Nicole Mitchell's 'Renegade' Jazz
Oct 8th, 2009 · Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews Renegades, the latest CD from flutist Nicole Mitchell. Mitchell recorded the album with her group Black Earth Strings.
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A Whole Lot Of Flutes Going On
Aug 14th, 2009 · When Lara Pellegrinelli was a kid, she wanted to play the flute just like James Galway. Now she gets to play with Sir James (and 1,999 other flutists) in a bid to break the Guinness Book's world record for "World's Largest Flute Ensemble."
A Flutist Makes Ends Meet With Music
Jul 21st, 2009 · Every year American colleges, universities and conservatories graduate hundreds of trained classical musicians. Only a small handful will be able to get full-time salaried work with a major orchestra. Yet flutist Tod Brody has managed to find a way to pay the bills with his music.
Yolanda Kondonassis: Impressions Of The Harp
Jun 26th, 2009 · The adventurous harpist joins flutist Joshua Smith and violist Cynthia Phelps in the Performance Today studio to explore the musical connections between two impressionist composers — Toru Takemitsu and his hero, Claude Debussy.
Where The Flute Meets The Beat Box
May 16th, 2009 · When flutist Greg Pattillo moved to New York and began busking at subway stations, he went traditional. But when the cash didn't come in, he decided to experiment. Pattillo came up with a style of playing he describes as "beat-boxing flute."
James Galway's Top 5 Irish Favorites
Mar 16th, 2009 · Leprechauns, parades and green beer—at least in this country they're the trappings of a successful St. Patrick's Day. But the soul of Ireland is found in its music. Belfast-born flutist Sir James Galway picks his Top-5 favorite songs for the holiday.
Flaunt It With Jazz Flute
Dec 2nd, 2008 · The flute is one of the oldest known instruments, but it gets little respect. It's mostly known for schmaltzy concert recordings and one particular comedic movie reference. Luckily, the sheer virtuosic force of many jazz artists has lent a cool factor to the much-maligned instrument. Here are five of jazz's best flutists in action.
Classical Teens Ring Out In The Rockies
Nov 19th, 2008 · From the Aspen Music Festival and School in Colorado, a gifted flutist embraces a Swiss ballade, a 16-year-old violinist tosses off a devilish sonata and a 14-year-old pianist tackles Liszt's Mephisto Waltz.
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