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Maxence LarrieuFrench flutist
Date of Birth: 27.10.1934
Country:  France |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Professional Career
- Solo Career
- Collaborations
- Contemporary Music and Premieres
- Legacy and Recognition
Early Life and Education
Maxence Larrieu, the renowned French flutist, was born into a musical family where his mother was a gifted pianist. In 1944, his musical journey began with flute lessons at the Marseille Conservatory under the tutelage of Joseph Rampal. He went on to study at the prestigious Paris Conservatory, graduating in 1951 under the guidance of Gaston Crunelle.
Professional Career
Orchestral EngagementsLarrieu's orchestral career flourished as he became the principal flutist of the Paris Opéra-Comique from 1954 to 1966. He later joined the Orchestre de l'Opéra de Paris, where he performed until 1978.
Solo Career
Alongside his orchestral duties, Larrieu pursued a successful solo career. Notably, he collaborated with Francis Poulenc on numerous performances of his Sonata for Flute and Piano. He also extensively recorded works by Baroque masters such as Johann Sebastian Bach, George Frideric Handel, and Antonio Vivaldi.
Collaborations
Larrieu fostered collaborations with a diverse group of musicians, including Jean-Pierre Rampal, Suzanne Mildonian, Rafael Puyana, and Roland Pidoux. He frequently performed and recorded with Jean-François Paillard's orchestra.
Contemporary Music and Premieres
Larrieu expanded his repertoire to include contemporary works and premiered Marcel Landowski's Concerto for Flute and Orchestra in 1968.
Legacy and Recognition
In 2007, the first Maxence Larrieu International Flute Competition was held in Nice, France. The inaugural winner was Loïc Schneider from France, while Denis Buriakov received third prize. Larrieu's exceptional talent and lifelong dedication to music continue to inspire generations of flutists worldwide.
