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Our Team
Contributors of Edition VIII – March 2023
A flutist of Armenian origin, since 1999 Anush has been teaching at schools and music institutes, and also conducts concert activities in various fields: she played in the rock band "Forza Maggiore", in the State Orchestra of Folk Song and Dance, and the Chamber Orchestra of Armenia in Armenia, Europe and in the Middle East. Since 2007 she has been living and teaching in Greece.
Armenia - Greece
Peruvian flutist, composer and writer with 15 albums covering various musical styles such as jazz, Peruvian music, Brazilian music and classical music. César Peredo was the principal flutist of the Lima Philharmonic Orchestra, the Prolirica Orchestra, the Romanza Orchestra and the Ciudad de los Reyes Orchestra. A pre-nominated Latin Grammy and two Grammy nominees and the First Prize in the Composition Contest organized by the Peruvian-British Cultural Institute of Lima. In 2010, César published the first transverse flute method performed in Peru.
Peru
Daniel Cueto es un compositor y flautista peruano. Sus obras han sido descritas como una “hábil fusión de ricas melodías y ritmos peruanos con una elegancia contemporánea, creando un estilo propio que es atractivo y accesible tanto para los intérpretes como para los oyentes”. A la fecha, su música ha sido interpretada en diecinueve países, entre ellos Alemania, Francia, España, Reino Unido, Malta, Argentina, Brasil y EEUU.
Peru
Francisca Fernandez is a professional flutist and psychologist. She is certified in Fundamentals of Performing Arts Medicine by the Performing Arts Medicine Association (USA) and is a member of the Health Protection Committee of the US National Flute Association. In 2016, she created the @unanuevaflauta platform with the goal of bringing musicians closer to issues like mental health and wellness by giving them the tools to take care of themselves. Today, the platform is present in Chile, Peru, Argentina, Mexico, Colombia and the USA and offers workshops for groups of musicians, as well as educational and professional institutions.
Chile
Irina Nekipelova teaches flute at the Mravinsky St. Petersburg Children's Art School and is the author of the “Young Virtuoso” competition, dedicated to Ernesto Köhler. Awards: a personal award from the Y.Zhorno Charitable Foundation, gratitude and a certificate of honor of the Committee for Culture of St. Petersburg, an honorary badge and an award of the Government of St. Petersburg “For the humanization of the school”.
Russia
Jennifer Stinton, an internationally recognised flautist, has performed as soloist at many international festivals. Solo concerts abroad have included the performance of a concerto in the Concertgebouw which was broadcast live on Dutch television, a recital in Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum and tours of France, Scandinavia and the Middle East. Throughout her career, Jennifer has also played as Guest Principal Flute in many of the major orchestras including a long-spell with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Jennifer also leads a busy life as a teacher, working with private students and giving masterclasses throughout the U.K., Europe and the U.S.A
UK
Jocelyn Crosby is a concert flutist, freelance performer and collaborative musician based in Lancaster, PA. She won third prize for the 2022 National Flute Association’s Alto Flute Artist Competition in Chicago. She was a 2021 scholarship recipient and performer for the international Galway Flute Festival and was featured on WHYY’s House Concert Series. She serves as a board member for the Flute Society of Greater Philadelphia and volunteers with the Musical Arts Society of Lancaster.
USA
Katherine is an active performer, clinician, and accessibility consultant throughout the U.S. She first became involved in advocacy when her own disabilities ended her military music career. So she founded Access Reimagined to create meaningful change. Katherine uses her personal experience with both visible and non-visible disabilities to educate and empower others to take action for a more equitable future in the marketplace, particularly in music education. She holds a BA in flute performance and MA in Arts & Cultural Leadership.
USA
Australian flute player Laura Chislett has established herself on the international stage as a performer, educator and recording artist across a wide range of musical styles. Her recordings, on ten different labels and multiple streaming platforms, range from Bach and Boulanger, to Ferneyhough and Dench.
Australia
Dr. Lea Pearson has been helping musicians find relief from pain and learn effective ways to move and play since 1998. One of the country’s leading Body Mapping Educators, she works with professional and amateur musicians and trains teachers how to use our bodies to make beautiful music.
USA
Headjoint maker, hand engraver and flute repair specialist working with flutists across the USA and worldwide. Former headjoint department manager and flute finisher for Verne Q. Powell Flutes. Founder of McChord Flutes, offering custom headjoint designs, ornate hand engraving and professional flute repair.
USA
Ludwig Böhm is a great-great-grandson of Theobald Böhm (flautist, composer, flute-maker, inventor of the Böhm flute, Munich 1794–1881), who dedicated his life to keep the memory of Theobald alive. He is the President of the Theobald Böhm Archive, the Theobald Böhm Society and the Theobald Böhm Foundation. He is the organizer of the International Theobald Böhm Competition.
Germany
Neapolitan flutist and researcher, MIUR flute teacher. Author of works: "New hypothesis on the production of sound in the transverse flute" and "Suono Pensando", holds seminars in Italy and abroad. He is the author of software for flute teaching and of a device that optimizes the sound quality of the flute.
Italy
Mirella Pantano is a soloist in symphonic and television orchestras, including “La corrida”, “Domenica In”, “Concerto di Natale 2009” and many others. She is the author of countless musical fables, including staged "ANOTHER SKY" and " IL BOSCO PRODIGIOSO ” and producing educational CDs.
Italy
Paola is a professional flutist and guitarist, crystal therapist, Reiki master, conducts meditations and Reiki courses. She creates handmade accessories from stones and crystals in accordance with the principles of crystal therapy. Recently, the book "Crystals: Companions of Light", a collection of crystal therapy and its applications, has been published.
Italy
Flute repair specialist based in Doylestown, PA, serving flutists throughout the USA and beyond. Former flute finisher and repair technician for Burkart-Phelan, Inc. and JL Smith & Co. Operator of the official Burkart Repair Center East. Owner/operator of The Flute Mechanic, an independent flute shop specializing in professional flute repair and flute repair instruction.
USA
Dutch flutist, founder of Flute Colors, educator, author, conductor, founder and director of Dwarsfluitkamp (Flute Camp) and Flutopia (summer course for Dutch amateur flutists). Rogier is committed to making extended techniques accessible to a wide audience, flutists of all ages and levels and composers.
The Netherlands
Stefan Keller is an active flutist who plays a wide range of musical styles and instruments. This is reflected in his diverse projects and invitations to international flute festivals as a specialist for low flutes, improvisation and loops. His own compositions and practice books for flute complete his activities. He organizes since over 20 years the flute event FLAUTANDO in Boswil, Switzerland.
Switzerland