The Inline G Flute Podcast

Cannibals and Concertos: Halloween Special Oct 30, 2024

The Curse of the 9th Symphony, Verdi’s Huanted Opera and the Principal Flutist Eaten by The Orchestra Board; just a few of the spooky stories on this week’s Halloween Special as I dress up as a haunted Rudi Völler and sip on a cocktail.

Happy Samhain everyone, go practice your scales x

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And finally; use the code “INLINEG” online or in person at Flute Center for; 5% off accessories, 10% off all sheet music, free shipping on new instruments and free shipping to trial instruments (USA only.)

Chapters:

00:00 - Halloween’s Irish Roots

09:40 - MacBeth to Forza

18:24 - The Tritone and The Devil

21:42 - The Curse of the 9th

27:12 - Baker’s Vibrato and ChatGPT

31:06 - Flute Cannibalism

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A Flute Player's Guide to Paris Syndrome Oct 24, 2024

Paris Syndrome doesn’t just hit Japanese tourists; flute players also get struck down with it. You’re all ready for the world capital of fluting, only to be welcomed by a mouldy baguette and 180 euro opera tickets.

But don’t worry; I’ve got you. Wether you’re planning a visit to Gay Paree, or just fancying some knowledge for bragging rights at a party; This week’s Inline G tells is a guide for the climate flute tourist trip to the City of Lights.

Bisous x

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And finally; use the code “INLINEG” online or in person at Flute Center for; 5% off accessories, 10% off all sheet music, free shipping on new instruments and free shipping to trial instruments (USA only.)

Chapters:

0:00 - Paris Syndrome and Japanese Tourists

8:15 -Intermittent du Spectacle

12:25 - A List of Orchestras and Venues

17:25 - Orchestre de Paris, Ile de France and Chambre

26:25 - The Opera and Radio France

38:32 - Other Flutey Fun in Paris

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Classical Music Fashion: A History Oct 18, 2024

Punk Rock has the leather jackets, Glam Rock has the capes, Britpop has the parka’s and Heavy Metal has the body odour; but what does Classical Music have?

From what started as Victorian style garments, we look at the historical reasons for Classical Music’s fashion aesthetic, and why it hasn’t really moved on. We’ll chat how Yuja, Khatia, Kennedy and co (including some flutes) are bucking the trend, and why you maybe should too.

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And finally; use the code “INLINEG” online or in person at Flute Center for; 5% off accessories, 10% off all sheet music, free shipping on new instruments and free shipping to trial instruments (USA only.)

Chapters:

0:00 - Hot Goose Autumn

5:55 - 17th Century Origins

13:43 - Fancying Musicians

24:10 - Yuja, Khatia, Nigel et al

33:30 - Stylish Flutists

36:50 - Gold Old Fashioned Sexism

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How Classical Music is Failing Palestine Oct 10, 2024

Following the latest developments in the Middle East, I’ve had to make this ad hoc episode to get some things off my chest.

From Classical Music’s tabloid shite “Slipped Disc”, to a 13 year old scandal involving the LPO; I look at some of the industries moral failings over the past years.

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Chapters:

0:00 - The trigger for this week’s episode

6:37 - Context from the Middle East

13:45 - Anti-Semitism’s Rise

18:45 - Active v Passive Media Voices

22:25 - Slipped Disc

40:00 - The LPO4

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brat flute composition with Gary Schocker Oct 03, 2024

Guess who’s back, back again? Schocker’s back; tell your friends.

In the first ever returning guest episode, Gary Shocker is here this week to do a LIVE composition for flute and piano, on air, to completion.

Ever fancied seeing how the world's most published living flute composer goes about writing a piece from scratch? It's your lucky day.

You really are spoiled rotten.  Stick around to the end for a recording too of “Sunday in Cologne” a piece for flute and piano JUST for The Inline G Flute Podcast.

(Also try to spot the moment where Gary and I talk about how not demure brat summer was in NYC)

Find the score here:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Z4a6lQlve3wpsFj_JANaUNqpTTeHqpoI?usp=sharing

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Inline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also get to ask questions to upcoming guests as well as get early access to some episodes.

Or if you'd rather not spend money, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit x

And finally; use the code “INLINEG” online or in person at Flute Center for; 5% off accessories, 10% off all sheet music, free shipping on new instruments and free shipping to trial instruments (USA only.)

Chapters:

0:00 - He’s Back, Baby

5:40 - Let’s compose

11:26 - Let’s analyse beauty

31:36 - Cologne and Brat Summer

56:04 - Sunday in Cologne by Gary Schocker

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Irish Trad and Pints of Harp with Múlú Sep 27, 2024

Coming from Belfast’s (and Ireland’s?) finest pub, I went for a few pints with Irish traditional flute player Múlú in Maddens this week to chat about everything from her career, to the artistic movement in aid of Palestine to paganism and international toot your flute day.

Múlú also chats about her various projects including Tradtronica group Huartan, all-female Trad Supergroup BIIRD and THE Afro Celt Sound System. You’s are spoiled rotten with this episode x

Madden’s Bar in Belfast will also have a very special evening planned on Friday 4th October for International Toot Your Flute Day for anyone around there.

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And finally; use the code “INLINEG” online or in person at Flute Center for; 5% off accessories, 10% off all sheet music, free shipping on new instruments and free shipping to trial instruments (USA only.)

Chapters:

0:00 - A Rushed Intro

4:38 - Breton Flute Playing

15:13 - Toot Your Flute Day

25:18 - Huartan

32:48 - Irish Support for Palestine

43:06 - Afro Celt Sound System

52:15 - Quick Fire Questions

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Interpreting Music like a Seanchaí Sep 19, 2024

A slightly more rambling episode than usual this week as a recent Blindboy Podcast episode made me reevaluate the role of artistry in interpretation.

Using World Champion Boxer Anto Cacace, and the Irish storytelling tradition of a Seanchaí, I explore how “just” interpreting really is an art after all.

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And finally; use the code “INLINEG” online or in person at Flute Center for; 5% off accessories, 10% off all sheet music, free shipping on new instruments and free shipping to trial instruments (USA only.)

Chapters:

0:00 - Nice to see you again

4:05 - Boxing and Fluting

12:30 - Blindboy and Clare Murphy

17:05 - An Appeal

18:45 - A History of Irish Storytelling

30:20 - A Musical Seanchaí

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9am Bourbon with Julian Rose Sep 12, 2024

t’s the end of the NFA Bootleg Series 2024, and what an ending it is, dearest listeners. In what you might say saving the best for last (I couldn’t possibly comment), my guest this week is Flute Center CEO Julian Rose.

I was like a child in a sweetshop in this one, as I got to pick the brains of a business and flute encyclopaedia in Julian. We chat about his own journey and new part ownership in Flute Center, before letting me ask the questions burning inside me. Has Chris Martin ever bought a flute? What’s the most expensive flute in the shop? Has Emmanuel Pahud ever tested flutes with an NBA star?

You’ll find it all out in here, you lucky wee ducks.

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Or if you'd rather not spend money, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit x

And finally; use the code “INLINEG” online or in person at Flute Center for; 5% off accessories, 10% off all sheet music, free shipping on new instruments and free shipping to trial instruments (USA only.)

Chapters:

0:00 - An Excitable Intro

3:35 - The Flute Problem Solver

5:46 - Co-Owning Flute Center and Flute Cocktails

16:10 - The Next Big Flute Thing

22:25 - World’s Most Expensive Flutes

37:36 - Quick Fire Questions (and Flute Buying Celebrities)

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Telemann on the Subway with Greg Patillo Sep 05, 2024

Do not adjust your television sets; you’re reading that name in the title correctly. My guest this week is beatbox flutist Greg Patillo.

A man that needs no further introduction; just let me add that having watched Greg’s videos and listened to PROJECT Trio’s albums on loop throughout my teen years, this was a special one for me personally.

