CareerKingma’s fascination with flutes deepened during family visits to her great uncle’s workshop. Although initially hesitant to ask for a tour\, her curiosity eventually led her to experiment with the mechanics of her own flute\, even breaking it in the process. This mishap marked the beginning of her flutemaking journey when she called Kuiper for a repair. Impressed by her enthusiasm\, Kuiper hired her on October 8\, 1975. Kingma quickly progressed from producing silver-plated student flutes\, known as Kuiperflutes\, to crafting silver flutes\, alto flutes\, and white gold C flutes. Her hands-on experience and keen interest in the technical aspects of flutemaking laid a solid foundation for her future innovations. Innovations and Taking Over the Kuiper ShopIn 1981\, Kingma took over the Kuiper shop\, marking a significant milestone in her career. The mid-1980s saw Dutch flutist Jos Zwaanenburg requesting an open-hole alto flute\, an unusual instrument at the time. This project marked the beginning of a revolution in flutemaking. In 1987\, Kingma and her uncle developed an open-hole bass flute\, launching the now-famous Kingma System. She received a U.S. patent for this system and showcased it to Robert Dick\, who immediately ordered a second prototype and premiered it in Amsterdam. Expanding Horizons and Key CollaborationsKingma’s passion for low flutes deepened towards the end of the 1980s\, prompting her to move her shop to the north of Holland and specialize in this area. She collaborated with the pioneering flutemaker Albert Cooper on scales and headjoints\, leading to the development of bass\, contr’alto in G\, contra\, and subcontra flutes. In 1989\, Kingma visited notable flutemakers like Wm. S. Haynes and Verne Q. Powell and met Dana Sheridan and Bick Brannen. Her meeting with Brannen proved to be a pivotal moment in her career. They met again in 1992 at Cooper’s 70th birthday and started collaborating in 1993. This partnership led to the launch of the Brannen Kingma System C flute\, introduced at the 1994 NFA Convention by Kate Lukas and Anne La Berge. Subsequent projects included the first full Kingma System alto flute in 2014 and the Kingma and Brannen bass flute in 2015. Continued Innovations and LegacyFor the past 25 years\, Kingma has worked intensely with Swiss flutist Matthias Ziegler\, designing special flutes like the Hoover. In 2015\, she and Ziegler launched a flute festival in Grolloo\, her hometown in Holland\, featuring performances by Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. In 2007\, Kingma began collaborating with the Sankyo Company on the Kingma System\, and more recently\, Boston flutemaker Lev Levit has begun producing her flutes. Silversmith David Kerkhof joined Kingma’s shop in the early 2000s\, further enhancing the craftsmanship of her instruments. Kingma’s flutes are played by many renowned musicians\, including Emmanuel Pahud\, Wissam Boustany\, Jos Zwaanenburg\, Anne La Berge\, Dave Weiss\, Henri Threadgill\, Sir James Galway\, and Helen Bledsoe. Her instruments are also used by radio orchestras in Holland\, flute choirs\, Hollywood studios\, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Eva Kingma’s journey from an early fascination with flutes to becoming a pioneering flutemaker is marked by significant collaborations and innovative developments in the field of low flutes. Her work has left an indelible mark on the world of flute music\, and her legacy continues to inspire flutists and flutemakers worldwide. 								\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	« All Events\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	Happy Birthday to Eva Kingma				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			May 15\n\n		\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n\n	Categories:	\n		Birthdays	\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n	Tags:	\n		\n	Eva Kingma\,\n\n	flute maker\,\n\n	Low flutes\n	\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n	Website:	\n	https://kingmaflutes.com/wpfk/\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n	\n			\n		May 15\, 1956			\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	Delft\,\n\n\n\n	Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n	+ Google Map \n\n\n	\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n	\n	 \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n	\n	Add to calendar	\n		\n	\n\n		\n			\n									\n	Google Calendar\n\n									\n	iCalendar\n\n									\n	Outlook 365\n\n									\n	Outlook Live\n\n							\n		\n\n		\n	\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n				Birthday of Joachim Andersen	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Birthday of Marcel Moyse
URL:https://flutealmanac.com/event/louis-lot-died-in-1896/2029-01-12/
LOCATION:January 12\, 1896\, Chatou\, France
CATEGORIES:Deaths
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