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Flute. Marcel Moyse ( [mɔiz]; [1] May 17, 1889, in St. Amour, France – November 1, 1984, in Brattleboro, Vermont, United States) was a French flautist. Moyse studied at the Paris Conservatory and was a student of Philippe Gaubert, Adolphe Hennebains, and Paul Taffanel; all of whom were flute virtuosos in their time. [2]
Marcel Moyse’s playing and methods strongly influenced flutists throughout Europe, the United States and was foundational in the Suzuki Flute Method originating in Japan. The Moyse Society’s mission to continue his legacy includes his beloved books: Tone Development Through Interpretation, The 24 Little Melodic Etudes, and De La Sonorite.
Sep 20, 2021 · Marcel Moyse left this world nearly 40 years ago now in 1984. He was born near the end of the 19th century and came up as a student of Paul Taffanel, Philippe Gaubert and Adolf Hennebains at the Paris Conservatoire. What value can we find today in Moyse’s legacy as a player and teacher for today’s flutists and wind players?
Marcel Moyse, the legendary flutist and Marlboro Music co-founder, was a major influence on woodwind artists around the world. Our From the Archives profile explores his remarkable contributions to Marlboro and the chamber music field through historic recordings, recollections, archival photos, an interactive timeline, and more.
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The Marcel Moyse Society continues through the efforts of a number of committed members who continue to meet annually to promote and preserve the legacy of Marcel Moyse. We have sponsored masterclasses each year at the National Flute Association Conventions since 2013 with prominent artists who studied with Moyse (see video links).
Learn about the life and legacy of Marcel Moyse, the legendary French flutist and teacher who influenced flute and woodwind playing in the 20th century. Find out how he developed his musical ideas, wrote his pedagogical books, and influenced many flutists through his teaching and compositions.
Letters to Moyse from well-known musicians such as Gaubert, Ibert, Rampal. Manuscripts of unpublished study books. Audio and videotapes of lessons and master classes. The Marcel Moyse Society and The New York Public Library welcome any new materials to this archive.
