From Body Cast to Belly Dancing Flutist Viviana Guzman’s Inspiring Life
Viviana Guzman is a phoenix bird. Rising out of the ashes of a difficult early life, she has emerged like
Read MoreJuly 2013
Interview with Carol Wincenc
Live video interview with Carol Wincenc.
Read MoreSupporting Composers: by Sy Brandon
I believe that it was the late Dr. Neil Humfeld, former Trombone Professor at the University of Texas at Commerce, who had a requirement that all his students giving recitals needed to contribute in some way to expanding the repertoire of their instrument.
Read MoreComposing for the Flute: Far Corners and November Sonata. by Bruce Lazarus
Throughout my career as a composer I’ve been fascinated with the the expressive and technical possibilities of the flute; its apparently unlimited agility, high register which may be strident or delicately bell-like, breathy harmonics, and the darkness of its lowest tones.
Read MoreNicole Esposito: Blue Solitude Review
Nicole Esposito, flute professor at The University of Iowa, has recently released an album featuring works by Latin American composers. This collection includes both art music as well as folk songs arranged for this ensemble. Esposito’s beautiful, lush sound blends quite well with the stringed instruments with which she is playing, especially in the flute’s lower register.
Read MoreIan Clarke: Deep Blue Review
Ian Clarke’s second album doesn’t disappoint. Each of these works was written by Clarke between the years 2006 and 2012, and this album proves that he continues to write music that is fresh, inventive, and accessible.
Read MoreHappy, Healthy Hands: by Beverly Hawkins
Technology, laptops and handheld devices have changed the demands on everyone’s hands. Add being a flutist and you can quickly experience some discomfort. Relax! There is a lot you can do to navigate non-flute related tasks by having your arms, hands, shoulders and neck, work smarter, not harder!
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