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Flute Unscripted

Flute Center

Feel inspired as you listen to weekly candid conversations with musicians, makers, and masters that walk through the door at Flute Center of New York. Join Caity Massoud as she sits down with famous flutists and gets some insight into their lives, passions, struggles, and hopes for the future.

72 - Christopher Lee

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72 - Christopher Lee
Flute Center presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Christopher Lee!
In this Flute Unscripted interview, Altus Artist Christopher Lee shares more about the role that the flute has played in his life. From the late start on the instrument to his heart attack and health scare at the 2018 NFA Convention, Chris found himself turning to music to find purpose and connect with others.
Previously published in January 2023.
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Flute Unscripted Online
☆ Website: https://flutecenter.com/pages/flute-unscripted
☆ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flutecenterofny/?hl=en
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☆ Contact: https://flutecenter.com/pages/contact-us-1
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Be sure to like, turn notifications on and leave a 5 star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts for each weekly episode! If you have a guest you’d like to see on the show, contact a resident flutist at FCNY to let us know. We love hearing from you!
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1g5l8ZI98QAxbuV23cWMtM
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flute-unscripted/id1377739662
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0EiAnQH-H_R2PKXD0g87zw
Fri, 08 Sep 2023 - 27min
71 - Ebonee Thomas
Flute Center presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Ebonee Thomas!
In this Flute Unscripted interview, Burkart Artist Ebonee Thomas shares all of her piccolo tips and her secrets for staying in shape on the instrument even when she is on the go with a busy schedule. The Assistant Professor of Flute at the University of Missouri Kansas City Conservatory talks more about what excites her about shaping the next generation of young flutists and the lessons she tries to pass down to them from her own mentors and role models.
Previously published in November 2022.
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Flute Unscripted Online
☆ Website: https://flutecenter.com/pages/flute-unscripted
☆ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flutecenterofny/?hl=en
☆ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FluteCenterOfNewYork/
☆ Contact: https://flutecenter.com/pages/contact-us-1
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Be sure to like, turn notifications on and leave a 5 star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts for each weekly episode! If you have a guest you’d like to see on the show, contact a resident flutist at FCNY to let us know. We love hearing from you!
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Listen Now
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1g5l8ZI98QAxbuV23cWMtM
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flute-unscripted/id1377739662
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0EiAnQH-H_R2PKXD0g87zw
Fri, 01 Sep 2023 - 18min
70 - Amy Porter
Flute Center presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Amy Porter.
Amy Porter sits down with Caity Massoud for her second Flute Unscripted interview. This time, Amy talks more about her string of performances of the Lukas Foss Renaissance Concerto. She also opens up about her mentors, her students, and all that goes into defining her brand.
*Published October 3, 2022.
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☆ Website: https://flutecenter.com/pages/flute-unscripted
☆ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flutecenterofny/?hl=en
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☆ Contact: https://flutecenter.com/pages/contact-us-1
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Be sure to like, turn notifications on and leave a 5 star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts for each weekly episode! If you have a guest you’d like to see on the show, contact a resident flutist at FCNY to let us know. We love hearing from you!
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1g5l8ZI98QAxbuV23cWMtM
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flute-unscripted/id1377739662
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0EiAnQH-H_R2PKXD0g87zw
Fri, 25 Aug 2023 - 32min
69 - Jasmine Choi
Flute Center presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Jasmine Choi!
In this Flute Unscripted interview, Jasmine Choi delves into the new creative outlets she discovered during the height of the pandemic and how she manages to juggle all of her commitments on a daily basis. Jasmine also shares the personal history she has with her first gold flute, Brannen #3040, and the ways it was like a friend to her through her formative years
Previously published on September 22, 2022.
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☆ Website: https://flutecenter.com/pages/flute-unscripted
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☆ Contact: https://flutecenter.com/pages/contact-us-1
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Be sure to like, turn notifications on and leave a 5 star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts for each weekly episode! If you have a guest you’d like to see on the show, contact a resident flutist at FCNY to let us know. We love hearing from you!
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Listen Now
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1g5l8ZI98QAxbuV23cWMtM
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flute-unscripted/id1377739662
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0EiAnQH-H_R2PKXD0g87zw
Fri, 18 Aug 2023 - 23min
68 - Matthias Ziegler
Flute Center presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Matthias Ziegler.
Matthias Ziegler, one of the world’s most versatile artists, talks about what makes his approach to performing on low flutes so unique. In this interview, Matthias shares more about the realities of touring with low flutes, why he enjoys collaborating with flute maker Eva Kingma, and how he has stayed true to his voice over the years to build a unique and remarkable career.
*Published June 23, 2022.
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Flute Unscripted Online
☆ Website: https://flutecenter.com/pages/flute-unscripted
☆ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flutecenterofny/?hl=en
☆ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FluteCenterOfNewYork/
☆ Contact: https://flutecenter.com/pages/contact-us-1
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Be sure to like, turn notifications on and leave a 5 star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts for each weekly episode! If you have a guest you’d like to see on the show, contact a resident flutist at FCNY to let us know. We love hearing from you!
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Listen Now
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1g5l8ZI98QAxbuV23cWMtM
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flute-unscripted/id1377739662
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0EiAnQH-H_R2PKXD0g87zw
Fri, 11 Aug 2023 - 23min
67 - Sir James and Lady Galway
Flute Center presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Sir James and Lady Galway.
In this interview, the Galways take a moment to share their fond memories of William Bennett and how he directly influenced Sir James. The Galway Flute Festival is gearing up for its 33rd year and the Galways talk about what they are looking forward to most this summer when they see friends, both old and new.
Galway Flute Festival: ⁠https://galwayflutefestival.com/⁠
Previously published on May 17, 2022.
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Flute Unscripted Online
☆ Website: ⁠https://flutecenter.com/pages/flute-unscripted⁠
☆ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/flutecenterofny/?hl=en⁠
☆ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/FluteCenterOfNewYork/⁠
☆ Contact: ⁠https://flutecenter.com/pages/contact-us-1⁠
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Be sure to like, turn notifications on and leave a 5 star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts for each weekly episode! If you have a guest you’d like to see on the show, ⁠contact a resident flutist⁠ at FCNY to let us know. We love hearing from you!
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Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1g5l8ZI98QAxbuV23cWMtM⁠
Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flute-unscripted/id1377739662⁠
Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0EiAnQH-H_R2PKXD0g87zw
Mon, 07 Aug 2023 - 30min
66 - Bonita Boyd
Flute Center presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Bonita Boyd.
In this interview, Bonita Boyd shares more about Joseph Mariano’s influence on her artistry. She also explains how a teacher’s unwavering support is the secret to student confidence and success.
Previously published on May 12, 2022.
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Flute Unscripted Online
☆ Website: https://flutecenter.com/pages/flute-unscripted
☆ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flutecenterofny/?hl=en
☆ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FluteCenterOfNewYork/
☆ Contact: https://flutecenter.com/pages/contact-us-1
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Be sure to like, turn notifications on and leave a 5 star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts for each weekly episode! If you have a guest you’d like to see on the show, contact a resident flutist at FCNY to let us know. We love hearing from you!
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1g5l8ZI98QAxbuV23cWMtM
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flute-unscripted/id1377739662
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0EiAnQH-H_R2PKXD0g87zw
Fri, 28 Jul 2023 - 32min
65 - Lorna McGhee
Flute Center of New York presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Lorna McGhee.

