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"Georges Barrere" by Marion Sanford.

Georges Barrere Bust By Marion Sanford Given to Chautauqua

A bronze portrait bust of Georges Barrere, held by many to be one of the greatest flutists in musical history, was presented on July 14th to the Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua, New York, by an anonymous friend of the late musician.

Mr. Barrere, who played on a specially constructed platinum instrument, was assistant conductor of the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra, and also played at both the first flute desk and as soloist.

In 1905, Walter Damrosch brought him to New York as soloist with the New York Symphony. He remained there as first flutist until the orchestra was merged with the Philharmonic in 1929. After that time he devoted the remainder of his life to the Little Symphony, which he founded and directed, and to the making of chamber music appearances.

Marion Sanford, who created the sculpture of Mr. Barrere, had admired the flutist during her youth, when he played originally with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra.