Kurt Redel was a distinguished German flautist and conductor, born on October 8, 1918, in Breslau, Silesia (now Wrocław, Poland). He pursued studies in flute, violin, piano, composition, orchestration, music history, and conducting at the Breslau Conservatory. Redel's talent was recognized early in his career when he won the Vienna and Geneva International Music Competitions, which led to his appointment as a professor at the Salzburg Mozarteum at the age of 21. He became a member of the Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra in 1939 and later joined the Bavarian State Opera's orchestra in Munich in 1941.

In 1953, Redel founded the Munich Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra, with which he achieved international acclaim, winning several prestigious awards, including seven Grands Prix from the Académie Charles Cros in Paris. He was also instrumental in rediscovering Johann Pachelbel’s Canon and premiered works by composers such as Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel and Georg Philipp Telemann.

Redel's contributions extended beyond performance; he founded the Lourdes Festival and directed it for 20 years. His influence in the world of classical music was recognized with numerous honors, including the Commandeur de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in France and a First Class Cross of Honour in Germany. He passed away on February 12, 2013, in Munich, leaving behind a legacy of musical excellence and innovation.