“There’s enough noise in the world. We don’t need any more noise. But you can never have enough stories!” Lorna shares this sentiment in her interview with Caity Massoud as the two take a look at her trajectory as an artist. In this Flute Unscripted episode, Lorna traces her musical roots back to the Bennett family and shares how an emphasis on expression, sound, and character has shaped her as a musician and influenced her teaching style.

Previously published on April 14, 2022.
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Flute Unscripted Online
☆ Website: https://flutecenter.com/pages/flute-unscripted
☆ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flutecenterofny/?hl=en
☆ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FluteCenterOfNewYork/
☆ Contact: https://flutecenter.com/pages/contact-us-1
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Be sure to like, turn notifications on and leave a 5 star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts for each weekly episode! If you have a guest you’d like to see on the show, contact a resident flutist at FCNY to let us know. We love hearing from you!
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Flute Center of New York presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Lorna McGhee.

“There’s enough noise in the world. We don’t need any more noise. But you can never have enough stories!” Lorna shares this sentiment in her interview with Caity Massoud as the two take a look at her trajectory as an artist. In this Flute Unscripted episode, Lorna traces her musical roots back to the Bennett family and shares how an emphasis on expression, sound, and character has shaped her as a musician and influenced her teaching style.

Previously published on April 14, 2022.

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Flute Unscripted Online
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☆ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flutecenterofny/?hl=en
☆ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FluteCenterOfNewYork/
☆ Contact: https://flutecenter.com/pages/contact-us-1
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Be sure to like, turn notifications on and leave a 5 star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts for each weekly episode! If you have a guest you’d like to see on the show, contact a resident flutist at FCNY to let us know. We love hearing from you!
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1g5l8ZI98QAxbuV23cWMtM
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flute-unscripted/id1377739662
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0EiAnQH-H_R2PKXD0g87zw
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1g5l8ZI98QAxbuV23cWMtM
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flute-unscripted/id1377739662
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0EiAnQH-H_R2PKXD0g87zw
Fri, 21 Jul 2023 - 30min
64 - Eva Kingma
Flute Center of New York presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Eva Kingma.
From her shop in the Netherlands, Eva Kingma shares more about how her upbringing led her on the path to becoming a flute maker. She expands upon how she has evolved as a maker and why she strongly believes in holding the production of low flutes to high standards.
Shop Eva Kingma Flutes
*Previously published on 3/8/2022
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Be sure to like, turn notifications on and leave a 5 star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts for each weekly episode! If you have a guest you’d like to see on the show, contact a resident flutist at FCNY to let us know. We love hearing from you!
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1g5l8ZI98QAxbuV23cWMtM
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flute-unscripted/id1377739662
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0EiAnQH-H_R2PKXD0g87zw
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fluteunscripted
Fri, 14 Jul 2023 - 26min
63 - Mary Matthews & Nicole Chamberlain
Flute Center of New York presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Mary Matthews & Nicole Chamberlain.
Mary and Nicole are kindred spirits and this joint interview highlights why they work so well together. Watch the two share more about their new method book, "Beatboxing and Beyond: An Essential Method for the 21st Century Flutist" and talk about why they feel that new music should be approachable and accessible to all.
*Previously published on 1/4/2022
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☆ Website: https://flutecenter.com/pages/flute-unscripted
☆ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flutecenterofny/?hl=en
☆ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FluteCenterOfNewYork/
☆ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flutecenterofnewyork?_t=8dlzmMwPMHW&_r=1
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Be sure to like, turn notifications on and leave a 5 star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts for each weekly episode! If you have a guest you’d like to see on the show, contact a resident flutist at FCNY to let us know. We love hearing from you!
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1g5l8ZI98QAxbuV23cWMtM
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flute-unscripted/id1377739662
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0EiAnQH-H_R2PKXD0g87zw
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fluteunscripted
Fri, 07 Jul 2023 - 39min
62 - Lillian Burkart
Flute Center of New York presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Lillian Burkart.

