A retrospective around a flutist’s individual experience By Patrícia Fernandes Pires It’s not uncommon to see a musician suffer from injuries related to their playing. In 2017 I also suffered a very serious injury in my right hand that led me to stop playing and interrupt my master studies. When a musician gets injured, it presents an existential threat….
Can AI-generated music truly be considered art, or does it lack the emotional depth that comes from human experience? by Yulia Berry AI technologies are becoming a major part of every industry in 2023. This trend has caught the attention of creative individuals, such as writers, artists, painters, and musicians, who are now questioning whether AI might eventually replace…
by Rogier de Pijper When I was sixteen years old, my flute teacher gave me ‘Density 21.5’ by Varèse. In this piece, there is a technique that I had never played before. Above some notes, there is a plus sign indicated. The intention is to play a key click while playing the note. At that time, I found it…
by Yulia Berry and Onorio Zaralli THE STORY OF KING MIDAS King Midas, a prominent figure in ancient Greek mythology, is renowned for his ill-fated decisions. One memorable instance involves his wish to the god Dionysus for the ability to turn everything he touched into gold. Initially elated, Midas soon regretted his request. In another myth, Midas demonstrated his…
Una compositrice che amava ascoltare il silenzio di Vilma Campitelli Ivy Priaulx Rainer compositrice, violinista e docente universitaria sudafricana/britannica. Sebbene abbia vissuto la maggior parte della sua vita in Inghilterra, il suo stile compositivo è stato fortemente influenzato dalla musica africana che ascoltava da bambina quando fu costantemente a contatto con il popolo Zulu. È stata una delle più…
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di Paolo Dalmoro Ovvero alcune considerazioni sul flauto “vecchio sistema” e sul perché sarebbe utile ritornare a suonarlo Chi tra voi avrà avuto necessità, per lavoro, studio o diletto di approfondire la storia del flauto, avrà sicuramente incontrato una nutrita bibliografia relativa a testi e trattati sul traversiere barocco, sulla traversa rinascimentale, sul flauto presso gli antichi greci e romani e naturalmente sul…
Global Flute Convention Dear Flute Enthusiasts, We are thrilled to invite you to a unique musical journey at the Global Flute Convention, “The Babel Flute Days,” set to take place online in the mesmerizing backdrop of Ancient Babylon. From September 19 to 24, immerse yourself in a celebration of the flute’s rich history, diverse melodies, and the global flute…
Dear flutists! The new 9th edition is out! In this issue, we are pleased to present 20 new articles! 4 new authors have joined us! We hope you realize how much new material has been written and how much valuable knowledge has been shared over these two years thanks to The Babel Flute and all 74 contributors from 27…
Una compositrice australiana alla ricerca del tempo libero e del silenzio di Vilma Campitelli Abstract Compositrice e critica musicale di Melbourne (Australia). Ha vissuto parte della sua vita in diverse città quali Londra, New York e Atene. Fu dedita alla promozione ed alla presentazione della musica moderna in tutte le sue varie forme ed ha contribuito a far conoscere…
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