The Evolution of Flute Playing: 100 Years of Musical Tradition

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[cathyallen]

Fav player - JP Rampal, whom I saw in recital in NYC (and even on Long Island once) many times. Always loved to listen to his recordings, too, and he was a huge influence on my playing as I learned the flute. That said, I do believe that varying the vibrado and using it for color and dramatic effect is wonderful and a nice development over the years. Thank you for this video, I really enjoyed it!

[juliacamachomonzon]

Really interesting, I like all the styles and Jean P. Is one of my all time favorites of old. Did you know that he passed good flute down to Pahud?

[chalala]

Merci pour cette présentation.A écouter aussi Roger Bourdin.malgré sa courte carrière il a beaucoup marqué une génération.Pour parler de Sébastien Jacot, il possède entre autre une flûte Parmenon. Elles sont à elles seules des vrais bijoux avec une musicalité extraordinaire 😉

[akylinaflute]

I used to listen to the flute players and the basic feeling was "wow" "they are top" "I will never be able to play like them". "If they play like this, this is correct. Who am I to judge them?". OK I was a teenager then. Your video help me understand the evolution of flute playing and to understand it with words in my head, not only with just "feeling". Thank you....

[PooMonkeyMan]

I think Rampal still remains my favourite. I grew up having referenced Galway, but as I heard him more and more, the less I became amazed at his sound as his vibrato was always the same.

Rampal, as he put it, was a bit ham when it came to performing and liked to perform more than he did practice, which I like because (not a good habit, but still), which leads to some imperfections in his final performances, which I like. Not to mention his overall posture, tempos, and style is something I really like as well. It’s not blistering but it’s a little rushed at times, which I like since it goes against a lot of what teachers tell you.

But having gotten back into flute recently, it’s really hard to find a teacher that has Rampal’s style and will guide you towards that style of playing. I feel like when I stopped, the general movement of flute playing was more towards that modern, clear, robust sound that I frankly no longer liked despite wanting to pursue it for years. Would love to find to a teacher that encourages playing in a style similar to Rampal.

[fluteteatime]

32:30 sebastian jacot wrote on his own channel about the reason he had to play with gold headjoint on wood flute (the wood headjoint was in danger of cracking and he did not want to risk) and although he pulled off the performance brilliantly on that combination of instrument, he preferred the unity to combination (wood on wood, metal on metal)😊

[SaturdayNight]

Being an American player in my 50s, I absolutely prefer the big full fat sound, a loud flute, and the ability to use vibrato at will instead of all the time. I guess it’s how I was taught! I was even taught to do tone studies with and without vibrato, lol

[cafe.cedarbeard]

A thing about the oldest recordings is that the musician had to sit right in front of a big horn with the needle connected to the bottom to scratch the record. It was a distinctly awkward situation for recording musicians until microphones with mic stands allowed them to have regular posture and not have to crouch over a recording device just so it could get a strong enough signal. Even these days a band in a studio, or in multiple studios playing to their bandmate's tracks though file sharing is nothing like recording a live band with a crowd. Until microphones were invented there was no way for musicians to record in a live setting. If it were anything but a quiet studio the delicate equipment could shudder or be damaged. If the musicians so much as bumped the big wide horns they had to basically put their faces into to get a lead instrument or voice tone it could totally ruin the recording medium.

[irizjuh]

Normally I comment after watching a video. However, a few minutes in, and I'm already so impressed. This must have taken ages to produce! The amount of information, the edits, the amount of b-footage. Really excited to continue watching!

[marine_has_no_life_purpose]

34:03
Omg Tatiana that's me right now!!! I thought I was the only one 🥲. I could never pinpoint the reason why I can't bring myself to listen to flute music and enjoy them fully without feeling...uncomfortable...?

Recently when I picked up my flute again after a while of hiatus and decided to actually be serious about playing it, well, I went to find some recordings of flute solos. And guess what, I couldn't listen to them without feeling a bit of pain inside my chest. But! But, when I went through your videos on the channel and gave myself a go, I started to understand how other people (you) view, listen, and describe those flute playings.

I might not be anywhere near feeling 100% comfortable listening to flute playings, but I certainly feel better now. Thanks a lot, Tatiana!

[margaretamybarnes]

Loved the Julius Baker "Someone to Watch Over Me"!

[PaulJones-reso]

I love to learn about great flute players from the past. thank you Tateana for putting it all togreather.

[angieallen]

Thank you so much for this! I have been learning the flute for over 55 years and this a spectacular history lesson for me.

[johnminnitt]

Thank you, that was interesting (as are your other videos, the jaw relaxing one was very helpful too). As an old and (very) amateur player of the baroque flute I wonder if that revival and style had anything to do with the change in vibrato use you mention. Maybe players like my favourite Barthold Kuijken had a bit of influence too?

[maryjoykaiser]

Very cool historical presentation! Totally engaging - couldn’t stop watching and listening

[witneyskye]

Absolutely fascinating! It is very interesting to hear the unique styles of flute performance over the years. I am particularly interested in vibrato....what is too much and what is just the right amount. Maybe it depends on each flutist's personal style. Excellent video. Thank you for your knowledge.

[grahamwright]

Thank you for putting this video together it really confirmed my preference for the French "school" of flute playing

[fluteteatime]

20:13 the flutist in green cloth is ransom wilson and the flutist with glasses is andras adorjan😊

[rebeccaaustin]

I really appreciate your knowledgeable commentary on the selected flute playing. Although the old recordings could be partly at fault, my tastes agree with yours in appreciation of the nuanced colour and vibrato. We're probably both influenced by the prevalence of the changed aesthetic, but there is no doubt, it is gorgeous. Thank you, Tatiana!

[almendz]

What a great video! Loved it. Thank you so much!