Lillian Burkart didn’t always know she was going to become a flute and piccolo maker, but she had a passion for innovation and followed her heart. In this interview, she shares more about her career path and the inspiration behind the Burkart sound. Lillian also talks more about what it takes to be a part of the Burkart team and what she likes to do for fun to unwind!

Shop Burkart Flutes at the Flute Center: https://flutecenter.com/collections/all-instruments?pf_v_brand=Burkart
*Previously published on 12/2/2021
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Flute Unscripted Online
☆ Website: https://flutecenter.com/pages/flute-unscripted
☆ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flutecenterofny/?hl=en
☆ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FluteCenterOfNewYork/
☆ Contact: https://flutecenter.com/pages/contact-us-1
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Be sure to like, turn notifications on and leave a 5 star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts for each weekly episode! If you have a guest you’d like to see on the show, contact a resident flutist at FCNY to let us know. We love hearing from you!
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1g5l8ZI98QAxbuV23cWMtM
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flute-unscripted/id1377739662
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0EiAnQH-H_R2PKXD0g87zw
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fluteunscripted
Fri, 30 Jun 2023 - 23min
61 - Nina Assimakopoulos
Flute Center of New York presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Nina Assimakopoulos.
Nina Assimakopoulos shares the surprising reason she chose the flute as an instrument and how her relationship with the flute has evolved over the years. She also delves into the details on how grant writing has led to the funding of her adventurous projects, including climbing with her flute up the Mace in Sedona, AZ and submerging a flute underwater for the Hydrology Project.
*Previously published on November 18, 2021
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☆ Website: https://flutecenter.com/pages/flute-unscripted
☆ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flutecenterofny/?hl=en
☆ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FluteCenterOfNewYork/
☆ Contact: https://flutecenter.com/pages/contact-us-1
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Be sure to like, turn notifications on and leave a 5 star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts for each weekly episode! If you have a guest you’d like to see on the show, contact a resident flutist at FCNY to let us know. We love hearing from you!
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1g5l8ZI98QAxbuV23cWMtM
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flute-unscripted/id1377739662
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0EiAnQH-H_R2PKXD0g87zw
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fluteunscripted
Fri, 23 Jun 2023 - 33min
60 - Paula Robinson
Flute Center of New York presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Paula Robinson.

Nothing is off limits in this riveting conversation between Paula Robison and Caity Massoud. The icon shares more about her childhood during the McCarthy era and how her passion for all mediums influences her as an artist. Tune in to this memorable talk to hear how Paula Robison paved the way for other women soloists and continues to be a trailblazer.

