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The Flute Professors of the Paris Conservatoire from Devienne to Taffanel, 1795-1908

Since its establishment (1795), the Paris Conservatoire has attracted top-ranking flutists who, through their playing, teaching, writings, and attitudes, (toward the Boehm flute, for example), have influenced flutists and composers throughout Europe. Through Paul Taffanel, who founded the Societe d'Instruments a Vent in 1876, standards of woodwind playing reached new heights. When Taffanel's students, Georges Laurent and Georges Barrere, emigrated to the United States, they influenced the style and development of flute-playing in this country. Through Barrere's famous student, William Kincaid, there arose what might be termed the American school. The intent of this paper is to place these flutists in perspective. The professors are discussed chronologically; information on the style, works, students, and influence of each man is included.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc504499
Date08 1900
CreatorsAhmad, Patricia
ContributorsMorey, George, 1915-1995, Jones, Lois Swan
PublisherNorth Texas State University
Source SetsUniversity of North Texas
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis or Dissertation
Formatvi, 143 leaves: ill., music, Text
CoverageFrance, 1795-1908
RightsPublic, Ahmad, Patricia, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

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