This was the most fun I’ve had on an episode in a very long time, and it’s a little longer than usual for that reason. Indugle me; I couldn’t cut anything. I’m only human x

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Inline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also get to ask questions to upcoming guests as well as get early access to some episodes.

Or if you'd rather not spend money, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit x

And finally; use the code “INLINEG” online or in person at Flute Center for; 5% off accessories, 10% off all sheet music, free shipping on new instruments and free shipping to trial instruments (USA only.)

Chapters:

0:00 - An apology

3:25 - Early Days in Frasier’s Seattle

8:03 - Jamming and French Fluting

16:40 - Sankyo Very Much

25:46 - Inspector Gadget and Leo DiCaprio

37:05 - PROJECT Trio

54:48 - Quickfire Questions and James Bond’s Rum

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"Bach was an Alien" with Mehrdad Gholami Aug 29, 2024

We’re over the halfway point of the 2024 NFA Bootleg Series, today coming from the 31st floor of a very fancy San Antonio hotel as I sit down with Iranian flute (and history) expert; Mehrdad Gholami.

Mehrdad and I have been chatting for years online, so to finally get to meet was a blast. This episode felt like two mates chatting away, and there happened to be a camera. Pure Inline G Core.

We chatted everything the American Flute School and Mehrdad’s brand new record, to our shared love of Sankyo and contemporary music.

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Inline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also get to ask questions to upcoming guests as well as get early access to some episodes.

Or if you'd rather not spend money, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit x

And finally; use the code “INLINEG” online or in person at Flute Center for; 5% off accessories, 10% off all sheet music, free shipping on new instruments and free shipping to trial instruments (USA only.)

Chapters:

00:00 - A short intro

03:19 - Iranian Culture, A History

08:10 - Teaching in the US (Part 1)

15:15 - The American Flute School and Vibrato

21:23 - Teaching in the US (Part 2)

32:49 - Performance Practices from Bach to Today

33:35 - This Vast Sky

41:10 - Sankyo Very Much

48:32 - Teaching in the Trenches

54:35 - Quick Fire Questions

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Kitchen Fires and The FBI with Nicole Esposito Aug 22, 2024

The second instalment of the NFA Convention Series is out and I am spoiling you all rotten!

This week’s guest is soloist, University of Iowa professor, recording artist and all-round flute superstar; Nicole Esposito.

I’ve been a fan of Nicole’s for 13 (!) years and I finally got to meet her and record a wee episode together. She chats about everything from how she judges competitions and her impressive NFA stats to her two recent flute and harp albums and studying with some of the greatest female flutists in US music history (amongst many other things).

It’s a brilliant episode, I enjoyed this so much and I know you lot will too, you lucky wee ducks.

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Inline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also get to ask questions to upcoming guests as well as get early access to some episodes.

Or if you'd rather not spend money, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit x

And finally; use the code “INLINEG” online or in person at Flute Center for; 5% off accessories, 10% off all sheet music, free shipping on new instruments and free shipping to trial instruments (USA only.)

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

03:15 - Judging Competitions

09:35 - Teaching the Post-COVID Generation

15:25 - Intersections, Turkish music and Beyond

24:21 - Dancing in Dreams

29:55 - Fluting Queens

40:15 - Social Media and it’s Developments

51:10 - Quick Fire Questions

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Secrets of San Antonio: NFA 2024 Review Aug 15, 2024

From jägerbombs to secret parties, and stellar guests to plastic babies; this week’s podcast reflects on my time at the NFA Annual Flute Convention in San Antonio, Texas.

I look at all the things the NFA got right, my own personal scandals, the cultural differences in the US, a hot take that will kill all my sponsorship chances and finally; why you should join me next year in Atlanta.

(There’s also a wee rant against Woodify and other related snake-oil products, sorry I got carried away x)

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Or if you'd rather not spend money, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit x

And finally; use the code “INLINEG” online or in person at Flute Center for; 5% off accessories, 10% off all sheet music, free shipping on new instruments and free shipping to trial instruments (USA only.)

Chapters:

0:00 - Sneaky Snakey Oil

5:09 - Fables from the Exhibitor Hall

15:58 - Big up Flute Center

18:18 - What NFA nailed

20:40 - Stereotypes and Secret Parties

30:51 - Help

32:44 - A Complaint

36:15 - Atlanta (Atlantic City?)

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GO DEMONS! with Stephen Clark Aug 08, 2024

Fresh off the plane from the US, this week’s episode is one of several recorded at the NFA Convention in sickly humid San Antonio, Texas. Kicking us off from across the pond is my friend and yours, Scottish flute superstar Stephen Clark.

I haven’t seen Stephen in near 10 years, so this was just a lovely wee catch up that happened to be filmed where we chatted about cultural differences between the US and UK flute worlds, daily challenges for gigging musicians, keeping your trousers on whilst bowing and the musical stylings of Cyndi Lauper.

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Inline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also get to ask questions to upcoming guests as well as get early access to some episodes.

Or if you'd rather not spend money, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit x

And finally; use the code “INLINEG” online or in person at Flute Center for; 5% off accessories, 10% off all sheet music, free shipping on new instruments and free shipping to trial instruments (USA only.)

Chapters:

0:00 - A sickly intro

3:47 - USA vs UK

18:22 - Teaching in the US

27:53 - Gigging and Stage Fright

43:28 - The Waistcoat Revolution

52:05 - Fun Questions

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The American Flute School: A Definitive (ish) Guide Aug 01, 2024

Is there truly an American School of Flute Playing, similar to that of France, or is it purely said French School with an American accent?

I haven’t got the answer yet, but come join me as I trace the origins of American Flute Playing back to a Frenchman, which then passed through William Kincaid, Joseph Mariano and Julius Baker, to a potential tradition of American Flute Playing.

If you'd like to support the podcast, you can sign up for just 5 quid a month to be a Patron at;

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Inline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also get to ask questions to upcoming guests as well as get early access to some episodes.

Or if you'd rather not spend money, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit x

And finally; use the code “INLINEG” online or in person at Flute Center for; 5% off accessories, 10% off all sheet music, free shipping on new instruments and free shipping to trial instruments (USA only.)

Chapters:

00:00 - The Ghost of Christmas Past

03:29 - French, German and English Cultures

06:45 - What is American Culture?

10:15 - Georges Barrère to USA

19:45 - Dear Listener

23:45 - Billy Kincaid and a Hot Take

35:41 - Joseph Mariano and St Patrick

38:39 - Julius and Julia Baker

41:39 - What is the American School then?

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Lions at Kobe with Rafael Adobas Bayog Jul 25, 2024

Two weeks in a row, Inline G is bringing you former winners of the Kobe International Flute Competition; with this week welcoming Spanish-Filipino flutist Rafael Adobas Bayog.

Rafael and I chatted about the unique musical education he got in Ibiza, his compositional style, the Nielsen and Kobe competitions and how channelling your inner lion may be the key to success.

We also chat about our shared love of Steve Aoki and try to name as many Taylor Swift hits as we can.

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Inline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also get to ask questions to upcoming guests as well as get early access to some episodes.

Or if you'd rather not spend money, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit x

And finally; use the code “INLINEG” online or in person at Flute Center for; 5% off accessories, 10% off all sheet music, free shipping on new instruments and free shipping to trial instruments (USA only.)

Chapters:

00:00 - A quick hello from just me

04:04 - Rafael Adobas on Ibiza and Vicens Prats

11:38 - Nielsen and other flute competitions

21:48 - Kobe in the Times of Corona

25:15 - Composing

29:14 - Channelling Lions

37:35 - Baroque Flute

43:08 - Orchestral Solos

48:48 - Quick Fire Questions

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From Kobe to Motherhood with Hélène Boulègue Jul 18, 2024

This week’s episode comes fresh off the press from the Luxembourg Philharomie with orchestral flute superstar, former Kobe Flute Competition Winner, Jolivet aficionado and super-mom; Hélène Boulègue.