*Previously published on October 19, 2021
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Flute Unscripted Online
☆ Website: https://flutecenter.com/pages/flute-unscripted
☆ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flutecenterofny/?hl=en
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☆ Contact: https://flutecenter.com/pages/contact-us-1
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Be sure to like, turn notifications on and leave a 5 star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts for each weekly episode! If you have a guest you’d like to see on the show, contact a resident flutist at FCNY to let us know. We love hearing from you!
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1g5l8ZI98QAxbuV23cWMtM
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flute-unscripted/id1377739662
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0EiAnQH-H_R2PKXD0g87zw
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fluteunscripted
Fri, 16 Jun 2023 - 44min
59 - Joanna Soh
Flute Center of New York presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Joann Soh.
Tune in to listen to Joanna sharing about how her failures of the past led to her success today as JustAnotherFlutist. Joanna's followers love her approachable, fun personality and she candidly describes what it is like to be a part of such a supportive online community.
Flute Unscripted Online
☆ Website: https://flutecenter.com/pages/flute-unscripted
☆ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flutecenterofny/?hl=en
☆ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FluteCenterOfNewYork/
☆ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@flutecenterofnewyork
☆ Contact: https://flutecenter.com/pages/contact-us-1
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Be sure to like, turn notifications on and leave a 5 star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts for each weekly episode! If you have a guest you’d like to see on the show, contact a resident flutist at FCNY to let us know. We love hearing from you!
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1g5l8ZI98QAxbuV23cWMtM
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flute-unscripted/id1377739662
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0EiAnQH-H_R2PKXD0g87zw
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fluteunscripted
Fri, 09 Jun 2023 - 50min
58 - James Hall
Flute Center of New York presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring James Hall.
Flutist James Hall has enjoyed a varied and impressive career as an international soloist, chamber and orchestral musician, and teacher.
*Previously published on September 16, 2021
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Flute Unscripted Online
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Be sure to like, turn notifications on and leave a 5 star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts for each weekly episode! If you have a guest you’d like to see on the show, contact a resident flutist at FCNY to let us know. We love hearing from you!
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1g5l8ZI98QAxbuV23cWMtM
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flute-unscripted/id1377739662
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0EiAnQH-H_R2PKXD0g87zw
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fluteunscripted
Fri, 02 Jun 2023 - 23min
57 - Rasika Shekar
Flute Center of New York presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Rasika Shekar.
Known and loved for her endearingly honest voice and soulful playing, Indo-American singer, flautist and composer Rasika Shekar’s music is a vibrant confluence of diverse musical worlds, rooted in Indian classical music. Her distinctive sound as a singer and flautist has led her to an impressive list of collaborations including John McLaughlin, AR Rahman, Shankar Mahadevan, Shankar Ehsaan Loy, Ustad Ghulam Ali Khan and many others.
*originally published July 27, 2021
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Flute Unscripted Online
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Be sure to like, turn notifications on and leave a 5 star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts for each weekly episode! If you have a guest you’d like to see on the show, contact a resident flutist at FCNY to let us know. We love hearing from you!
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1g5l8ZI98QAxbuV23cWMtM
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flute-unscripted/id1377739662
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0EiAnQH-H_R2PKXD0g87zw
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fluteunscripted
Libsyn: https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/fluteunscripted
Fri, 19 May 2023 - 31min
56 - Emily Pecoraro
Flute Center of New York presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Emily Pecoraro
Brooklyn/Queens-based saxophonist and woodwind doubler Emily Pecoraro is known for her work in divergent ventures across the musical spectrum. In addition to her creative pursuits, Emily has played in a dozen Broadway pit orchestras and touring Broadway productions, and has twice been a chair holder in the orchestra for The Christmas Spectacular featuring the Radio City Rockettes.
*Published July 13, 2021.
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Be sure to like, turn notifications on and leave a 5 star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts for each weekly episode! If you have a guest you’d like to see on the show, contact a resident flutist at FCNY to let us know. We love hearing from you!
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1g5l8ZI98QAxbuV23cWMtM
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flute-unscripted/id1377739662
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0EiAnQH-H_R2PKXD0g87zw
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fluteunscripted
Libsyn: https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/fluteunscripted
Fri, 12 May 2023 - 29min
55 - Gary Schocker
Flute Center of New York presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Gary Schocker
One of the greatest flutists of his generation, Gary Schocker is also a pianist, harpist, prolific composer and a talented teacher. Schocker made his professional debut as a flutist at the age of 15, appearing as soloist with both the Philadelphia Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic, thus establishing a name for himself even before attending The Juilliard School and winning numerous prestigious competitions, including the National Flute Association’s Young Artist Competition, the New York Flute Club’s Young Artist Competition, the East and West International Concert Artists Competition, and Young Concert Artists Competition.
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Flute Unscripted Online
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☆ Contact: https://flutecenter.com/pages/contact-us-1
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Be sure to like, turn notifications on and leave a 5 star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts for each weekly episode! If you have a guest you’d like to see on the show, contact a resident flutist at FCNY to let us know. We love hearing from you!
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1g5l8ZI98QAxbuV23cWMtM
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Fri, 05 May 2023 - 30min
54 - Noemi Gyori
Flute Center of New York presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Noemi Gyori.
Hungarian flutist Noemi Gyori shares what it was like to complete a doctoral degree at the Royal Academy of Music while maintaining a competitive performance career. She also discusses how motherhood impacts her playing and makes her a more versatile flutist.
*originally published June 22, 2021
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Fri, 28 Apr 2023 - 35min
53 - Viviana Guzman
International soloist Viviana Guzman has overcome numerous obstacles in her life, from spending her childhood in a full body cast to recently recovering from a catastrophic car accident. She shares more about how she views these hardships as blessings and opportunities to learn and grow through the healing power of music.
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Tue, 25 Apr 2023 - 29min
52 - Carlos Malta
Flute Center of New York presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Carlos Malta.
Watch Carlos Malta discuss how his practicing methods have changed over the years and what it was like to perform with the Dave Matthews Band!
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Fri, 21 Apr 2023 - 35min
51 - Elizabeth Rowe
Flute Center of New York presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Elizabeth Rowe.
Listen to Caity Massoud interview Elizabeth Rowe, professional coach, teacher, social justice advocate, public speaker and principal flutist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
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Fri, 14 Apr 2023 - 40min
50 - Corbus du Toit
Flute Center of New York presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Cobus du Toit.
Cobus delves into why he is so passionate about teaching and creating a sense of community. Listen to him explore topics including wellness, performance anxiety, and humanitarian efforts that are important to him.
Previously released on May 28, 2021.
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Fri, 07 Apr 2023 - 42min
49 - Eric Lamb
Flute Center of New York presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Eric Lamb. Previously recorded on May 13, 2021.
Eric Lamb discusses his path to becoming the artist he is today. From his start in the International Contemporary Ensemble to his solo performances of 17th and 18th-century repertoire, Eric shares why he has never been afraid to think outside of the box and follow his heart.

