Flute Unscripted

Feel inspired as you listen to weekly candid conversations with musicians, makers, and masters that walk through the door at Flute Center of New York. Join Caity Massoud as she sits down with famous flutists and gets some insight into their lives, passions, struggles, and hopes for the future.

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Althea Rene LIVE

Althea Rene is a Soul-Jazz flutist and recording artist that has made a living playing her music, her way. And while she exudes confidence and is completely at ease performing for an audience of any size, it wasn’t always that way for Althea. In her book, “Becoming Chocolate Barbie: A Guide for Professional Women in the Music Business,” Althea talks about the struggles of having a full time job outside of music, specifically as Deputy Sheriff in Wayne County, and about the ins and outs of buildi...

Sep 18, 2018•26 min

Gareth Davies

Gareth launched his professional career after his studies at the Guildhall School of Music. He was appointed Principal Flute of the Bournemouth Symphony at 23 and later joined the London Symphony Orchestra as Principal in 2000. He has been with the LSO ever since. As a way to connect with family, friends, and fans back home, Gareth started writing and launched a blog on his website. There, he shares his insights about the performances, reflects upon the local cultures, and writes fun anecdotes a...

Sep 11, 2018•34 min

James Galway

Known as the man with the golden flute, James Galway has had a career that is groundbreaking and legendary. He has not only achieved the feat of winning one of the most sought-after positions of Principal Flute in the Berlin Philharmonic and toured as a soloist, he has also successfully branched out as a crossover artist. Sir James has sold over 30 million albums and is comfortable with any genre and any repertoire. His wife, Lady Jeanne Galway, a noteworthy flutist in her own right, made the ti...

Sep 04, 2018•26 min

Jean Ferrandis

Jean Ferrandis is a true musician and he views the flute as his tool. An international soloist, collaborator, clinician, and conductor, his musical expression is truly authentic and from the heart. Jean aims to inspire his audience and his students at the University of Southern California, Fullerton. I had the pleasure of getting to know Jean before his masterclass at the Powell showroom here in New York, and he is a fascinating performer and teacher.

Jul 03, 2018•28 min

Nicola Mazzanti

Nicola Mazzanti considers himself to be an advocate for the piccolo as a solo voice. He holds the position of Piccolo in the Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, a seat he has held since 1988, and performs as an orchestral musician, chamber musician, and soloist around the world. In 2014, Mazzanti published his method book for piccolo entitled, “The Mazzanti Method”. The method is a guide for piccolo players in their daily commitment to the instrument. He continues to teach young piccolo pl...

Jun 26, 2018•23 min

Conor Nelson

Canadian flutist, Dr. Conor Nelson, began his studies on the flute not quite sure of where it would lead him. He followed his passion nonetheless and made the journey into a coveted tenure-track teaching position look effortless. He has appeared as soloist with major orchestras, given masterclasses across the country at over 100 institutions, and is Associate Professor of Flute at Bowling Green State University.

Jun 19, 2018•22 min

Stefan Hoskuldsson

International soloist and chamber musician Stefan Hoskuldsson was most recently appointed as Principal Flute of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 2015. We here in New York got to know him best for his stellar performances as principal flute with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra from 2008-2015. He got his start in Iceland, studied in England, and thereafter started working at the Flute Center of New York, where he was able to network and build an orchestral career. A flutist’s flutist, Stefan has...

Jun 12, 2018•26 min

Emi Ferguson

By following her curiosity and intuition, Emi Ferguson has made a name for herself as a modern flutist, baroque flutist, composer, arranger, producer, researcher, and vocalist. In her interview with me, Ms. Ferguson shares that she refuses to take no for an answer and will do whatever it takes to see a project through to the end. That approach has served her well. Her impressive career includes winning first prize at the NFA Young Artist competition, New York Flute Club Young Artist competition,...

Jun 05, 2018•28 min

Emily Beynon

Our guest today does it all. Emily Beynon is the Principal Flutist of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. She has appeared as a soloist with the Philharmonia Orchestra, BBC Orchestras, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields (amongst others) and has performed with chamber groups such the Nash Ensemble and the Brodsky Quartet. Ms. Beynon is also a versatile recording artist. Her albums span a wide breadth of repertoire- from her dazzling interpretation of Mozart to her premiere recordings...

May 29, 2018•25 min

Demarre McGill

Seemingly out of nowhere, Demarre McGill has quickly become the next “it” flutist. A recipient of the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, Demarre has dominated the audition circuit, holding Principal positions with the Florida Orchestra, San Diego Symphony, Santa Fe Opera Orchestra, Seattle Symphony, and Dallas Symphony. Demarre has also been Acting Principal Flute at the Pittsburg Symphony and most recently, at the Metropolitan Opera. Demarre is currently maintaining a jam-packed schedule: H...

May 22, 2018•28 min

Carol Wincenc

Carol Wincenc is an artist that needs no introduction. She is an iconic flutist and her name is synonymous with graceful and powerful musicianship. In addition to her decades of accomplishments, awards, and accolades, Ms. Wincenc has released a number of recordings that are revered as the authority on execution and artistry. Her natural talent and other’s recognition of her gifts launched her from a young flutist in her hometown of Buffalo to an emerging star fresh from her studies in Italy. She...

May 15, 2018•30 min

Meet Your Host!

Learn more about your Flute Unscripted host and Resident Flutist at Flute Center of New York, Caity Massoud.

Apr 27, 2018•1 min

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