This Fall marks a very special milestone: the first anniversary of Flute Almanac. In only twelve months, our magazine has grown into the world’s most dynamic flute platform — a magazine, news portal, and global hub — recognized by both Google AI and Microsoft Copilot as a leader in its field. With daily traffic now exceeding 100,000 readers worldwide, the vision of building a truly international community of flutists has become a reality.
Celebrating Growth and New Beginnings
To mark this occasion, we are proud to unveil the Global Flute Almanac Directory — a groundbreaking resource created to unite flutists, makers, educators, and organizations everywhere. More than a listing service, the Directory is designed to become the definitive hub of the flute world, a place where professionals and students alike can connect, discover, and be discovered.
We are also preparing for the 2nd Global Flute Excellence Awards. Submissions officially open on December 1, 2025, with winners announced on January 10, 2026. This unique recognition program celebrates artistry, innovation, and commitment within our shared global community.
The Fall 2025 Edition
This anniversary issue showcases 21 articles from 9 countries, a true testament to the diversity and creativity that drive the flute world. Highlights include an exclusive interview with Yulia Berry, founder of Flute Almanac, reflecting on its first remarkable year, and a review of Tim Lane’s new recording of Niccolò Dôthel’s works, offering fresh insights into rediscovered repertoire.
We extend our warmest thanks to the many authors whose dedication makes this edition possible. Your contributions — from historical research to pedagogical insights and personal stories — transform Flute Almanac into a living celebration of the flute.
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Featured Articles
The Flute Almanac Directory: The Global Future of the Flute World
by Flute Almanac
The launch of the Directory brings flutists what has long been missing: a centralized, professional, instantly translatable hub that connects teachers, makers, ensembles, festivals, and institutions alike. Unlike the fleeting nature of social media, it creates a permanent, searchable, and equal platform for all — from local teachers to world-renowned performers — while also serving as a historical archive for generations to come.
When Music Saves Lives: The Flute and Arn Chorn-Pond
by Flute Almanac
Arn Chorn-Pond survived Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge by playing the flute in a labor camp. This article traces his harrowing story from survival through music to his later role as a cultural activist, connecting his journey with that of other survivors who found hope and endurance in art.
A Flute Buying Guide
by Alan Weiss (USA)
Weiss compares modern versus vintage flutes, arguing that pre-owned Boston-made French model instruments often offer unmatched character and value. He draws on decades of expertise to help flutists navigate craftsmanship, pitch, intonation, and cost.
Working on “Café 1930” – Part II
by Eduardo Tami (Argentina)
Continuing his exploration of Piazzolla’s Café 1930, Tami guides flutists through expressive phrasing, rhythmic interpretation, and tango-inspired techniques, emphasizing authenticity while adapting the bandoneón’s spirit to the flute.
Reconstructing a Practice Session in the 1750’s
by Francesco Belfiore (Italy)
Belfiore recreates what a young flutist’s daily practice might have looked like in 1745. Drawing on Quantz, Hotteterre, Leopold Mozart, and others, he emphasizes variety, rhetoric, affect, and silence — principles still relevant today.
Two Worlds, One Flute: The Circuit of Harmony and the Circuit of Power
by Giacomo Flicornino (Italy)
Flicornino contrasts two “circuits” of the flute world — one grounded in collaboration and sincerity, the other in exclusivity and power. He calls musicians to choose openness and humility, reminding us of the flute’s timeless connection to human breath.
A Hungarian Nobleman Who Played the Tsakan
by Gyula Czeloth-Csetényi (Hungary)
This article explores the tsakan, a flute-walking stick hybrid, through the life of Count István Széchenyi. Both statesman and amateur musician, Széchenyi found solace in this curious instrument, linking Hungarian cultural history with European traditions.
To Click, Or Not To Click?
by Laura Chislett (Australia)
Chislett examines the world of key clicks — from Varèse to contemporary composers — weighing their expressive possibilities against technical challenges and proposing alternatives like pizzicati for modern performers.
Unlocking Ease and Expression: Somatic Inquiry in Practice and Teaching
by Lea Pearson (USA)
Dr. Pearson introduces somatic inquiry as a way for musicians to transform tension into awareness and ease, offering tools for both performers and teachers to rediscover freedom in music-making.
“Ancestral Warriors”: A New Latin American Flute Concerto
by Manuel Carranza (Peru)
Daniel Cueto’s concerto, inspired by the Chimú civilization, is presented as both a modern technical challenge and a celebration of Peru’s cultural identity.
International Research on Vocal Cord Behavior – Part II
by Marco Gaudino (Italy)
Gaudino explores the role of the glottis and vocal cords in flute sound, connecting international scientific studies with practical advice for performers and teachers.
Focal Dystonia in Musicians
by Mariaceli Navarro Salerno (Venezuela)
Salerno shares her personal battle with focal dystonia, offering practical resources and hope for musicians facing this neurological challenge.
First Steps of Young Flutists, Part II
by Marina Vologdina (Russia)
Vologdina provides guidance on posture, hand position, and early fingerings, with advice for both parents and teachers.
Emanuele Krakamp and the Advanced Flute Course, Op. 43
by Maurizio Bignardelli (Italy)
A historical and analytical look at Krakamp’s massive pedagogical work, its context, and its place in 19th-century Italian flute playing.
A Universal Platform for the Flute: Yulia Berry’s Vision
Interview by Sofia de Salis (Switzerland)
Berry reflects on creating a connected, multilingual platform — magazine, awards, and directory — aimed at inclusion, visibility, and lasting cultural impact.
FLAUTANDO Boswil 2026 – The Magic of the Flute
by Stefan Keller (Switzerland)
Previewing one of Europe’s premier flute events, with workshops, exhibitions, and performances by world-class artists in the historic Künstlerhaus Boswil.
The Case for Variety in Mozart’s Flute Concerto K.314
by Timothy Lane (USA)
Lane calls for reintroducing forgotten stylistic variety into Mozart’s concerto, informed by 18th-century performance practice.
Mélanie Bonis: A Legendary Composer
by Vilma Campitelli (Italy)
Campitelli highlights the rediscovery of Mel Bonis, her struggles as a woman composer, and her rich flute repertoire.
The Lost Art of Musical Etiquette
by Yulia Berry (USA)
Berry reflects on etiquette in performance and teaching, showing how respect and presence shape artistry and community.
Album Review: Niccolò Dôthel’s Sonates, Op. II
by Flute Almanac
A review of Tim Lane and Tulio Rondón’s recording, which revives the works of the once-renowned 18th-century flutist-composer Niccolò Dôthel.
Looking Forward
As Flute Almanac enters its second year, we invite you to explore the Directory, prepare your submissions for the upcoming Global Flute Excellence Awards, and continue sharing your voice with our global community.
To all our readers, authors, performers, and makers in 252 countries: thank you for making this first year an extraordinary journey!
