Artist
Jean-Pierre Rampal
Personb. 1922 · Marseille, France, France
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Bio
Jean-Pierre Rampal (1922–2000) was a French flautist widely credited with reviving the flute as a solo concert instrument in the twentieth century. Born in Marseille, he studied medicine before dedicating himself to music, later becoming principal flute of the Paris Opera and a professor at the Paris Conservatory. Rampal toured extensively, recorded prolifically, and championed both Baroque repertoire and contemporary works, collaborating with leading orchestras and composers. His warm tone and technical brilliance helped establish the modern standard for flute performance and inspired generations of players worldwide.
Popular tracks
- 12:09
Bach, JS: Flute Sonata in E-Flat Major, BWV 1031: II. Siciliano
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- 23:02
Galuppi: Flute Concerto in D Major: III. Allegro assai
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- 33:52
Sammartini: Flute Concerto in F Major: III. Allegro assai
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- 43:36
Dieter: Concerto concertant No. 3 for Two Flutes in D Major: II. Adagio
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- 52:10
Purcell, D: 6 Sonatas or Solos: Flute Sonata No. 2 in D Minor: I. Adagio
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- 64:11
Keyboard Concerto No. 4 in A Major, BWV 1055 (Arr. M. Munclinger for Flute and Orchestra): I. Allegro
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- 74:40
Tartini: Flute Concerto No. 2 in G Major: II. Andante
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- 83:42
Kojo no Tsuki (Moon Over the Ruined Castle)
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- 94:06
Pergolesi: Flute Concerto in G Major, P. 33: I. Allegro moderato (Also Attributed to Paganelli)
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- 104:28
Marcello: Flute Concerto in C Minor: II. Adagio (Transcr. of Oboe Concerto)
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- 114:24
Quintet No. 2 in G Major, G. 438: II. Adagio non tanto
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- 125:44
Defune (Setting Sail)
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Albums
Italian Flute Concertos: Vivaldi, Tartini, Sammartini, Pergolesi & Galuppi
Album · 2023
Japanese Melodies for Flute and Harp
Album · 2009
Flute Concertos
Album · 2025
Florilège de la flûte
Album · 2025
Famous Flute Concertos. Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart, Ibert, Jolivet, Khachaturian...
Album · 2025
Handel: Flute Sonatas
Album · 2022
The Flute Master
Album · 2024
Boccherini: Flute Quintets
Album · 1997
Leclair, Blavet, Naudot & Corrette: Quatre concertos pour flûte
Album · 1970
Mozart: Concerto for Flute and Harp & Clarinet Concerto
Album · 2022
Mozart: Concertos pour flûte, K. 313, flûte et harpe, K. 299 & Andante, K. 315
Album · 1999
Catalan Flute Music of the 18th Century
Album · 1995