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Fri, 03 Mar 2023 - 34min
48 - Jennifer Grim
Flute Center of New York presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Jennifer Grim.
Jennifer didn't always know she was going to pursue a career in music; on this video episode of Flute Unscripted, listen to her discuss the moment she chose to go for it and build the career of her dreams. Previously published on May 7, 2021.
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Fri, 24 Mar 2023 - 36min
47 - Adam Sadberry
Flute Center of New York presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Adam Sadberry.
Watch Adam talk about his mentors, the importance of representation in classical music, and what it was like to get the call to play for the Lion King motion picture soundtrack!
*Previously published on April 27, 2021*
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Fri, 17 Mar 2023 - 33min
46 - Linda Chesis
Linda Chesis, renowned flutist and professor at the Manhattan School of Music, shares more about overcoming performance anxiety and how it almost made her quit playing the flute altogether as a young flutist. She elaborates on how she draws upon her past experiences to help her students find their own unique path and talks more about her interest in art history informing her multidisciplinary performances.
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Tue, 14 Mar 2023 - 29min
45 - Kaori Fujii
Flute Center of New York presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Kaori Fujii.
Kaori talks about her childhood in Tokyo and her journey to becoming a prize-winning flutist and philanthropist. She gives some insight into what it takes to be the Founder and President/CEO of her non-profit, Music Beyond.
*Previously Published on 4/19/2021
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Fri, 10 Mar 2023 - 50min
44 - Marc Grauwels
Flute Center of New York presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Marc Grauwels.
Marc covers a range of topics, from balancing and parenting during the pandemic to finding your unique musical voice.
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Fri, 03 Mar 2023 - 38min
43 - Ian Anderson
Flute Center of New York presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Ian Anderson.
Ian Anderson discusses his relationship with the flute over the years and his plans for the future of live music.
[Recorded on March 15, 2021]
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Fri, 24 Feb 2023 - 56min
42 - Flute Unscripted Trailer
Welcome to Flute Unscripted, a podcast dedicated to gaining insight into the lives and minds of some of the most famous and influential flutists from all over the world.
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Here’s more about me, your host, Caity Massoud:
First and foremost, I’m a flutist. I grew up in New York in a musical family, and was the first to pursue music as a career. I studied flute performance in college and earned my doctorate in Texas at the University of Houston. I eventually made my way back to the big apple, with a husband and two dogs in tow. Since then, I’ve maintained my positions with orchestras across the country, grew my family, and joined the team at the Flute Center of New York as a resident flutist. The Flute Center is the perfect place to help people find their new flute, talk shop with old friends and colleagues, and bump into some of the most famous and notable flutists in the world. When we first had the idea to start a podcast, we had no idea it would grow into an archive of important conversations with all the talented artists that walk through our doors. Getting to know these influential musicians is a real privilege and I feel lucky to share their stories with you!
Fri, 24 Feb 2023 - 00min
41 - Mark Sparks
Mark Sparks is the Principal flutist of the St. Louis Symphony, is a captivating soloist, an in-demand teacher, and an avid writer. Mark started in the Canton Symphony Orchestra, then the Caracas Symphony in Venezuela, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, San Antonio Symphony, and Memphis Symphony Orchestra. Mark has continued to push himself as a musician to stay at the top of his game. With him, it seems like the possibilities are limitless.
Tue, 25 Feb 2020 - 46min
40 - Christine Davis
Christine Davis is the Principal Flutist of the Buffalo Philharmonic. Christine has performed as a soloist with the BPO and has been featured on an extensive and impressive list of recordings. As such, Christine has been rooted in the community in Buffalo for decades and is invested in sharing the knowledge she has gained over the years with her students.
Tue, 18 Feb 2020 - 39min
39 - Keith Underwood
Flutist and educator Keith Underwood is a flute guru. Flutists of all ages and abilities flock to him for his advice and to unlock their hidden potential. Keith’s methods are sometimes unusual- he makes use of breathing bags, chop sticks, rhythmic shakers, and spirometers, just to name a few. His out-of-the-box techniques have proven to be effective in addressing the issues of the modern flutist and provide solutions to difficult repertoire, too.
Tue, 11 Feb 2020 - 34min
38 - Heidi Kay Begay
Dr. Heidi Kay Begay is a flutist, teacher, and host of the podcast Flute 360. Having so much in common already, Heidi had the brilliant idea of getting together to chat about podcasting and its role in the flute community. We got to talking about our struggles as hosts, the lessons we’ve learned from our guests, and the realities of putting together an episode every week.
Tue, 04 Feb 2020 - 40min
37 - Yoobin Son
When she won the audition for Second Flute in the New York Philharmonic in 2012, Yoobin Son became the first ever Korean to join the woodwind section. Getting to know more about Yoobin and learning about her start on the flute, it ultimately didn’t seem so surprising that this highly motivated, dedicated, and persistent flutist would someday become a member of the New York Phil.
Tue, 28 Jan 2020 - 33min
36 - Mindy Kaufman
Mindy Kaufman joined the New York Philharmonic after winning her audition for the flute and solo piccolo chair in 1979 at the age of 22. Her audition in the final round was full of snafus that could’ve thrown her off, but Mindy relied on the hard work she had put in to her preparation and rolled with the punches- and she ended up winning. Since then, she has performed a slew of concerts and chamber concerts with the Phil, recorded a solo album, recorded piccolo concerti, and freelanced as a film score musician.
Fri, 31 Jan 2020 - 35min
35 - Alison Fierst
Alison Fierst is the newly appointed Associate Principal Flute of the New York Philharmonic. Before landing her dream job, Alison completed her Bachelor degree at Carnegie Mellon University with Alberto Almarza and she went on to start a degree at Manhattan School of Music in the orchestral performance program. Alison ultimately gave up her spot as a student of Robert Langevin’s at MSM to become his colleague in the Phil. We chatted about her past audition failures, her NY Phil audition experience, and the Haynes Amadeus alto flute that helped her to land the job.
Tue, 14 Jan 2020 - 31min
34 - Robert Langevin
