Musical works

Composer, conductor, and flutist, Paul Taffanel (1844-1908) is regarded as nothing less than the founding father of the French school of flute playing, having taught generations of flutists at the Paris Conservatory over a long and influential career. A distinguished composer, his Quintet in G minor stands as one of the cornerstones of the wind quintet repertoire. Taffanel’s writing showcases the full virtuosity, character, and range of timbres that the wind quintet can offer, solidifying the work as a true masterpiece of the wind ensemble canon.