I’ve been a fan of Hélène for years now, so getting to sit down with her to chat about her career, social media and most strikingly, motherhood was a legit privilege.

If you only watch one part of this episode, skip ahead to the chapter on motherhood; especially if you’re a fella.

If you'd like to support the podcast, you can sign up for just 5 quid a month to be a Patron at;

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Inline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also get to ask questions to upcoming guests as well as get early access to some episodes.

Or if you'd rather not spend money, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit x

And finally; use the code “INLINEG” online or in person at Flute Center for; 5% off accessories, 10% off all sheet music, free shipping on new instruments and free shipping to trial instruments (USA only.)

Chapters:

0:00 - A Quick Intro

2:32 - Orchestral Auditions at 19

12:50 - Preparing for Kobe

26:28 - Principal Flute

34:28 - Motherhood

51:03 - Changing Artistic Priorities

52:32 - Quickfire Questions

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The Flute as a Political Symbol Jul 11, 2024

All music is political; the fact it even exists is a political debate. So on the most political day of the year for the flute, join me as I discuss the role it plays as a symbol for both the Ulster Unionist and Catholic Nationalist communities across Ireland.

I also chat about why music is inherently left-wing, and why classical music insists of being apolitical in an ever changing world.

If you'd like to support the podcast, you can sign up for just 5 quid a month to be a Patron at;

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Inline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also get to ask questions to upcoming guests as well as get early access to some episodes.

Or if you'd rather not spend money, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit x

And finally; use the code “INLINEG” online or in person at Flute Center for; 5% off accessories, 10% off all sheet music, free shipping on new instruments and free shipping to trial instruments (USA only.)

Chapters:

0:00 - Is Music Political?

4:02 - The Flute in both Irelands

22:22 - Comparing Rebel and Orange Songs

27:36 - Right Wing Music (and why it’s shite)

29:54 - Patreon and Flute Center

32:40 - Classical Music’s Apolitical Attempts

38:13 - Ireland and Palestine

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Classical Music and the Punk Rock Ethos Jul 04, 2024

The Punk Ethos is defined by anti-authoritarian and anti-establishment views, carried out in a DIY fashion. Is there anyone in Classical Music truly doing this, or is elitism too deeply ingrained in the culture?

I explore the roots of punk, the differences between punk as a genre and as an ethos, and finally I give my 3 favourite classical music “punks.”

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Inline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also get to ask questions to upcoming guests as well as get early access to some episodes.

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Chapters:

0:00 - The Origins of Punk

7:55 - Disco, LGBTQ+ and Kneecap

12:20 - Support your local Punk

14:40 - Why Classical Music ISN’T Punk

18:55 - Franz Liszt and Clevage

25:55 - Stockhausen and Polyamory

34:17 - Currentzis and Big Boots

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Decapitation and Flying Breasts: Poulenc's Flute Sonata Jun 27, 2024

How a freak accident in 1930's Hungary led to Francis Poulenc writing the most played flute and piano piece in the world, as well as an opera about a set of flying female breasts.

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Chapters:

0:00 - Summer and Healthy Practice

2:35 - Who is Monsieur Poulenc?

12:15 - True Crime in Hungary

19:10 - Patreon Ad Read

21:08 - PostBestMateDecapitation Era

24:35 - Flying Breasts

26:50 - The Flute Sonata

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Shite Music Schools and The Cyclops King Jun 20, 2024

I tell the stories of an awful music school I worked for through the lens of Homer’s Odyssey.

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Chapters:

0:00 - Making a balls of Homer AND Joyce

5:25 - I. Calypso and Coronavirus

11:00 - II. The Laestrygonians and Fake Reports

18:01 - III. The Sirens and Illegal Pay

22:22 - IV. The Sun God and Copyright Breaches

25:20 - V. Scylla and Cleaning Pish

33:25 - A Break, Dear Listener

36:09 - VI. The Cyclops and Manuel Labore

44:03 - VII. Ithaca’s King and Crocodile Tears

Disclaimer: This episode is a work of fiction. Unless otherwise indicated, all the names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents in this podcast are either the product of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

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50th EPISODE SPECIAL!! Flute in Pop Culture Jun 13, 2024

We did it, ladies and gents and all in-between. 50 episodes of Inline G. Join me as I had 5 pints of Guinness and a Strawberry Ice vape and rated my top 5 flute pop culture moments. I also had a wee chat about the importance of creativity as an artist and how it’s essential to your mental health.

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Chapters:

0:00 - How drunk am I?

2:50 - Creativity and Legitimacy as an Artist

7:50 - Loving Failure

12:05 - The Art of Podcasting

22:00 - 5th Place, Pies from America

26:00 - 4th Place, Yazz Flute

29:10 - 3rd Place, Morrison’s Van

33:25 - 2nd Place, Juicy

36:35 - 1st Place, Weird

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True Flute Intonation and Sexy Teachers Jun 06, 2024

Looking back to Pythagorean Theorem, I explain the origins of musical notes, the difference between Just Intonation and Equal Temperament, and how as a result; to truly play in tune as a flutist. I also tried my hand at my best Jordan Peterson impression, and had a dig at the people of England. All in a day’s work.

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Chapters:

0:00 - Welcome, Potential New Listener

6:05 - Pythagoras and Sexy Maths Teachers

10:14 - The Harmonic Series on The Flute

15:23 - A Plea, Dear Listener

17:37 - Equal Temperament

22:58 - Audio Examples of Temperament Differences

31:00 - Practical Tips for True Tuning

33:51 - A Note on the Brits

39:59 - Why do we Tune to A at 440Hz?

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Alto Flutes and Red Socks with Jean-Paul Wright May 30, 2024

The flute podcasting world is a rapidly growing one, but there’s one podcast that’s stood the test of time; the reliable stalwart of consistent excellence that is Talking Flutes. I’ve been a fan since the early days, and without it, Inline G wouldn’t exist. So it brings me great pleasure to FINALLY twist the arm of host Jean-Paul Wright into coming on here and giving us the crossover younger Gareth dreamed of.

Not only a podcaster, Jean-Paul is also the Managing Director of Trevor James Flutes, having previously worked with Sankyo and Miyazawa, as well as being a trailblazer in the field of musician’s mental health.

This is a lovely, positive episode talking about validity as musicians, what art means to us and how to look after ourselves. It also has some of the best anecdotes Inline G has ever seen; including the origin story of the red socks, told publicly for the first time ever.

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Chapters:

0:00 - An Intro from Beyond the Grave

3:21 - Red Sock Origin Story

7:20 - Flute Beginnings and Teenage Crushes

10:07 - Crozier, Dower, Wibb and Military Music

20:07 - Performance Anxiety and THAT BBC Story

24:46 - Musician’s Mental Health from the 80s to today

31:31 - Changes in the Flute Market

39:17 - Flute Podcasts and Paolo Maldini

46:46 - Quick Fire Questions

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Gold Flutes and Spezi with Marianna Busslechner May 23, 2024

This week’s Inline G couldn’t have had a more serendipitous timing, as I sat down with the brand new (as in, 2 days brand new!) permanent Principal Flute of the WDR Funkhausorchester; Marianna Busslechner.

Formerly at the Staatskapelle Dresden orchestral academy, Marianna chats about her experiences going directly from playing under Christian Thielemann to improvising jazz solos at the WDR.

We also chatted about her now professional connections with Die Maus and Tatort, and I finally get to ask a guest their favourite Arctic Monkeys song.

You can find Marianna on social media @MariannaBusslechner

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Chapters:

0:00 - Someonee check on old Inline G

3:23 - Experiences so far at the WDR Funkhausorchester

11:46 - What is the a Funkhausorchester?

18:02 - Die Maus

23:45 - Tatort

31:55 - Marianna’s incredibly special Muramatsu

39:10 Staatskapelle Dresden Academy

45:27 - Arctic Monkeys and Disco Tunes

51:22 - Quick Fire Questions

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Articulation and Kindness with Alice Brie May 16, 2024

Inline G return’s to it’s roots this week; hungover with a world-class flutist, sipping on a Spezi and chatting about all the big issues of the flute world.

