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The article focuses on the flute compositions of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart commissioned by Ferdinand De Jean, a Dutchman who offered Mozart 200 gulden for 3 short, easy concertos and a pair of quartets for the flute. It discusses the difficulty encountered by Mozart in obtaining work after he left the patronage of Count Hieronymus Colloredo in 1777. It presents extracts from letters written by Mozart to his father from Mannheim, Germany regarding the De Jean commission and how it has become a bothersome chore for him. It explains why Mozart stayed in Mannheim despite the indifferent treatment he received from the music community.

The article offers information on various flute festivals and other activities to be held in 2013 including the German Flute Association's Flötenfestival 2013 Freiburg, the Eighth Internacional de Flauta de Costa Rica and the Canadian Flute Association's Canadian Flute Convention.

The article previews a September 10, 2016 concert to be performed at the auditorium of the Gymnasium in Oldenburg, Germany including performances of the music pieces "Choralfantasie" composed for flute by Christoph J. Keller and performed by Jost Nickel, a suite composed for piano by Udo Sternberg and performed by Julia Habiger-Brause, and a flute duo composed by Richard Mader.

The article reviews the "Klingendes Pumpwerk" concert performed in Siegburg, Germany by flautists Jost Nickel, Rebekka Gocht, and Lea Jendreizik featuring performances of music pieces including "Dix pièces faciles por trois flutes", "Ravons", and "Dance Trios für drei Querflöten" composed by Raymond Guiot.

The article presents a preview of a March 14, 2016 concert to be performed by the NEUSILBER student flute orchestra of the Kreismusikschule des Landkreises Diepholz music conservatory in Diepholz, Germany featuring works composed by Dietrich Wimmer as well as of a March 6, 2016 concert of works composed by Christoph J. Keller, Lajos Papp, and Ludwig van Beethoven to be performed by teachers at the Altes Gymnasium Oldenburg school in Oldenburg, Germany.

The article presents updates related to flute music. The fifth International Flute Convention of the British Flute Society will be held from August 17 to 20, 2006 in Manchester, England. The Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra will host the Flute Festival at the Berliner Philharmonie in Berlin, Germany from March 9 to 11, 2007. The European Shakuhachi Flute Seminar will be held in London, England from July 19 to 22, 2006.

The article previews several concerts to be held in Germany in October 2014 including a piano and violin music concert featuring violinist Jeeyon Kim and Ayumi Janke, a flute music concerts, and a percussion concert.

The article discusses the historical/analytical presentations on inventor and musician Theobald Böhm's life and flutes presented by Ludwig Böhm held during the British Flute Society (BFS) convention at the Warwick Arts Centre in Warwick, England from August 22-24, 2014.

The article offers information on the concert "musica da camera," on June 6, 2014 in Munich, Germany, and a concert with flutist Maurice Steger on June 13, 2014 in Würzburg, Germany.

A calendar for concerts held in Germany in November and December 2013 is presented which includes a flute music concert, a Christmas concert, as well as school music concert.

The article discusses a flute instruction program held at the Engelbert-Humperdinck Music School, an elementary school located in Siegburg, Germany in reference to the role of mass media and the internet in childrens' education. Other topics mentioned in this article include school music instruction in Germany, musical scales, and the German education system with special attention to the Ganztagsschule, a German all-day school.

The article offers information on the flute teacher congress ERTA held September 23-25, 2011 in Trossingen, Germany. Topics discussed include speakers including Kees Boeke, Almut Werner and Agnes Dorwarth, workshops, and lectures on various topics including children's songs. Details are offered on various concerts performed at the event.

The article reports that Edition Dohr, a publishing company based in Cologne, Germany, has signed an agreement with Universal Edition to distribute its publications in Great Britain. Some materials for the flute under Edition Dohr include the "Duo in D Major Op. 3 No. 2," by Devienne and "Rondo," by Gottlieb Köhler. Modern works for several flutes from the company are also cited, including "Fünf Stücke" and "Drei Sätze."

Provides information on a festival concert competition to commemorate the 125th death anniversary of Böhm flute inventor Theobald Böhm from November 21 through November 23, 2006 in Munich, Germany. Organizers of the competition; Composition of the competition jury including Hermann Klemeyer; Venue of the concert.