Remembering Jean-Pierre...

A celebration of one of the world's great flutists who left us 20 years ago. Linda Chesis, Ransom Wilson and guests talk about the great master, his legacy, his artistry and his music.

[@RamasamyArumugam1927]

It is a great tribute, to my favourite flutist Jean Pierre Rampal.

[@melissasweet6779]

Many, many thanks. I’m now 86 and remembering attending his concerts at Carnegi Hall when I was in my 20’s. I t inspired me to become a flutist. I was very amazed that this very large man was so light on his feet. His joy totally filled the hall and beyond. There will never be a duplicate.

[@fluterampal]

Thank for doing this in honor of Jean Pierre Rampal!

[@martilewis44356]

I loved hearing the video and audio clips of Jean-Pierre Rampal's performances.

[@miesgropius]

Excelente trabajo sobre el gran Maestro a sus 20 años de partir.

[@marisarobles1754]

Wonderful homage to the great JP Rampal,but......someone should have mention the existance of another fantastic flute player/ musician,who Rampal admired very much. His name??? You all know....Sir James Galway. Two colosal artists and also,good friends. I have played the Mozart flute and harp concerto with both. ,! Very proud about it. Neither of them will ever be forgoten.

[@donbaileynyc]

I so enjoyed this celebration of Jean-Pierre Rampal and the golden age of flute playing. Thank you to everyone who put this together. I met Jean-Pierre only once - at the NYFC’s first annual flute festival in NYC. I was on the board. Unfortunately, I did not study with him, but I did study with Alain Marion, his successor in Nice, so I share at least a bit of his legacy. After my summer with Alain, I wrote a magazine article titled “Passionate Abandon”. That was my takeaway from Alain’s class. So many touching stories and performances in this celebration. Linda, did I detect moist eyes after Jean-Luis Beaumadier’s segment? I shared this video, particularly the opening master class of Joan playing the Faure Fantasie, with my 9th grade student who is performing it tomorrow at the Texas Flute Festival. Imagine my delight when she instantly commented on Jean-Pierre’s phrasing, tone, and articulation. As Ransom said so poignantly, it is an honor to pass the torch on to the next generations of flute players. Thank you again for a very enjoyable hour and a half. (I should also say that my first “real” flute was a Haynes. 😊)

[@7kkww]

This was a wonderful tribute!

[@chiaragayatriidolcini5616]

Grazieee stupendo!!!

[@alexcarter8807]

The best, the ne plus ultra, Rampal *is* the flute.

[@martilewis44356]

Rampal was mentioned in which Woody Allen movie? Just looked it up - "Manhattan".

[@leo5208]

He was also mentioned in an episode of Cheers. Sam tells Diane that someone left a pair of tickets to a concert. She looks at them and exclaims, "Jean-Pierre Rampal?!" Sam answers, "I don't know, he didn't leave his name."