One of my personal best mates, French superstar orchestral musician and soloist Alice Brie was in town, and after a long night of Guinness until 4am, we emerged at 11am for a podcast.

Alice chats about everything from her experiences as a child prodigy, studying at the CNSM as a teenager, her orchestral debut at l’Opéra de Paris at just 18, right through to French v German tonguing and the role kindness plays to becoming better musicians.

This was a delight of an episode. I’m away for a nap and a kebab now x

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Chapters:

0:00 - An introduction

3:32 - A Hungover Hello and Growing Up a Prodigy

11:42 - Orchestral Beginnings

15:23 - Gold Muramatsu’s

20:04 - Creating Safe Teaching Spaces

29:35 - The French Flute School

35:02 - The Police Orchestra

46:58 - Quick Fire Questions

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Sankyo and Apfelschorle with Julien Beaudiment May 09, 2024

After I waxed lyrical on Episode 28 of this podcast about Julien Beaudiment’s latest album, “California Dreamin’”, it was an inevitability that I would coax him on here. He found himself in Sunny Köln whilst on tour with The London Symphony Orchestra recently, and thus here we are.

Julien and I chatted about his time in orchestras in The UK, France and The US, as well as his nervousness before concerts, a shared love of apfelschorle and inevitably; The French Flute School.

There’s also an incredibly special sneak peak of Julien’s upcoming solo album at the very end of the episode. I can’t stress how lucky you guys are to hear this first; a true Inline G exclusive.

Merci mes potes x

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Chapters:

0:00 - Une petite introduction

3:23 - Julien Beaudiment with the LSO

10:04 - Pre-performance Nerves and why they’re useful

13:17 - London and Paul-Edmund Davies

20:34 - The French Flute School and Professor Beaudiment

31:39 - Two Gold Sankyos

38:55 - California Dreamin’

51:31 - Quick Fire Questions

59:04 - A very special exclusive

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New York Philharmonic Assault Scandal with Sammy Sussman May 02, 2024

On the 12th April of this year, Vulture magazine published an article entitled “A Hidden Sexual Assault Scandal at the New York Philharmonic.”

It details an alleged sexual misconduct case from 2010, and the various related ongoings since then.

I am delighted to welcome the author of this landmark piece, Sammy Sussman, on to Inline G to talk about it, the various reactions and the potential implications for the classical music world.

Please also be aware that this episode contains descriptions of abuse, which some may find triggering.

This was a landmark episode, and I am thrilled that guests of this calibre feel comfortable to tell their story on Inline G.

Slán

Chapters:

00:00 - An Exceptional Episode

02:53 - Sammy Sussman on Inline G

05:23 - The Vulture Article and A Timeline of Events

15:13 - The NY Phil’s Immediate Reaction and the Tenure System

21:58 - MeToo and 2018 Developments

28:23 - Gender Disparity in the Case

31:14 - 2020 - Current Day Developments

36:48 - Reactions, Statements and Further Questions

50:39 - Classical Music’s Culture of Abuse

56:13 - Why Sammy, Various Cultures and Further Thoughts

1:09:52 - Thank You

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Classical Fluting in Ireland with Catriona Ryan Apr 25, 2024

Coming to you fresh from the Emerald Isle herself, this week’s episode features the the Principal Flute of The National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland (and proud fellow owner of an Irish accent); Catriona Ryan.

After a few Instagram DMs, Catriona managed to squeeze me into her exceptionally busy schedule after a rehearsal to sit down together in the National Concerto Hall in Dublin and chat all things flute.

From platinum Brannens and the importance of Orchestral Blending to a shared admiration of irish trad players and String, this episode has a wee something for everyone.

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Chapters:

0:00 - An Irish Hello

3:34 - Studying with Trevor Wye (amongst others)

12:45 - A word on the Piccolo

18:30 - Orchestral Firsts (and our Jimmy)

27:15 - Concertos and Blending

30:35 - Platinum head Brannens

34:42 - Classical Music in Ireland

44:20 - Quick Fire Questions

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Getting Paid as a Flutist (and your other questions) Apr 18, 2024

This week I'm answering questions from you, dear listeners. From how to busk, non-institutional performance opportuniies, sexiest flute performances and my favourite American Flutists; I answered ALL of them.

I forgot to plug the Patreon this week but here; if you enjoyed this episode, consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a thumbs up or five star review. It helps a huge amount keeping this podcast alive.

Cheers everyone x

Chapters:

0:00 - Why I'm doing this to myself

2:00 - The NY Phil Scandal

3:50 - Busking and GETTING PAID

13:42 - Favourite Flute Chamber Music

16:28 - Mainstream Flute (an embarassing Enter Shikari Story)

18:40 - Attractive Flute Performances

20:42 - Will Ferrell and why Celtic music is so good

23:55 - Debussy and The England B Team

26:53 - Favourite American Flutists

30:15 - Teaching Vibrato on Flute

34:00 - Canada and Female Composers

37:52 - My 5k Sankyo and favourite keys

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Ibert's Flute Concerto: A Damn Good Time Apr 11, 2024

It’s the piece every flutist dreads; and I’m here to change the narrative. So grab your copy of Ibert’s Flute Concerto, pour yourself something tropical and join me as we analyse everything that makes this concerto a damn good time.

From Ibert’s potential links to Elvis and 101 Dalmatians, to n analysis of the structure and practice tips; this episode will cover everything you might need to know about the flute repertoire’s crown jewel (certainly enough to impress your teacher or any juries you come up against.)

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Chapters:

0:00 - A Guinness Driven Intro

2:39 - Jacques Ibert: A History of

11:27 - Ibert’s Unique Style and The Structure

15:22 - 1st Movement Analysis

22:42 - Patreon Read

24:17 - 2nd Movement Analysis

29:21 - 3rd Movement Analysis

37:20 - Goodbye with Petri

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Nielsen and Juventus with Alberto Navarra Apr 04, 2024

Coming straight from the Tonhalle Zürich, this week’s guest is Italian superstar, former Nielsen Competition winner and Karajan Academy graduate; Alberto Navarra.

Alberto very kindly took some time out of his busy schedule to sit and chat all about this debut album on Orchid Classics, featuring three monster flute concertos; The Mozart Flute and Harp, Reinecke and Nielsen, all with the Odense Symphony Orchestra.

We also chatted a bit about his experiences studying with Jacques Zoon, Emmanuel Pahud, Andrea Oliva etc and his surprising love for System of a Down.

Alberto’s album is available on CD or streaming on all your usual platforms.

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Chapters:

0:00 - Welcome back, my wee mates

2:48 - Alberto Navarra on orchestral firsts

6:07 - The Album, recording and photoshoots

16:15 - The Berlin Philharmonic Karajan Academy

27:10 - Former teachers and the Italian Flute School

32:04 - Alberto’s gold Muramatsu

37:41 - Alberto as a teacher

40:07 - Winning Nielsen

46:18 - Quick Fire Questions

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Cats and The Flute with Jade and Thérèse Mar 28, 2024

Straight from Zürich, this week's episode features French Mezzo-Soprano (and my best mate) Jade Ghersi; along with her wee hairless cat Thérèse.

We chat about the difference between dog and cat people, and have a quiz guessing which composers were which (join in and send me your score!)

We then move onto the flute and our link to animals; birds.

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Chapters:

0:00 - Another week, another intro

3:15 - Differences between Cat and Dog owners

8:28 - Composer Quiz: Cats or Dogs?

26:03 - Composers writing about Cats and Dogs

33:20 - Flutes and (sigh) birds

41:55 - Animal Stories and Cat Duets

45:50 - Quick Fire Questions

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Deep Purple Flute Concerto with Dr Brianne Little Mar 21, 2024

I know I say this every week, but this episode was legitimately one of my favourite Inline G episodes. My guest is American flutist, professor, academic AND friend of the podcast; Dr Brianne Little.

