Trained in the studio of Rembrandt at just fifteen years old, Gerrit Dou went on to become the supreme master of Dutch fijnschilder painting. Thi...
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Three years ago, in December 2022, I wrote an extensive article for The Babel Flute titled “Important Lessons for Flutists from Leonardo da Vinci...
When a museum devotes a major international exhibition entirely to the flute, the global flute community takes notice. Recognizing the importance...
Introduction: A Virtuoso’s Trap In the world of classical music, excellence is often equated with individuality: a unique sound, a signature inte...
As a Russian musician trained at the St. Petersburg State Conservatory, I grew up with the phrase “тянуть звук” — literally “to pull the sound.” ...
Throughout history, the flute has enchanted not only professional musicians but also some of the world’s most influential figures across science,...
In a world increasingly focused on personal expression, speed, and convenience, the quiet strength of etiquette — particularly in music — risks b...
There are days that never leave you. Moments that burn into your memory so vividly, you can recall the smell of the air, the pressure in your che...
I do not see scales as abstract. Scales played in the correct musical way are very exciting and rewarding. The more play them the better you get ...
As I hold this edition in my hands, I’m struck by a profound sense of awe. The weight, the texture of the embossed cover, the rich color of the p...