Robert Langevin is the Principal Flutist of the New York Philharmonic. Robert believes the future of music lies in the next generation of up and coming musicians and that young people offer something exciting and invigorating to an orchestra. He is particularly passionate about the Orchestral Program at Manhattan School of Music and takes his students under his wing to competitively train and even sometimes sub alongside him in the Phil. As a result, Robert is shaping his young pupils into inspiring, talented, and extremely successful flutists in their own right.
Tue, 07 Jan 2020 - 42min
33 - Lew Tabackin
Lew Tabackin got his start in public school in Philadelphia, felt like a misfit studying flute at the Philadelphia Conservatory, and ultimately found his footing after picking up the tenor saxophone. Lew has come a long way and had a varied career since: he graduated, served in the Army from 1962-65, met his wife (jazz pianist Toshiko Akiyoshi), moved to California in the 1970s, and formed their big band that performed for decades. Nowadays, Lew enjoys playing with his trio around the world.
Tue, 03 Sep 2019 - 30min
32 - Judith Mendenhall
Judith Mendenhall is the Principal Flutist of the American Ballet Theater Orchestra and is on faculty at Mannes and the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College. In 2016, she received the Distinguished Teaching Award from The New School, where she is chair of the wind department. Her many accomplishments include performing as a recitalist, chamber and orchestral musician in the United States and abroad.
Tue, 27 Aug 2019 - 22min
31 - Stephanie Mortimore
Stephanie Mortimore is the Principal Piccolo of the MET Opera Orchestra. Stephanie’s busy career of performing was almost derailed just a couple years ago when she was diagnosed with focal dystonia. She was kind enough to give an interview so I could learn a little more about her and brave enough to share her journey so far as a successful working musician with focal dystonia.
Tue, 20 Aug 2019 - 43min
30 - Ellen Ochoa
Dr. Ellen Ochoa is an engineer, former astronaut, retired Director of Johnson Space Center, and classical flutist. She was the first Hispanic woman to go to space in 1993 and even brought her flute along. You can find video and photos of Ellen playing her Haynes flute aboard the near weightless environment of the shuttle Discovery. Through her missions and numerous discoveries, Ellen has continued to make time for music in her life and it was an honor to sit down with her and hear about the flute from a different point of view.
Tue, 13 Aug 2019 - 26min
29 - Linda Mark
Every flutist knows who Linda Mark is. And yet, there is not much information out there on this pianist's beginnings. When she moved to New York after college she did the grunt work of knocking on doors, making cold calls, and asking teachers if they needed a pianist for their studio. That’s exactly how she met Julius Baker and his mentoring, teaching, and inclusiveness of her would end up shaping her career. After earning a reputation for being a natural with challenging flute repertoire, Linda was introduced to and has worked with every great performer in the flute community.
Tue, 06 Aug 2019 - 31min
28 - Katie Althen
Katie Althen, or @katieflute if you follow her on Instagram, is an up and coming young flutist with big dreams and big talent. Katie grew up in Pennsylvania and her unsuspecting parents, who enrolled her in different sports, dance, and music lessons, watched on as her passion for the flute and for sharing her gifts with others took over and led her study at some of the top conservatories in the nation. Katie has been at the forefront of the social media flute community and she is open and candid with her followers.
Tue, 30 Jul 2019 - 22min
27 - Greg Pattillo
Greg Pattillo has always been an unconventional flute player. From his days at conservatory to his brief stint as Principal Flute, Greg was always looking for something more and for a way to really connect with his audience. Everything really seemed to fall into place for Greg when he moved to New York City, started performing in the subways, and founded his group, Project Trio, with Eric Stephenson on cello and Peter Seymour on bass.
Tue, 23 Jul 2019 - 34min
26 - Ransom Wilson
Whether Ransom Wilson is in front of an orchestra as a soloist or leading a group as a conductor, he is proud to be serving music and the vision of its composers. At the start of his career, Ransom knew he wanted to be a soloist just like his idol and teacher, Jean Pierre Rampal. He was immediately picked up by management, toured, and recorded albums. As Ransom began to feel disenchanted with the touring lifestyle, he turned to chamber music and he became the flutist for the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, a position he held for twenty years. Ransom incorporates his passion for chamber music in his curriculum at Yale University, where he is professor of flute.
Tue, 16 Jul 2019 - 40min
25 - Flute Bros
Jake and Gabe Fridkis are the Flute Bros—literally brothers that grew up loving music and following their dream to become professional flutists. And dreams do come true. With Jake’s position of Principal Flute of the Fort Worth Symphony and Gabe’s recent win of the Assistant Principal seat, they are the first all sibling principals section in a major symphony wind section.
Tue, 19 Feb 2019 - 39min
24 - Christina Jennings
Poised, gracious, and sincere: these are just a few words that describe flutist Christina Jennings as both a person and a performer. It is no surprise that students flock to the University of Colorado Boulder to study with the Associate Professor of Flute. Christina is invested in a holistic approach to flute playing and in fostering community.
Tue, 12 Feb 2019 - 27min
23 - Flutronix
There are a lot of things that make Flutronix special. Allison Loggins-Hull and Nathalie Joachim are a flute duo changing the perception of what the flute can do and how it can sound through new compositions, exploration of genres, and use of electronic music. Together, Flutronix has released four albums, has collaborations and broadcasts around the world, and recently kicked off their two year residency at Carolina Performing Arts.
Tue, 05 Feb 2019 - 36min
22 - Nico Duchamp
Nico Duchamp has made it his mission to carry on the French flute tradition. The French flutist, performer, and educator believes we owe quite a lot to the composers of the Paris Conservatory test pieces, the nuance of the language and its influence on articulation, and the overall refined French style.
Tue, 29 Jan 2019 - 33min
21 - Fluterscooter
Andrea Fisher, also known as Fluterscooter, has followed her many interests over the years no matter how far off the beaten path they may be. The Juilliard trained flutist and Powell artist came by the Flute Center to give a talk on entrepreneurship and reveal some of the ins and outs of starting your own business, including making contacts, networking, and funding your own ideas.
Tue, 22 Jan 2019 - 34min
20 - Valerie Coleman
Valerie Coleman was creative long before learning how to play the flute. At a young age, she started to write music down and began writing symphonies by the time she was 11. Since then, Valerie Coleman has established her career as the flutist and resident composer of the wind quintet, Imani Winds. Valerie shared with me more about collaboration, composition, and the next phase in her career.
Tue, 15 Jan 2019 - 30min
19 - Seth Morris