Brianne came on at my request to chat about one thing; her Doctoral Thesis on the flute concerto “To Notice Such Things” by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and founding member of Deep Purple; Jon Lord.

The piece itself is a stunning, cinematic masterpiece and Brianne has been working tirelessly for years to get it the recognition in the flute repertoire it deserves; and now I (and hopefully all of you) will join her in the good fight.

This episode also features the first EVER time I’ve had to beep out a swear word on Inline G; a landmark moment.

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Chapters:

0:00 - An Excitable Intro

2:57 - Inline vs Offset and some background

9:55 - Who is Jon Lord?

13:28 - Concerto for Deep Purple (THAT Bleep)

21:00 - Who is John Mortimer?

25:25 - To Notice Such Things

50:29 - Quick Fire (ish) Questions

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St Paddy's Day Playlist with Sligo Niall Mar 16, 2024

Sandwiched in between all the flute superstar guests here on Inline G is the Irishman’s Christmas; St Patrick’s Day. So this week, we take a break from the flute intellectualism (and the flute in general) as I sat down with Niall from Sligo to curate a true Irish Person’s St Paddy’s Day playlist.

From The Dubliners and Pogues to Westlife and Boyzone, we go through everything that gets Irish people turnt on the big day (including the mythical Irish Lock-in.) Fair enough; it took us a wee while to get to the music. We’re Irish and we had a few pints: sue us x

The playlist is here:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0l85UE5gPAwQszG5UIY4NJ?si=d3e94c29b5cf4afa

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Chapters:

0:00 - An Intro

1:30 - Patreon with a Twist

4:00 - Qualifications and Mexico

6:10 - Irish Inventions and Irish News

14:38 - The Playlist: A Pair of Rovers

28:02 - Pints of Porter and Ex Girlfriends

36:00 - Christy Moore and Thin Lizzy

46:45 - Boy Bands: An Irish Tradition

57:10 - Ireland v Britain: A Musical History

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Flute Nerd Paradise with Alexis Kossenko Mar 07, 2024

Ok, I know, this episode is longer than usual. BUT, I simply couldn’t cut anything out, this conversation was flute gold from start to finish. So please use the chapters if you want to split it up, and DO NOT MISS Alexis’ History of Flutes; yous are being spoiled.

I often speak of my Holy Trinity of period flute players, and Alexis Kossenko is a cornerstone of them. Therefore I’m beyond buzzed to having him on to chat everything from The French Flute School, to Alain Marion, Conducting and Academia’s role in performing.

I also can’t recommend Alexis’ YouTube channel “Les concerts de Pan” enough; an essential resource for all flutists.

If you'd like to support the podcast, you can sign up for just 5 quid a month to be a Patron at;

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Inline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also get to ask questions to upcoming guests as well as get early access to some episodes.

Or if you'd rather not spend money, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit x

Chapters:

0:00 - An intro to our guest

2:35 - Inline vs Offset G

7:42 - Studying with Alain Marion

15:15 - The French Flute School

18:20 - The V Word

23:25 - The Importance of Academia

33:35 - Other Arts for a Musician

35:25 - A History of Flutes

59:10 - Louis Lot

1:03:20 - Flutists as Conductors

1:10:10 - Quick Fire Questions

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Limerick to Madrid with Philippe Barnes Feb 29, 2024

I continue to collect my personal favourite flutists on Inline G this week, with folk music expert, author, recording artist, multi-instrumentalist and all-round icon; Philippe Barnes.

Philippe's brand new record, The Clearwater Sessions, with Tom Phelan on piano comes out fittingly on St Patrick's Day (17th March 2024), so we sat down and had a chat about it, and the 18 year journey from the cult album The Madrid Sessions. We also discussed Philippe's varied career in television and recording, as well as his love for Boyz II Men.

The Clearwater Sessions is available on CD, Vinyl and Streaming, and you can get more info on Philippe's website over at www.PhilippeBarnes.com

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Inline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also get to ask questions to upcoming guests as well as get early access to some episodes.

Or if you'd rather not spend money, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit x

Chapters:

0:00 - An Intro from Philippe's Biggest Fan

3:33 - Philippe on Inline G, Seamed Tubes and other flutey things

10:05 - The Differences between Irish and Scottish Music (and weather)

22:00 - The V-Word

25:40 - The Madrid Sessions

35:08 - The Clearwater Sessions

50:50 - Brian Finnegan and Flook

56:21 - Dickson, Glass, Bowie and Prince

1:04:55 - Quick Fire (ish) Questions

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Toxic Masculinity in the Flute World Feb 22, 2024

Toxic Masculinity has became a buzzword in modern society (and with good reason) so today, I’m here to firstly analyse the term itself, before looking at the relationship it has with abusive behaviour.

I then go into some examples from both the Classical Music and Flute Worlds, before ending with some possible antidotes to the toxicity.

Warning: This isn’t the usual happy-go-lucky Inline G episode you might be used to. I talk about themes of abuse that some may find upsetting, so if you’re not in the right headspace for that, go check out another episode and I’ll see you next week x

If you'd like to support the podcast, you can sign up for just 5 quid a month to be a Patron at;

patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcast

Inline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also get to ask questions to upcoming guests as well as get early access to some episodes.

Or if you'd rather not spend money, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit.

Smooches x

Chapters:

0:00 - A wee catch-up and some disclaimers

3:25 - Defining Toxic Masculinity

7:08 - Support the Podcast

8:42 - My own (limited) experiences

15:00 - Toxic to Abuse

16:07 - Abuse in Classical Music

18:25 - Abuse in the Flute World

23:43 - Why am I doing this episode?

25:15 - Some antidotes to Toxic Masculinity

Resources if you’ve suffered from or witnessed abuse:

HelpMusicians..org.uk

Your Student’s Union

Your Local Musician’s Union (ie The ISM in The UK)

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Mozart in Luxembourg with Zofia Neugebauer Feb 15, 2024

Inline G ticks another country off the list, as I headed to Luxembourg to catch up with Polish flute superstar, former Karajan Academy Member, Orchestral Flutist, International Soloist and Recording Artist (and one of my personal favourite flutists); Zofia Neugebauer.

We chatted about everything from her upcoming Mozart CD and the influence of period performance on it, to her teaching philosophy, her compositional life and how Beyoncé and Tokio Hotel play in to it all.

If you'd like to support the podcast, you can sign up for just 5 quid a month to be a Patron at;

patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcast

Inline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also get to ask questions to upcoming guests as well as get early access to some episodes.

Or if you'd rather not spend money, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit.

Smooches x

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

1:32 - Inline G Patreon

2:52 - Zofia Neugebauer on Inline G

6:25 - Zofia’s Flute: A Tragic Tale

8:15 - Reflecting on Success and Beyoncé

16:25 - Zofia’s new Mozart album

28:57 - Are we Technicians or Artists?

35:50 - Cool flute bags and football

43:50 - Teaching and Composing

53:40 - Quick(ish) Fire Fun Questions

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Cologne Karneval: An Irishman's Guide Feb 08, 2024

This episode feels like the good old days of Inline G when I drank too much and said even more. Due to a last minute cancellation, I run you through the history of my adopted cities tradition of the World's Biggest Party, and drink way too much during it.

By the time I get round to the musical history, I'm on the moon, baby x

If you'd like to support the podcast, you can sign up for just 5 quid a month to be a Patron at;

patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcast

Inline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also get to ask questions to upcoming guests as well as get early access to some episodes.

