# Event Details - **Event Name**: Madame Florentine Besson and the Birth of the Modern Trumpet: WHM Talk - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join Dr Sabine Klaus as she explores the role of Madame Florentine Besson in the invention of the modern trumpet, with live demonstrations.About this EventPlease note that, due to the temporary closure of St Cecilia's Hall, this talk will be held at the Centre for Research Collections, located within the University of Edinburgh Main Library, NOT at St Cecilia's Hall.The origin of the modern piston-valve trumpet—the trumpet used in most countries today—is often associated with the French firm of Besson. But when and by whom was this iconic trumpet design invented? French patents, issued to Florentine Besson née Ridoux (1829-1877), wife of founder Gustave Auguste Besson (1820-1875), unambiguously shine light on her role in the invention of the modern trumpet. Married to Gustave Besson in 1847 at the age of 18, Florentine was not only the mother of his four children (three daughters and a son) but clearly an equal business partner who was likely trained in the trade by her husband. Be transported into the mid-nineteenth-century world of a competent, technically savvy, international businesswoman, mother and inventor of one of the most influential instruments of the modern age, the trumpet. Dr Sabine Klaus will be assisted by curator Dr Sarah Deters, who will demonstrate various trumpets from the St Cecilia’s Hall collections.Dr Sabine K. Klaus is Professor Emerita from the University of South Dakota and most recently served in the role of Mirrey Keyboard Instrument Cataloguer at the University of Edinburgh’s Musical Instrument Museum. From 1999–2023 she was Joe R. and Joella F. Utley Curator of Brass Instruments at the National Music Museum, University of South Dakota. She is the author of a five-volume book series, Trumpets and Other High Brass, published between 2012 and 2024.Part of the Women's History Month Celebration Series 2026.Agenda?: 05:40 PM - 06:00 PMAudience welcome to take their seats?: 06:00 PM - 06:45 PMTalk with Live Demonstrations?: 06:45 PM - 07:00 PMQ&A - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/madame-florentine-besson-and-the-birth-of-the-modern-trumpet-whm-talk/100001979867347533 - **Event Categories**: music, art, literary-art, entertainment, nonprofit, womens-history-month, live-music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 5, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Edinburgh - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Centre for Research Collections - **lat**: 55.9427536 - **long**: -3.1887810000000627 - **full address**: Centre for Research Collections, University of Edinburgh Main Library, Edinburgh, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Madame Florentine Besson and the Birth of the Modern Trumpet: WHM Talk - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/b178d5db262128132e78f15abbf7f437ca00d94169bc7d78f585137168af1959-rimg-w1200-h959-dcaba296-gmir.jpg?v=1769769968 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Madame Florentine Besson and the Birth of the Modern Trumpet: WHM Talk being held? - **A:** Madame Florentine Besson and the Birth of the Modern Trumpet: WHM Talk takes place on Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Centre for Research Collections, University of Edinburgh Main Library, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Madame Florentine Besson and the Birth of the Modern Trumpet: WHM Talk? - **A:** Tickets for Madame Florentine Besson and the Birth of the Modern Trumpet: WHM Talk are priced at GBP 5 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityPay What You Can TicketFreeAvailableGeneral Admission TicketGBP 5AvailableFinancial Accessibility TicketsFreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Madame Florentine Besson and the Birth of the Modern Trumpet: WHM Talk? - **A:** Madame Florentine Besson and the Birth of the Modern Trumpet: WHM Talk is organized by St Cecilia's Hall, The University of Edinburgh. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Madame Florentine Besson and the Birth of the Modern Trumpet: WHM Talk is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Edinburgh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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