This collection is often treated as repertoire, but it also functions as a training ground. Many of these works were written for students of the Paris Conservatory, shaped by the demands of the Prix de Rome era, where control, clarity, and consistency mattered as much as musical expression. Winning was one outcome. The deeper work was the ability to perform these pieces with composure, accuracy, and intent under pressure. This question is not about favorites or rankings. It is not an essay. Question: What aspects of the French Flute pieces edited by Moyse clearly demonstrate their etudinal nature? Please share specific examples, whether technical, musical, or structural, that illustrate how these works shape a flutist’s development. New? Have you played any music from Flute Music by French Composers?