• Louis Lot died in 1896

    Louis Lot died in 1896

    January 12, 1896 Chatou, France

    Louis Lot died in 1896 Louis Lot was a pioneering 19th-century French flute maker who revolutionized the design and craftsmanship of the modern concert flute with his innovative techniques and […]

  • Birthday of Aurèle Nicolet

    January 22, 1926 Neuchâtel, Switzerland

    Aurèle Nicolet (1926 - 2016) Aurèle Nicolet was a distinguished Swiss flutist renowned for his technical mastery, innovative contributions to flute music, and influential role as a teacher in the classical music world. Early Life and Musical Education Aurèle Nicolet was born on January 22, 1926, in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. Showing early promise as a flutist, […]

  • Birthday of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    January 27, 1756 Salzburg, Austria

    Birthday of W.A.Mozart (1756 - 1791) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a prodigious composer and virtuoso, epitomized the Classical era with his profound influence and extensive body of work that continues to enchant and inspire. Early Life and Prodigy Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, born on January 27, 1756, in Salzburg, Austria, is one of the most prolific and […]

  • Aurèle Nicolet died in 2016

    January 29, 2016 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

    Aurèle Nicolet (1926 – 2016) Aurèle Nicolet was a distinguished Swiss flutist renowned for his technical mastery, innovative contributions to flute music, and influential role as a teacher in the […]

  • Premiere of Carl Reinecke’s Flute Concerto

    March 15, 1909 Leipzig, Germany

    The Premiere of Carl Reinecke's Flute Concerto Introduction to a Romantic Masterpiece Carl Reinecke's Flute Concerto in D major, Op. 283 is one of the most cherished works in the Romantic flute repertoire. Composed in 1908 when Reinecke was in his eighties, the concerto is a testament to his deep understanding of the flute’s lyrical […]

  • Birthday of Johann Sebastian Bach

    March 31, 1685 Eisenach, Germany

    Birthday of Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750) Johann Sebastian Bach, a seminal figure of the Baroque era, is renowned as one of the greatest composers and musicians in the history of Western music. Early Life and Education Johann Sebastian Bach was born on March 31, 1685, in Eisenach, Thuringia, Germany, into a highly musical […]