Pan Journal July 2024
Inside the July 2024 issue:
News & events
BFS News including AGM and Competitions dates and the Atarah’s Legacy Fund Memorial Prize winner
Notes from the Chair Reflections from our Chair, Gavin Stewart
Letters Tributes to Christopher Hyde-Smith
Flute Choir News Updates from Flautissimo, Carluke Primrose Orchestral Flutes, Stapleford Flutes and Flutes Unlimited
News
Including: upcoming events, courses and competitions; announcements, prizes, concerts, new releases and more from the community; Adams Flute Festival 2024; Andrea Kuypers’ Flute Retreat; Peterborough Flute Choir Low Flutes Day 2024; Flute Choir Festival; and more
Trade News
Including a new Limited Edition Pearl, the inaugural Just Flutes Festival and other Just Flutes news, and Karen North’s new book ‘Lyrical Flute Miniatures’
Features
AN AGEING COMPETITOR
Philip Leith reveals why he prefers to wait 52 years between competitions.
JOHANN JOACHIM QUANTZ (1697–1773) FLUTE VIRTUOSO, COMPOSER, TEACHER
A look at the life and work of this titan of the flute with art historian Saskia Hüneke.
STORY OF A PICCOLO CD ADVENTURE
Do you have a musical project to realise? Sarah Miller explains why coffee and swans may be involved.
BEING A CONSERVATOIRE STUDENT IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Ruby Howells investigates the effects of modern life on the young musician.
CHRISTOPHER HYDE-SMITH
A tribute to the celebrated performer, teacher and ambassador for the flute, who died this year.
ALL TOGETHER NOW! THE BENEFITS OF SOCIAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
Alexandra Petropoulos explores the many reasons why musicians should make music with their peers.
“DEAR MR FITZGIBBON”: A HISTORY OF BRITISH FLUTE PLAYING IN LETTERS OF WELL KNOWN PLAYERS
When Rien de Reede bought a collection of flute players’ letters, he found a treasure trove of historical colour.
THE SINGING FLUTE: THE BEL CANTO USE OF VIBRATO IN FLUTE PEDAGOGY
Can a singer’s approach to vibrato teach us anything about the flute? Robert Cart thinks so.
Reviews
Recordings
Sheet music for solo flute; solo alto flute; solo bass flute; flute & piano; flute & organ; flute & harpsichord; flute, cello & piano; flute ensemble; studies & technical exercises