François Borne (1840–1920) was a French flautist playing with the orchestra of "Le Grand Théatre de Bordeaux" (Bordeaux Opera House), composer and professor at "Conservatoire de Musique de Toulouse" (High School for Music in Toulouse). He is recognized for technical improvements to the flute. Furthermore, he is remembered today for his composition Fantasie Brillante on Themes from Bizet's Carmen which is a staple of the Romantic flute repertoire. "Completely beyond the concept of performing technique and related potential barriers shined the triumphant evening by flautist Boris Bizjak and his pianist partner Simon Lane." Jure Dobovišek, Dnevnik London-based Slovenian flautist Boris Bizjak graduated from the ENMP "Alfred Cortot" in Paris, where he obtained the "Diplôme Supérieur de Concertiste" guided by renowned French flautist Pierre Yves Artaud (CNSMDP). Boris is a 1st prizewinner of the International Flute Competition i...