2015-16 Education and Enrichment

Past Event: Masterclass with Philippe Bernold

 

Sunday, April 3, 2016
New York Flute Fair

Philippe Bernold, known throughout Europe for his sensitive and virtuosic performances and  brilliant teaching, will share his insights and expertise in a masterclass at the Flute Fair, April 3.  Interested flutists of all ages who would like to participate should submit a biography and a CD or link to an audio or video performance, including two contrasting pieces or movements by February 26 to Yevgeny Faniuk, faniuk@hotmail.com, 209 Bennett Avenue #5B, New York, NY 10040 . Be sure to include contact information in your bio. 

Past Event:  Alberto Almarza Pre-concert Workshop
Flute Repertoire and the Music of the World

Sunday, November 22, 2015
4:00 - 5:00pm
Engelman Recital Hall
Baruch Performing Arts Center
55 Lexington Avenue (entrance on E. 25th Street)
New York, NY


The flute is one of the most varied and widespread instruments in the world, going back tens of thousands of years in many societies. As a result of the multiple types of flutes and the diversity of their musical and social role throughout the world, an amazing repertoire of timbres and playing techniques have been developed, preserved by flute players of native cultures.  Many of these techniques arose from the desire to evoke nature, imitating birdsongs, wind and water.  Others came into being as an attempt to produce sounds that would have healing powers and communicate with sacred spirits.

There has been a long and fruitful connection between world music and the development of our own flute repertoire, from Bach and Debussy to Messian and Crumb. In fact, most of what we refer to as "extended techniques" in Western flute music has been part of traditional music from around the world for thousands of years. In this pre-concert workshop, I will discuss these ideas and illustrate them with demonstrations on world flutes from my extensive collection.—Alberto Almarza

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