Louis Fleury | |
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 Fleury in 1903 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 24 May 1878 France |
| Died | 10 June 1926 (aged 48) |
| Genres | Baroque, classical |
| Occupation | Soloist |
| Instrument | Flute |
Louis Fleury (24 May 1878 – 10 June 1926) was a French flautist, a student and colleague of Paul Taffanel, a writer who advocated for the revival of Baroque music, and a musician who promoted contemporary composers by commissioning and performing their work.
Less well-known today than some of his fellow flute players, such as Philippe Gaubert and Marcel Moyse, perhaps because he died at a relatively young age, did not establish a teaching studio and left no known recordings, Fleury may be best remembered for his association with one of the most important works in the repertoire for solo flute, Syrinx by Claude Debussy. The piece, originally titled La Flûte de Pan, was dedicated to Fleury, who performed its premiere in 1913.