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Claude-Paul Taffanel (1844 –1908), Andante Pastoral et Scherzettino, for flute and piano (1907), dedicated to Philippe Gaubert. Laurel Zucker (flute), Paul Switzler (piano). Flute Music by French Composers ℗ 2012 Cantilena Records I. Andante Pastoral 0:05 II. Scherzettino 4:10 Claude-Paul Taffanel (16 September 1844 – 22 November 1908) was a French flautist, conductor and instructor, regarded as the founder of the French Flute School that dominated much of flute composition and performance during the mid-20th century. Born in Bordeaux, France, Taffanel received his first lessons on the flute from his father at the age of nine. After giving his first concert at the age of ten, he studied with Vincent Dorus at the Paris Conservatoire. Once he graduated in 1860, he won his first of several awards for flute performance at age sixteen. Taffanel built a substantial career as both soloist and orchestral player over 30 years, becoming known as the foremost flaut
