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Karnak Rainforest Sanctuary, QLD

The Flute & My Musical Approach to the Artistic Moment

Through my compositions, my music, my art & my flute, I seek to connect everything in the universe. My musical approach to the artistic moment is conveyed in ‘Syrinx at the Waterhole Karnak’ (from my album Flute Spirit: Dreams and Meditations)

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peter cousens
Sydney Opera House

Peter Cousens: A Perfect Blend of Voice and Flute Music

Peter Cousens is a singer who is a natural musician. A singer who open their mouths and without artifice or ego, the music just pours out. Speaking of flute fun: Check out  Evening Stars team Flute and Voice having a flute-versus voice warm-up before a concert.

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jane rutter australia day speech
Nambucca Heads, NSW

JANE RUTTER, FLUTIST AUSTRALIA DAY AMBASSADOR SPEECH 2019

There is considerable controversy around Australia Day, and I have empathy with those who are upset by the date, its title and the dark side of what it represents. Nonetheless, having been asked for a number of years as a flutist to participate as an Australia Day Ambassador, I felt honoured to accept.

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Flutist Alain Marion
Flute Discussions

Alain Marion The Inspiration of a Great Flute Teacher

Great teachers can hand one the path to one’s destiny! This was the case with my French flute teacher, the wonderful Alain Marion. As with so many of his students, Alain became my guru-not just for the flute, but for living, for appreciation, for art, for food, everything.

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diane cilento
Karnak Playhouse, QLD

Diane Cilento dancing to the Flute!

As a young woman, I met the inimitable Diane Cilento, who during her life guided me on many different paths of inspiration. The flute music piece is called ‘blo’ from album Titania’s Dream, commissioned by Diane for her production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

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Flute Discussions

Relaxing Flute Music with Guitar – Third Culture Music

I love music that has a melodic and harmonic narrative. My new #WorldMusic Album #ThirdCulture is a good example – John Huie’s gorgeous pieces (for flute, guitar, Chinese banjo, percussion and bass) take us on an evocative journey… Xiao Ma means Little Horse

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