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    The 7th International Flute Convention by La Traversière – Puteaux, France (2025)

    Jean-Baptiste Lully Conservatory 5 Rue Francis de Pressensé, Puteaux, France

    Organized by La Traversière – The French Flute Association, this prestigious triennial gathering will bring together the world’s leading flutists, ensembles, composers, and makers for five unforgettable days of concerts, masterclasses, workshops, and exhibitions celebrating the art of the flute in all its forms. Wednesday, October 29 – Opening Day Opening Concert: Julien Beaudiment and […]

  • Birthday of Georges Barrère

    Birthday of Georges Barrère

    October 31, 1876 Bordeaux, France

    Georges Barrère (1876 - 1944) Georges Barrère was a transformative French-American flutist, influential in premiering pivotal 20th-century compositions and fostering the flute's evolution in classical music. Early Life and Background Georges Barrère was born in Bordeaux, France, on October 31, 1876. His early life was shaped by modest beginnings, as the son of a cabinetmaker, […]

  • Marcel Moyse died in 1984

    Marcel Moyse died in 1984

    November 1, 1984 Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Marcel Moyse (1889 - 1984) Marcel Moyse was a seminal French flutist and pedagogue, whose innovative techniques and expressive teaching significantly shaped modern flute playing worldwide. Early Life and Formative […]

  • November 16, 1919

    Premiere of Charles Griffes’s Poem

    November 16, 1919 Aeolian Hall, New York City, NY, United States

    Premiere of Charles Griffes's Poem Charles Tomlinson Griffes' Poem for Flute and Orchestra, also known simply as Poem, is one of the most celebrated works in the American flute repertoire. Composed in 1918, this piece is a prime example of Griffes' late Romantic style, influenced by French Impressionism and the musical language of Debussy and […]

  • Theobald Böhm died in 1881

    Theobald Böhm died in 1881

    November 25, 1881 Munich, Germany

    Theobald Böhm (1794-1881) Theobald Böhm was a German inventor and musician renowned for his pioneering work in the development of the modern Western concert flute. His contributions revolutionized the instrument, […]

  • Premiere of Claude Debussy’s Syrinx

    Premiere of Claude Debussy’s Syrinx

    December 1, 1913 Paris, France

    The Premiere of Claude Debussy's Syrinx in 1913 Introduction to an Iconic Solo Flute Work Claude Debussy’s Syrinx is one of the most significant and frequently performed works in the solo flute repertoire. Composed in 1913, this short yet evocative piece is often regarded as the first truly modern work for solo flute, marking a […]

  • Premiere of Arthur Honegger’s Danse de la Chèvre

    Premiere of Arthur Honegger’s Danse de la Chèvre

    December 2, 1921 Paris, France

    The Premiere of Arthur Honegger's Danse de la Chèvre Arthur Honegger’s Danse de la Chèvre (‘The Goat Dance’), composed in 1921, is a quintessential example of early 20th-century French flute music. Dedicated to the flutist René Le Roy, this piece reflects the era’s fascination with pastoral themes, a sentiment shared by many composers of the […]