Or if you'd rather not spend money, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit x

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro - Sober

6:08 - My costume - Tipsy

8:55 - My Karneval 2024 - Tipsy Plus

10:25 - Kölsch Beer - Wee Bit Drunk

14:10 - Karnveal History - Bit Drunk

25:57 - The Triumvirate - Noticeable Effects

31:08 - Karneval Music Through The Years - Drunk

1:00:37 - Patreon - On the Merry Road to Windsor

1:02:04 - Karneval Quiz - You know yourself

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Buckfast and Bach with Gareth Houston Feb 01, 2024

With the whole raft of new listeners rocking up to the podcast, I've taken the novel decision to ask myself all the questions I normally I ask myself. This week is wedged in between some monster episodes, so it's a little calm from the storm to come and know your Inline G host that little bit better.

It's also a chance to formally announce my brand new Patreon!

If you'd like to support the podcast, you can sign up to be a Patron at;

patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcast

Inline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also get to ask questions to upcoming guests as well as get early access to some episodes.

Or if you'd rather not spend money, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit x

Chapters:

0:00 - Welcome back and the audience numbers

08:45 - Starting the flute

12:35 - The Wales Years

18:00 - PATREON IS HERE!

23:48 - The Paris Years

34:45 - The Germany Years

38:02 - Current Teaching and Work

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Green Tea and Debussy with Magali Mosnier Jan 25, 2024

The second episode from world flute capital Paris features another (very) special guest; this week I'm joined by Principal Flute of the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Sony Classical Recording Artist, award-winning Chamber Musician, former ARD Competition winner, CRR de Paris Professor and my former teacher; Magali Mosnier.

I sat down with Magali to chat everything from playing under the great Myung-Whun Chung and winning the ARD International Music Competition, to her teaching philosophies and favourite cocktails.

It's another milestone moment for this podcast to have a musician of Magali's stature on, and I'd like to thank each and every one of you for watching/listening over the last 7 months, it means the world to me x

If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a beer or a Dr Pepper with my PayPal link below (also in my Instagram bio!)

Inline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but small donations of a few euro/pounds/dollars help keep the lights on round here, if you can afford it x

www.paypal.me/garethhouston92

Or if you'd rather not spend money, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit x

Chapters:

0:00:00 - Introduction

0:03:35 - Interview with Magali Mosnier

0:04:45 - Franck Edouard and José-Daniel Castellon

0:11:30 - Playing under Myung-whun Chung

0:17:05 - First Tour with Radio France Philharmonic

0:19:25 - Debussy and Ravel flute solos

0:26:56 - Solo Career

0:38:99 - Contemporary Concertos

0:45:45 - The French Flute School

0:51:35 - The Future of Magali Mosnier

0:55:38 - Quick Fire Questions

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Kissing Mermaids and Going Solo with Thomaz Tavares Jan 18, 2024

Coming at you from the world capital of the flute, Paris, my guest this week is soloist, chamber musician and personal mate; Thomaz Tavares.

I sat down with Thomaz in the Galway Irish Pub at Saint Michel to talk about everything from our shared studies at The École Normale de Musique de Paris, to his new solo ventures, Ensemble IMAGO, world premieres and musician drinking games.

If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a beer or a Dr Pepper with my PayPal link below (also in my Instagram bio!)

Inline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but small donations of a few euro/pounds/dollars help keep the lights on round here, if you can afford it x

www.paypal.me/garethhouston92

Or if you'd rather not spend money, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit.

Smooches x

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

3:32 - Thomaz Tavares and Straubinger Flutes

6:22 - The Goldenrod Flute Sonata

8:12 - Ensemble I M A G O

13:14 - Studying in Paris and The French Flute School

17:00 - Fluting in Brazil

21:06 - The Rocky Horror Galway Show

25:02 - Studying with Thomas Robertello

29:50 - Meeting Jean Ferrandis

32:06 - French Flute Teaching System

37:17 - Redeveloping Sound and importance of singing

42:37 - Thomaz Tavares goes solo

46:40 - Wuhan, Jan 2020

48:32 - Can you feel the love tonight?

55:45 - Quick Fire Questions

1:02:04 - Musician Drinking Games

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"California Dreamin' - Julien Beaudiment" Review Jan 11, 2024

Undoubtedly the best flute album of 2023, Julien Beaudiment's "California Dreamin" has became one of my all time favourites. I've had it on repeat for weeks, and I just had to share my enthusiasm with the world.

So sit back with me as I take you through each track, and why this is the new blueprint for great flute albums (excluding 2 minor points.)

If you enjoyed this week's episode, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit x

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

3:55 - The Album Cover

8:38 - Track 1: La La Land

10:30 - Track 2: Angela's Theme

11:40 - Track 3: An American in Paris

14:50 - Track 4: Speedy Gonzales

16:00 - Track 5: La Californienne

17:06 - Track 6: L'automne californien

17:35 - Track 7: Hollywood

18:42 - Track 8: Die Heimkehr

19:47 - Track 9: Lujon

21:55 - Track 10: Mahnung

23:50 - Track 11: Korngold Serenade

25:35 - Track 12: Rhapsody on Paganini

26:47 - Track 13: No word from Tom

28:36 - Track 14: Star Spangled Banner

30:55 - Track 15: California Dreamin'

36:05 - Supporting the podcast (for free!)

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The French Flute School - A Definitive Guide Jan 04, 2024

The Great school of French flute playing started way back in the 1800s, and continues to be the gold standard to this day. However, why did it start in Paris? Who are the big players? What make's it so unique?

This week's episode is the definitive guide, covering everything from it's political origins through to the modern day conservatoire system. Along the way, I'll also explain all those French terms like concours and premier prix with their true translations and meanings (relying on my own studies in the French capital a few years ago). So sit back, pour yourself a vin rouge, and enjoy x

If you enjoyed this week's episode, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit x

Chapters:

0:00 - 2024 on the Inline G train

2:13 - The French Flute School - Why me?

7:20 - What is the French Flute School anyway?

9:10 - Why Paris? The Revolution, of course

16:15 - The role of the French language

17:30 - A plea from Inline G to you, listener

19:49 - All the teachers of the French School

25:10 - "Conservatoire" a mis-translation

33:25 - "Concours" explained (finally)

38:00 - The French system of 2024

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Flute Bands and Kilts with Brian (and Valerie) Houston Dec 29, 2023

Ask and ye shall receive; this week whilst I'm home for Christmas, my Grandfather (and Flute Band legend) Brian Houston has found time in his schedule to make an appearance on the podcast (and even offered up his kitchen for the occasion.)

We chat about his decorated career as conductor and player of some of the finest flute bands in Northern Ireland, over a glittering 67 year career. From competitions with Jimmy Galway, to a titanic clash with Arthur Fleming for the World Championships, this episode is a real treat for flute band enthusiasts.

We also welcomed my Grandmother, Valerie Houston, for the first 10 minutes to comment as Inline G's biggest fan, and she finally addresses those bread knife threats.

I'd also recommend checking out episode 5, "Flute Bands of Northern Ireland" before watching this episode. It'll give you all the background information you need; we had too much to cover to go back to basics today.

If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a beer or a Dr Pepper with my PayPal link below (also in my Instagram bio!)

Inline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but small donations of a few euro/pounds/dollars help keep the lights on round here, if you can afford it x

www.paypal.me/garethhouston92

And, if you want to chat more, he's all my socials, I'd love to hear from you!

TikTok, Facebook and Instagram: @GarethHoustonFlute

Smooches x

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introductions and accent warnings

00:02:33 - Valerie and Brian Houston talk Inline G

00:13:25 - 50 years service medal to Flute Bands

00:14:08 - The Old Woman in the Shoe (and kilts)

00:17:40 - Simple System Flutes of Belfast

00:20:25 - The Argyle Temperance Flute Band

00:28:22 - Both of us stopping the flute

00:30:00 - Solos and Small Ensembles Competition

00:34:18 - The Ballygowan Flute Band

00:44:15 - The glory days of Flute Bands

00:47:55 - Jimmy Galway and his Belfast Sound

00:53:10 - The playing of flute bands

00:56:55 - The Lisburn Flute Orchestra

00:59:53 - What Flute Bands offer

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A Beginner's Guide to Classical Music (or enough to get you laid) Dec 21, 2023

Do you know absolutely nothing about Classical Music, but want to impress the girl/boy/person of your desires by showing off just how cultured and educated you are? Well you've came to the right place.

