Paris Concours

In 1900, the musicologist Constant Pierre published numerous historical documents of the Paris Conservatoire in his book Le Conservatoire National de Musique et de Déclamation. Among them are (incomplete) lists of works from the annual competitions held in the various instrumental classes. In these competitions, students could show their artistic and technical progress. Those who won a first prize had completed their studies.
Our project “Paris Concours” presents all works for the simple system flute. There are 21 works in the period from 1824 to 1859 plus the work from 1860, the “leap year” in which Jean-Louis Tulou was succeeded by Vincent Dorus and students switched to the Boehm flute. Each of the works will be recorded on a different original French flute. Watch the video and find more information about the works, the flutes and the former students by clicking on the links below.

1824 – Berbiguier, 5me Concerto
1832 – Tulou, 1er Grand Solo, op. 69
1835 – Tulou, 2d Grand Solo, op. 70
1837 – Tulou, 3e Grand Solo, op. 74
1838 – Tulou, 4e Grand Solo, op. 77
1839 – Tulou, 5e Grand Solo, op. 79
1840 – Tulou, 6e Grand Solo, op. 82
1841 – Tulou, 7e Grand Solo, op. 86
1842 – Tulou, 8e Grand Solo, op. 88
1843 – Tulou, 9e Grand Solo, op. 91
1844 – Tulou, 10e Grand Solo, op. 92
1845 – Tulou, 11e Grand Solo, op. 93
1846 – Tulou, 12e Grand Solo, op. 94
1847 – Tulou, 13e Grand Solo, op. 96
1849 – Tulou, 14e Grand Solo, op. 97
1851 – Tulou, Air Varié Brillant, op. 99
1853 – Tulou, Fantaisie sur Marco Spada, op. 101
1856 – Tulou, Fantaisie sur Il Trovatore, op. 105
1858 – Tulou, Plaisir d’amour – Fantaisie op. 106
1859 – Tulou, 15e Grand Solo, op. 109
1860 – Tulou, 5e Concerto (excerpts), op. 5