Marcel Moyse

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Marcel Moyse (May 17, 1889 - November 1, 1984) was a famous French flute player, for whom many pieces were written (eg. Concerto by Jacques Ibert, 1934). He was also a gifted flute teacher, and authored many studies and exercises for flute.

Marcel Moyse was born on 17 May 1889 in St. Amour, France. He studied at the Paris Conservatory and was a student of Philippe Gaubert, Adolphe Hennebains and Paul Taffanel all of whom were distinguished virtuosos in their time. His trademark tone was clear, flexible, and penetrating. This was the French style of flute playing that was to influence the modern standard for flutists worldwide.

Marcel Moyse was a founder of the Marlboro Music School and Festival. He was an inspiring teacher who strove to teach his students not how to play the flute but to make music. He often performed together with his son, Louis Moyse. Among his many students were Trevor Wye, William Bennett and Sir James Galway.

Marcel Moyse died on the 1st of November 1984 in the United States.

Among the many studies that he wrote is the Tone Development through Interpretation published by McGinnis & Marx.