Meet Philippe Bernold, Flutist, Conductor and Professor of Chamber Music and flute at the National Paris Conservatoire. Philippe began his musical studies in Colmar, France, studying the flute and later composition and conducting under René Matter, himself a student of Charles and Fritz Münch. He then attended the Paris Conservatory, where he earned the First prize in flute and the next year, at the age of 23, was appointed first flute of the National Opera Orchestra of Lyon. In 1987 he won First Prize in the Jean-Pierre Rampal International Competition in Paris.

Before breaking down The "Flute Concerto No. 1 in G major, K. 313", written in 1778 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Philippe Bernold, provides background on the composition of this masterpiece and the instrument, the traverso, it s been originally dedicated to. Philippe's brilliant student, Nikolaï Song, plays an excerpt of the concerto on a traverso. Instrument that grants a sweet and poetical sound.

Philippe Bernold breaks down the first movement of “The Flute Concerto No. 1 in G major, K. 313” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, rendered by Mélissande Daudet and Fuminori Tanada.

Philippe Bernold breaks down the second movement of “The Flute Concerto No. 1 in G major, K. 313” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, rendered by Juliette Jolain and Fuminori Tanada.

Philippe Bernold breaks down the third movement of “The Flute Concerto No. 1 in G major, K. 313” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, rendered by Juliette Jolain and Fuminori Tanada.