Seth Morris is the newly appointed Co-Principal Flute of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. Seth’s passion for opera and ballet music has afforded him a depth of knowledge that came in handy at his audition for the Principal Flute position at the MET. I was fascinated to learn more from Seth about how the day he won his dream job went and his plans for the future.
Tue, 08 Jan 2019 - 29min
18 - Amy Porter LIVE
Amy Porter was a perfect choice for our live episode. She admits she is most comfortable being center stage and star of the show, one of the many reasons she ultimately left her position with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and pursued a solo career. Amy graciously answered questions and let us pick her brain about all things performance, career, and personal life related.
Tue, 01 Jan 2019 - 28min
17 - Nestor Torres
He is one of the most famous and recognizable names in jazz flute. Nestor Torres has released 14 albums as a soloist, has been a featured flutist at a number of jazz festivals and orchestral concerts, and collaborated with other notable artists such as Herbie Hancock, Paquito D’Rivera, Dave Matthews, and Gloria Estefan. Nestor Torres brings the precision and excellence of classical training (along with his Latin flair) to the jazz flute idiom and joined me after a jam session at the Flute Center of New York to talk about his unique sound and his vision for the future of music.
Tue, 23 Oct 2018 - 31min
16 - Martha Aarons
Martha Aarons hopped off a plane at JFK, jetted over to the Flute Center of New York to try some head joints, and graciously agreed to sit down with me for a quick talk. She was as easy to work with as I imagine she was with her longtime colleagues in the Cleveland Orchestra, where she maintained a position for 25 years. She reminisced with me and also shared her current plans to explore another side of her career: performing chamber works with her husband and stepping in to sub with orchestras across the country.
Tue, 16 Oct 2018 - 23min
15 - Brandon George
Brandon George is a Powell Artist that has performed around the world as a soloist and chamber musician, but he currently calls Brooklyn his home. With a full and varied freelance career, Brandon has performed regularly at some iconic New York venues such as Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, Bargemusic in Brooklyn, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Brandon has his own advice for flutists starting out in their career, too. He highlights the importance of fostering a strong, lasting relationship with your peers and colleagues to build a freelance network.
Tue, 09 Oct 2018 - 31min
14 - Emma Resmini
You may have first heard today’s guest on Youtube. She is perhaps most known for starting the flute at just 3 years old and having a large collection of impressive recordings online as a young child. Since then, Emma has been working hard. She graduated from Curtis, has given a number of solo performances with the National Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, Dallas Symphony, and Pittsburgh Symphony, has appeared at festivals and conventions, and has been active in collaborating with emerging composers on new works for the flute. Emma will soon be making New York her home, as she begins her Master’s degree at Juilliard with longtime teacher, Jeffrey Khaner.
Tue, 02 Oct 2018 - 25min
13 - Marco Granados
Marco Granados strikes me as an open-minded and curious flutist, exploring all there is to do with the flute, including performing an array of genres in a variety of venues. He had his debut at Carnegie Hall, a performance with Placido Domingo at Gracie Mansion, a stint on Broadway, and even played gigs in the subway. But, perhaps Marco is most well known for his focus on Venezuelan music. He grew up in Venezuela and moved to New York to pursue his degree in Classical flute, but found his way back around to his roots and has since released CDs and transcriptions of the songs he loves and knows so well.
Tue, 25 Sep 2018 - 24min
12 - Althea Rene LIVE
Althea Rene is a Soul-Jazz flutist and recording artist that has made a living playing her music, her way. And while she exudes confidence and is completely at ease performing for an audience of any size, it wasn’t always that way for Althea. In her book, “Becoming Chocolate Barbie: A Guide for Professional Women in the Music Business,” Althea talks about the struggles of having a full time job outside of music, specifically as Deputy Sheriff in Wayne County, and about the ins and outs of building a music career.
Tue, 18 Sep 2018 - 26min
11 - Gareth Davies
Gareth launched his professional career after his studies at the Guildhall School of Music. He was appointed Principal Flute of the Bournemouth Symphony at 23 and later joined the London Symphony Orchestra as Principal in 2000. He has been with the LSO ever since. As a way to connect with family, friends, and fans back home, Gareth started writing and launched a blog on his website. There, he shares his insights about the performances, reflects upon the local cultures, and writes fun anecdotes about the touring lifestyle. It is a great way to get to know more about Gareth and it was a real treat to chat with him in person.
Tue, 11 Sep 2018 - 33min
10 - James Galway
Known as the man with the golden flute, James Galway has had a career that is groundbreaking and legendary. He has not only achieved the feat of winning one of the most sought-after positions of Principal Flute in the Berlin Philharmonic and toured as a soloist, he has also successfully branched out as a crossover artist. Sir James has sold over 30 million albums and is comfortable with any genre and any repertoire. His wife, Lady Jeanne Galway, a noteworthy flutist in her own right, made the time to also join us for an interview.
Tue, 04 Sep 2018 - 25min
9 - Jean Ferrandis
Jean Ferrandis is a true musician and he views the flute as his tool. An international soloist, collaborator, clinician, and conductor, his musical expression is truly authentic and from the heart. Jean aims to inspire his audience and his students at the University of Southern California, Fullerton. I had the pleasure of getting to know Jean before his masterclass at the Powell showroom here in New York, and he is a fascinating performer and teacher.
Tue, 03 Jul 2018 - 27min
8 - Nicola Mazzanti
Nicola Mazzanti considers himself to be an advocate for the piccolo as a solo voice. He holds the position of Piccolo in the Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, a seat he has held since 1988, and performs as an orchestral musician, chamber musician, and soloist around the world. In 2014, Mazzanti published his method book for piccolo entitled, “The Mazzanti Method”. The method is a guide for piccolo players in their daily commitment to the instrument. He continues to teach young piccolo players in seminars and masterclasses in Italy and abroad and joined me after his Flute Center of New York masterclass to discuss the merits of piccolo playing.
Tue, 26 Jun 2018 - 23min
7 - Conor Nelson
Canadian flutist, Dr. Conor Nelson, began his studies on the flute not quite sure of where it would lead him. He followed his passion nonetheless and made the journey into a coveted tenure-track teaching position look effortless. He has appeared as soloist with major orchestras, given masterclasses across the country at over 100 institutions, and is Associate Professor of Flute at Bowling Green State University.