In just one 50 minute-ish episode, I'll teach you everything you need to know about the history of Western Classical Music from 1600 to present day. From all the fancy foreign words, to the 4 big eras of Western Classical Music; I've got the lot covered for you.

(And for those who are already musicians, enjoy taking off your artist glasses and rediscovering music history with the sparkly eyes that we all once had.)

If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a beer or a Dr Pepper with my PayPal link below (also in my Instagram bio!)

Inline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but small donations of a few euro/pounds/dollars help keep the lights on round here, if you can afford it x

www.paypal.me/garethhouston92

And, if you want to chat more, he's all my socials, I'd love to hear from you!

TikTok, Facebook and Instagram: @GarethHoustonFlute

Smooches x

Chapters:

00:00 - Why on Earth am I doing this?

06:35 - Symphony or Concerto, Arse or Elbow?

13:00 - Baroque and Roll

18:12 - Freiburg play Bach (recording)

18:54 - Classical Era of Classical Music

24:24 - Norrington conducts Mozart (recording)

25:07 - Donations

28:20 - Romance of the FA Cup (and Beethoven)

36:48 - Vogt plays Grieg (recording)

37:35 - Contemporary Era AKA Noise

43:15 - Boulez conducts Boulez (recording)

43:48 - Goodnight, Wembley

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Instagram and Ibert with gill.flutes Dec 15, 2023

Since day one of Inline G, Gill Derer has been on the hit list for guests; and 2 weeks before Christmas, evidently Santa has worked his magic.

The Queen of Flute Instagram, calling in all the way from Canada, chats everything from content creation, orchestral auditions and imposter syndrome, to performance anxiety and hypnosis (really.) Stick around 'til the end to find out who Gill would put alongside Harry Styles and Emily Beynon in her dream festival line-up.

The chapters are down below if you fancy skipping to the section that tickles your fancy most.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introductions and donations

00:02:53 - Gill Derer on Auditions and Vlogs

00:06:10 - Gareth's first orchestral audition

00:09:10 - Influencer or content creator?

00:10:48 - Early days of Gill Flutes

00:16:50 - Fears on social media

00:20:20 - New challenges of social media

00:23:43 - The small flute world

00:26:10 - Being an introvert AND a content creator

00:28:20 - Being recognised from social media

00:32:00 - Famous Social Media Followers

00:35:50 - Collabs

00:41:20 - TikTok

00:45:52 - Transferable skills of social media?

00:47:50 - Performance Anxiety and Imposter Syndrome

00:56:22 - Canada taking over Inline G

01:02:00 - Quick Fire Flute Questions

If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a beer or a Dr Pepper with my PayPal link below (also in my Instagram bio!)

Inline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but small donations of a few euro/pounds/dollars help keep the lights on round here, if you can afford it x

www.paypal.me/garethhouston92

And, if you want to chat more, he's all my socials, I'd love to hear from you!

TikTok, Facebook and Instagram: @GarethHoustonFlute

Smooches x

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Best Flute Albums of 2023 Dec 07, 2023

Unless someone drops a banger of a record in the next 3 weeks; this is your definitive list of the top 5 best flute recordings released in 2023. They're not ranked, except number one, which was a stunner of a release.

I also chat a bit about Jimmy Galway's birthday, online "music career coaches" and other ramblings.

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

2:56 - Part time jobs to support your dreams

5:58 - Online "Music Career Coaches"

9:04 - Spotify Wrapped and Viewing Numbers

14:12 - Albums that didn't make it

14:57 - Andre 3000

16:55 - No Americans (I tried, really.)

19:21 - Jimmy Galway's birthday "celebrations"

22:50 - Juan Cossío plays Kummer

25:21 - Juliette Hurel, Nature Romantique

30:34 - Pahud and Le Sage, Romances

34:59 - Alexis Kossenko plays Walckiers

37:45 - The highest streaming flute album

40:35 - Supporting Inline G

43:00 - Patreon?

44:10 - The best flute album of 2023

Album 1:

Gaspard Kummer, Complete works for flute and guitar - Juan Cossío and Augustin Maruri

Album 2:

Natures romantique - Emmanuelle Bertrand, Hélène Couvert, and Juliette Hurel

Album 3:

Romances - Emmanuel Pahud and Eric Le Sage

Album 4:

Walckiers l'iconoclaste: Chamber Works - Alexis Kossenko

Album 5:

California Dreamin' - Julien Beaudiment and Bruno Fontaine

If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a beer or a Dr Pepper with my PayPal link below (also in my Instagram bio!)

Inline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but small donations of a few euro/pounds/dollars help keep the lights on round here, if you can afford it x

www.paypal.me/garethhouston92

And, if you want to chat more, he's all my socials, I'd love to hear from you!

TikTok, Facebook and Instagram: @GarethHoustonFlute

Smooches x

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Prokofiev and Sparkling Rosé with The Wild Flute Nov 30, 2023

This week’s guest is the wonderful Canadian flutist, designer, writer, recording artist and gin connoisseur ; Jaye Marsh AKA The Wild Flute.

We chatted about everything from her artist alter-ego, the recording process and ageism in the flute industry, to imposter syndrome and Canadian chicken restaurants.

There was so much content that I couldn’t cut it down, so check out the chapters below to find out what’s on the menu.

(Also enjoy the moment where it strikes midnight in Germany and ushers in my 31st Birthday, and I crack open the bubbly)

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:22 - Pink and “The Wild Flute”

00:04:55 - Classical Music v Indie Music audiences

00:09:40 - Channelling Hip-Hop to connect to fans

00:13:08 - HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME

00:17:39 - Recording “Flute in the Wild”

00:22:58 - The artistic role of a performer

00:28:10 - The Wild Flute’s flute journey

00:31:25 - The Peterborough Symphony

00:37:00 - Canadian flute Super Group!?

00:42:50 - Are flutists technicians or artists?

00:47:22 - Perfectionism and The Libertines

00:50:50 - There’s room for everyone!

00:53:55 - Andre 3000’s flute album!?

01:00:00 - Oh, Canada!

01:20:52 - Flute in the Wild goodies!

01:24:10 - Quick Fire Questions

You can find The Wild Flute on Insta, TikTok and Facebook @TheWildFlute.

Her debut album, “Flute in the Wild,” viewing Canada through a flute lens, is now available on all your streaming services.

If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a beer or a Dr Pepper with my PayPal link below (also in my Instagram bio!)

Inline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but small donations of a few euro/pounds/dollars help keep the lights on round here, if you can afford it x

www.paypal.me/garethhouston92

And, if you want to chat more, he's all my socials, I'd love to hear from you!

TikTok, Facebook and Instagram: @GarethHoustonFlute

Smooches x

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"Mozart Hated the Flute" - Mythbusting Nov 23, 2023

I've had enough of the trope that Mozart hated the flute, and so I'm here to put it to bed once and for all. I'll explain where it came from, why it was probably just a 22 year old overreacting and then go through all the wonderful things Wolfie Mozart composed for the flute.

I'll round it up with telling you my three favourite Mozart flute recordings, and why you should love them too.

The chapters are down below if you fancy skipping to a certain section.

If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a beer or a Dr Pepper with my PayPal link below (also in my Instagram bio!)

Inline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but small donations of a few euro/pounds/dollars help keep the lights on round here, if you can afford it x

www.paypal.me/garethhouston92

And, if you want to chat more, he's all my socials, I'd love to hear from you!

TikTok, Facebook and Instagram: @GarethHoustonFlute

Chapters:

0:00 - Future plans for Inline G

6:01 - Did Mozart hate the flute?

