Flute Talk

Articles October 2008

Interview:
Berlin’s Principal Flute Emmanuel Pahud
Pahud won the principal position in the Berlin Philharmonic in 1992 at the tender age of 22, and with the exception of an 18-month sabbatical to teach at the Geneva Conservatoire, he has been there ever since. He has appeared as soloist with most of the world’s leading orchestras, including the London Philharmonic, Washington National Symphony, Tokyo Symphony Orchestra, Zurich Tonhalle, Bayerischer Rundfunk, and the Berlin Philharmonic.
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Debost's Comments:
The One-Armed Flutist
“Even for the able-bodied flute player, it is useful to know that close to half of all notes of the flute range can be played with one hand – the left. This tells us a lot about how our instrument works and provides insight into how to approach technical practice.”
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Masterclasses:
Begin With the Headjoint
George discusses how to organize and present masterclasses in the public schools. “The goal for the first class is to teach students how to produce beautiful sounds, articulate, and vibrate. This is most easily done using only the headjoint.”
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Teaching:
Etudes With a Point
“As soon as a teacher relates a specific etude to solving a technical problem in a solo piece, the etude has a perceived purpose and importance.”
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Preventing Injuries:
Dealing with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
“I had noticed warning symptoms for about two months when I shifted gears in my manual car. The movement caused a sharp pain that lasted a second and then receded.”
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Teaching:
So You Want to Be a Flute Teacher
Advice for flutists considering teaching as a profession.
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