As a Russian musician trained at the St. Petersburg State Conservatory, I grew up with the phrase “тянуть звук” — literally “to pull the sound.” ...
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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...
Today, April 15, we celebrate the birth of one of humanity’s greatest minds - Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519), a name that evokes wonder across cen...
In 2017, I had the pleasure of interviewing Ludwig Böhm for the international artistic community Chattoir! Read the interview here. Our conversat...
Author's Note:This article revisits and expands on ideas I previously explored in an earlier essay on flute timbre and expression. With a fresh p...
Shakespeare’s plays contain remarkably few references to the flute, yet when he does mention it, the instrument is laden with meaning. From manip...