Since 1881, our Maison has kept innovating, in order to offer our musicians exceptional instruments. Discover our history…
1881
François Lorée, the ex-foreman of Triebert, founds his own oboe factory
1902 Lucien Lorée takes over the company at his father’s death
1902 Lucien Lorée takes over the company at his father’s death
1906
Lucien Lorée creates the
“conservatory plateau system” with the participation of Georges Gillet – teacher at the Conservatoire de Paris. This model will soon become the reference for soloists around the world
“conservatory plateau system” with the participation of Georges Gillet – teacher at the Conservatoire de Paris. This model will soon become the reference for soloists around the world
1925
Instrument maker Raymond Dubois acquires the company, while Lucien Lorée still takes an active part in the production
1935
Robert de Gourdon, Mr. Dubois’ son-in-law, joins the company and has the opportunity to work in close collaboration with Lucien Lorée and Raymond Dubois
1957
Robert de Gourdon takes over the company after the death of Raymond Dubois
1967
Anne and Alain
de Gourdon -children of Robert de Gourdon- join the company
de Gourdon -children of Robert de Gourdon- join the company
1974
Alain de Gourdon acquires Cabart, which becomes the trade mark for the student oboe line
1980
The bass oboe is launched
1989 The F.Lorée ROYAL oboe is launched
1989 The F.Lorée ROYAL oboe is launched
1990
The CABART Petites Mains oboe is launched. It is especially designed for young beginners
1992
The piccolo oboe (in F) is launched
2000 Olivier Chanu
de Gourdon joins the company
2000 Olivier Chanu
de Gourdon joins the company
2002
The head office is relocated 48 rue de Rome, right at the heart of the music area near the Conservatoire Régional de Musique de Paris
2005 Virginie Chanu
de Gourdon joins the company
2005 Virginie Chanu
de Gourdon joins the company
2006
On the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the Lorée company, the F.Lorée ROYAL 125 is created
2008 The F.Lorée ROYAL Amethyst is launched
2008 The F.Lorée ROYAL Amethyst is launched
2012
Marie-Léa
de Gourdon joins the company
2013 The F.Lorée Etoile oboe is launched
de Gourdon joins the company
2013 The F.Lorée Etoile oboe is launched