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Claude-Paul Taffanel (16 September 1844 – 22 November 1908) was a French flautist, conductor and instructor, regarded as the founder of the French Flute School that dominated much of flute composition and performance during the mid-20th century.
Complete Flute Method (Taffanel, Paul) Collaborative Work. This work was co-authored by Taffanel and his student Philippe Gaubert. Taffanel started it, but it was completed, revised and expanded by Gaubert. Movements/Sections. Mov'ts/Sec's. 8. Genre Categories. Methods; For flute; Scores featuring the flute;
Andante pastoral et Scherzettino (Taffanel, Paul) C. 2 Cadenzas for Mozart's Flute Concerto No.1, K.313 (Taffanel, Paul) 3 Cadenzas for Mozart's Flute Concerto No.2, K.314 (Taffanel, Paul) C cont. Complete Flute Method (Taffanel, Paul) G. Grande fantaisie sur 'Jean de Nivelle' (Taffanel, Paul) W. Wind Quintet (Taffanel, Paul)
May 3, 2024 · Claude-Paul Taffanel (1844-1908) Paul Taffanel is usually considered the founder of the French Flute School that became dominant in mid-20th century western Europe and America. He studied at the Paris Conservatoire with Louis Dorus, who introduced the Boehm flute there, graduating in 1860.
Beginning with Paul Taffanel and the introduction of the silver Boehm system flute in the mid-nineteenth century, the French Flute School refers to the use of vibrato, emotional approach to musical line, technique, and tone of French flutists. After Taffanel won the premier prix at the Paris Conservatoire in 1860, his playing was quickly ...
To most flutists, Paul Taffanel is known for his Method and as the "Father" of the French school of flute playing. Considering the import of this title, little research has been done on him. It is the goal of this researcher to present a more complete picture of Taffanel than has previously been seen.
Paul Taffanel was born on September 16th, 1844 and had his first flute lesson with his dad ten years later. He went on to study at the Paris Conservatory under Dorus. When he was 16 he won his first award for flute performance. Seven years later in 1867 he was a member of the conservatory's orchestra.
