Abstract :
In this study, the influential French flautist, composer, instrument maker, teacher and writer of the Baroque period, Jacques-Martin Hotteterre “La Romain”, is appraised. Hotteterre was a celebrated member of the family of woodwind players and instrument makers who were active at the French court during the reigns of Louis XIV and Louis XV. In spite of Hotteterre‟s importance, little documentation concerning his life has been accessible. Hotteterre first attracted the attention of scholars in the late nineteenth century. In this study, Hotteterre s life, op. 2 Premiere suite and writing (Principes de la Flute Traversiere, ou Flute d Allemagne, De la Flute A Bec, ou Flute Douce, et du Haut-Bois), are reappraised. Important characteristics of the Baroque period are evident in examples of Hotteterre‟s ornamentation to the age. The question regarding who is considered to be the founder of the French flute school was asked to glean information regarding Hotteterre. Research on Hotteterre has been developing over a period in the foreign literature, but in Turkey there is a lack of in-depth study on this musician and the Turkish literature needs amending. As a result of this work, Hotteterre‟s legacy will remind the current music world of his important contribution to flute and music history.
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Hotteterre , flute , French Baroque music , Ornamentation in Baroque music
