Jean-Pierre Rampal

Jean-Pierre Rampal (January 7, 1922 – May 20, 2000) was a French flautist, seen by many as the greatest of the 20th century.

Born in Marseille, France, Rampal was the first to introduce the flute onto the internatio

Jean-Pierre Rampal (January 7, 1922 – May 20, 2000) was a French flautist, seen by many as the greatest of the 20th century.

Born in Marseille, France, Rampal was the first to introduce the flute onto the international concert circuit and the first in modern times to attract international attention and large audiences comparable to those of virtuoso pianists and string players. During his career, he performed with many of the world's most famous orchestras and chamber ensembles. As a chamber musician he collaborated with Isaac Stern and Mstislav Rostropovich and composers such as Francis Poulenc wrote especially for him.