Editorial Introduction Maurice Sharp stands as one of the most quietly influential figures in American flute history. For more than four decades ...
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Introduction: A Virtuoso’s Trap In the world of classical music, excellence is often equated with individuality: a unique sound, a signature inte...
Three years ago, in December 2022, I wrote an extensive article for The Babel Flute titled “Important Lessons for Flutists from Leonardo da Vinci...
In the world of flute literature, few names are as universally recognized — yet as insufficiently understood — as Joachim Andersen. His études sh...
When a museum devotes a major international exhibition entirely to the flute, the global flute community takes notice. Recognizing the importance...
When the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) in Phoenix opened The Magical Flute: Beauty, Enchantment, and Power, it quietly achieved something unpre...
As a Russian musician trained at the St. Petersburg State Conservatory, I grew up with the phrase “тянуть звук” — literally “to pull the sound.” ...
In a world increasingly focused on personal expression, speed, and convenience, the quiet strength of etiquette — particularly in music — risks b...
Have you ever been frustrated in your practicing by inconsistent results? Some days you work and work on a phrase and have it nailed, the next da...
There are many great options for both pre-owned and new flutes. Some great flutists play on both modern and vintage flutes. Financial considerati...