Legacy Project

The Legacy Project preserves and shares the invaluable oral histories of Marcel Moyse’s students. These interviews capture personal memories and teachings that illuminate his profound impact on flute playing and pedagogy. This archive stands as a living tribute to Moyse, ensuring his artistry and philosophy continue to inspire future generations.

Interviews of Marcel Moyse’s students include: Julia Bogarad-Kogan, Raymond Guiot, George Pope, Susan Milan, Isabelle Chapuis, Sir James Galway, Lorna McGhee and Toshio Takahashi.

Flutist Julia Bogorad‑Kogan shares her experiences as a student of Marcel Moyse, with Christine Moulton conducting the interview.

Luisa Sello interviews Raymond Guiot, student of Marcel Moyse

Flutist George Pope chats about his teachers, William Bennett, Bernard Goldberg, and Geoffrey Gilbert, the legacy of Marcel Moyse, and more with Robert Cart.

Susan Milan discusses her time as a student of Marcel Moyse and his impact on her own playing and teaching with Robert Cart. 

Flutist Isabelle Chapuis talks about her studies with the great masters with Robert Cart.

“Toujours avec Moyse” (“Always with Moyse”) In remembrance of the iconic flutist Marcel Moyse (1889-1984), Nikka Gershman, flutist and composer, interviews the legendary Sir James Galway and Lady Jeanne Galway about their studies with him. Photographs from the Marcel Moyse Society Archives

Alberto Almaraza chatting with Lorna McGhee about her studies with William “Wibb” Bennett and the influence of Moyse through him to her. The video was produced by the Marcel Moyse Society treasurer and former Executive Director Craig Johnson.

Toshio Takahashi, founder of the Suzuki School of Flute, shares his experiences in an interview with Wendy Stern. Read the complete interview here:  Suzuki-Flute-and-the-Legacy-of-Marcel-Moyse-An-Interview-with-Toshio-Takahashi-1