Gheorghe Zamfir: The Master of the Pan Flute
Gheorghe Zamfir is a Romanian virtuoso musician, composer, and internationally renowned master of the pan flute (nai), often credited with popularizing the instrument globally.Born in Găești, Romania, Zamfir initially studied accordion before switching to the pan flute at the Bucharest Music Academy under the guidance of Fănică Luca. His technical mastery and innovative approach, including extending the instrument's range, propelled him to fame. Beginning in the 1960s, he recorded extensively...