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 - 21min
6 - Stefan Hoskuldsson
International soloist and chamber musician Stefan Hoskuldsson was most recently appointed as Principal Flute of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 2015. We here in New York got to know him best for his stellar performances as principal flute with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra from 2008-2015. He got his start in Iceland, studied in England, and thereafter started working at the Flute Center of New York, where he was able to network and build an orchestral career. A flutist’s flutist, Stefan has a characteristically beautiful sound and has established himself as a revered soloist and in-demand teacher.
Tue, 12 Jun 2018 - 26min
5 - Emi Ferguson
By following her curiosity and intuition, Emi Ferguson has made a name for herself as a modern flutist, baroque flutist, composer, arranger, producer, researcher, and vocalist. In her interview with me, Ms. Ferguson shares that she refuses to take no for an answer and will do whatever it takes to see a project through to the end. That approach has served her well. Her impressive career includes winning first prize at the NFA Young Artist competition, New York Flute Club Young Artist competition, the Mid-Atlantic Flute Competition, and the Juilliard Concerto Competition. Emi Ferguson has carved out a niche for herself playing the Silver Flute, Historical Flutes, and Auxiliary Flutes, performing repertoire that stretches from the Renaissance to today.
Tue, 05 Jun 2018 - 27min
4 - Emily Beynon
Our guest today does it all. Emily Beynon is the Principal Flutist of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. She has appeared as a soloist with the Philharmonia Orchestra, BBC Orchestras, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields (amongst others) and has performed with chamber groups such the Nash Ensemble and the Brodsky Quartet. Ms. Beynon is also a versatile recording artist. Her albums span a wide breadth of repertoire- from her dazzling interpretation of Mozart to her premiere recordings by contemporary composers.
Tue, 29 May 2018 - 25min
3 - Demarre McGill
Seemingly out of nowhere, Demarre McGill has quickly become the next “it” flutist. A recipient of the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, Demarre has dominated the audition circuit, holding Principal positions with the Florida Orchestra, San Diego Symphony, Santa Fe Opera Orchestra, Seattle Symphony, and Dallas Symphony. Demarre has also been Acting Principal Flute at the Pittsburg Symphony and most recently, at the Metropolitan Opera. Demarre is currently maintaining a jam-packed schedule: He has returned as Principal Flute at the Seattle Symphony, he has stepped in as Visiting Assistant Professor at CCM, and he continues to travel the country giving masterclasses and performing concerts. I snagged a few minutes with Demarre on his latest trip to New York City.
Tue, 22 May 2018 - 27min
2 - Carol Wincenc
Carol Wincenc is an artist that needs no introduction. She is an iconic flutist and her name is synonymous with graceful and powerful musicianship. In addition to her decades of accomplishments, awards, and accolades, Ms. Wincenc has released a number of recordings that are revered as the authority on execution and artistry. Her natural talent and other’s recognition of her gifts launched her from a young flutist in her hometown of Buffalo to an emerging star fresh from her studies in Italy. She studied at Oberlin, Manhattan School of Music, and Juilliard. Quickly after her graduation, Ms. Wincenc secured the Principal Flute position with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, won the Naumburg Foundation Solo Flute Competition, and established herself as a sought-after soloist. She passes down her wealth of knowledge and wisdom to her students and it excites her to see them reach accomplishments of their own. Before her recital and masterclass at the Flute Center of New York, Ms. Wincenc revealed what it was like building a career in a male-dominated industry and what morsels of advice she hopes to pass down to the next generation.
Tue, 15 May 2018 - 30min
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