10:50 - "Reaction Formation" effect

12:35 - Support Inline G

15:55 - Mozarts flute works

20:30 - Mozart and The Beatles

23:55 - Ranking the Mozart flute works

28:30 - The Classical/Baroque Flute

31:22 - Magali Mosnier and Mozart

33:08 - Barthold Kujiken and Mozart

35:43 - Michael Kofler and Mozart

Albums (all on Spotify):

1) "Mozart" by Magali Mosnier and the Münchener Kammerochester, released 2015 on Sony Classical.

2) "Mozart: Flute Concertos" by Barthold Kujiken and La Petite Bande, released 1990.

3) "Mozart: Flute Concerto in G Major" by Michael Martin Kofler and the Südwestdeutsches Kammerorchester Prorzheim, released in 2015.

Smooches x

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Classical Music and The Social Class System Nov 16, 2023

Only 1% of podcasts make it to episode 20, so through pure process of elimination, this is one of the world's best podcasts. So to celebrate, join me as I dive into that famously light-hearted subject; Classical Music within the Social Class System.

I chat about what the Social Class System is, where Classical Music belongs within it and the reasons why. I have a roasting hot take on why it has the place it does, before proposing a "solution" to making it more accessible.

The chapters are down below if you fancy skipping to a certain section.

If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a beer or a Dr Pepper with my PayPal link below (also in my Instagram bio!)

Inline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but small donations of a few euro/pounds/dollars help keep the lights on round here, if you can afford it x

www.paypal.me/garethhouston92

And, if you want to chat more, he's all my socials, I'd love to hear from you!

TikTok, Facebook and Instagram: @GarethHoustonFlute

Smooches x

Chapters:

0:00 - Episode TWENTY!?

2:09 - Peppermint Schnapps wrote this episode

5:40 - My Social Class

6:20 - UK/Ireland vs USA Social Classes

15:39 - Why is Classical Music Upper Class?

21:25 - What are we drinking?

24:56 - My Hot Take on the Class System

29:22 - Classical Music is Deferred Gratification

33:12 - My "Solution"

39:10 - A Big Thank You from Me x

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F*ck Facebook: Online Performance Anxiety Nov 09, 2023

I had a lovely, positive episode lined up this week and then; I logged into Facebook (I know, I've only myself to blame.)

So this week I'll be chatting about what awaited me on Flute Facebook, and how it generated this last minute episode on bullying, community and dealing with the extreme anxiety we can get posting videos of our playing online.

I also take you guys through my (very) long journey of posting online, trying on all kinds of looks for years before landing on this podcast (which fits like a glove.)

The chapters are down below if you fancy skipping to a certain section.

If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a beer or a Dr Pepper with my PayPal link below (also in my Instagram bio!)

Inline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but small donations of a few euro/pounds/dollars help keep the lights on round here, if you can afford it x

www.paypal.me/garethhouston92

And, if you want to chat more, he's all my socials, I'd love to hear from you!

TikTok, IG and Facebook: @GarethHoustonFlute

Smooches x

Chapters

0:00 - About Last Week

3:04 - Grandmother Houston Storytime

5:42 - The Latest Facebook Flute Scandal

12:49 - My (long) Social Media Journey

20:35 - Overcoming Online Performance Anxiety

25:44 - SHAMEFUL Behaviour from Inline G

31:55 - My Challenge to you, Viewer

36:58 - F*ck Facebook

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Massive Armpits with Gary Schocker Nov 02, 2023

In a landmark moment for this podcast, I am DELIGHTED to welcome the world's most published living flute composer, and legit flute superstar, the one and only; Gary Schocker.

Gary and I chatted online over the course of an hour about everything from his early musical on Superman and Lois Lane's child, to the role études play for a flutist; via Alexander Technique, New York in the 70s and his chosen karaoke song.

I even got an impromptu performance of a Beatles tune on the harpsichord from Gary, all while I sat with a can of G&T and drank the moment in.

(We also address THAT Florida flute scandal)

Check out the chapters below for all the different topics and to skip to your favourite bit. I hope you all enjoy listening to this as much as I did making it, because I had an absolute blast.

Smooches x

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro and some housekeeping

03:18 - Interview with Gary Schocker

04:25 - The Florida Flute "scandal"

06:50 - Easton, PA

09:04 - Childhood composing and music notation

13:44 - Superman Musicals

16:58 - Composing pieces in a day!?

19:35 - Compositional Process

21:48 - Armpits

26:39 - Perfect Pitch

30:13 - Alexander Technique

39:06 - Metronomes and Tuners in practice

41:36 - Is the flute rep limited?

42:22 - Debussy faune solo

45:45 - Gary's favourite flutists

48:26 - 70s New York

50:08 - Guilty Pleasures and Karaoke songs

53:58 - THAT Beatles/Harpsichord cover

57:10 - Quick Fire Questions

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Spider-Man and The Successful Flutist Oct 26, 2023

I accidentally created the perfect environment for creative flow, by preparing to finish the Spider-Man 2 Playstation game.

So this week I'm taking a look at "flow" and it's role and importance for an artist/musician/flutist.

I also chat about the term artist, as well as the definition of success and how variable it is. I round it up by explaining how this podcast is potentially the most successful in the world, all on the same day I finished Spider-Man 2.

Enjoy x

The chapters are down below if you fancy skipping to a certain section.

If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a beer or a Dr Pepper with my PayPal link below (also in my Instagram bio!)

Inline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but small donations of a few euro/pounds/dollars help keep the lights on round here, if you can afford it x

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Smooches x

Chapters:

0:00 - How did Spider-Man lead to this?

5:08 - Going home and it's affect on creativity and meaning

10:22 - Creating a creative environment

13:52 - What is Creative Flow?

18:18 - What is an artist?

25:28 - Measuring success for a flutist

35:07 - Find your own instant success

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Schönberg in Belfast with Aisling Agnew Oct 19, 2023

This is a big one lads. I promised you all bigger and better guests, and like my local postman; I've delivered.

In another episode recorded in Belfast's Sunflower Public House, I've managed to get Hard Rain Soloist Ensemble and Irish Memory Orchestra flutist, Aisling Agnew to join me for a non-alcoholic pale ale and a wee chat.

It's a bumper episode, so the chapters are down below if you wanna skip to a certain part, but it's well worth the time. Aisling talks about everything from her days in the 39th Old Boys Flute Band, to studying in London and Glasgow, and her love of contemporary music, as well as the importance of memorisation and her gorgeous wooden flute. If you're one of those people that hasn't caught the modern music bug, this episode is for you.

Soak it all up everyone, Aisling is a player I've admired for a long time so this was a biggie for me personally and I hope you all get as much out of it as I did.

You can find recordings and links for all of Aisling's projects over at www.aislingagnew.com. Two of her records, "Recital" and "BILDA" are on all your streaming services now. You can also google Hard Rain Soloist Ensemble or The Irish Memory Orchestra to catch more performance dates.

And if you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a beer or a Dr Pepper with my PayPal link below (also in my Instagram bio!)

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Chapters:

0:00 - Intro to Aisling Agnew and some housekeeping

2:00 - Playing Irish folk as a classical musician

5:24 - Starting the flute

6:10 - Billy Dunwoody and flute bands

13:25 - RSAMD and Glasgow

16:25 - Music college life

18:20 - Guildhall and London

23:55 - Jimmy Galway

34:08 - Contemporary music

46:05 - Hard Rain 2023 season

51:53 - Irish Memory Orchestra and memorisation

57:35 - A new Aisling Agnew solo album!?

59:30 - Aisling's Abell wooden flute

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Beamish in Belfast with TRÚ's Zach Trouton Oct 12, 2023

I'm back home in sunny (yes, really!) Belfast, and I'm taking a break from sitting in pubs talking about martial arts with strangers to record a few podcast episodes. Thanks to the sound people at the Sunflower Public House, I've been able to use their stunning venue to welcome another guest to the pod; one third of Irish folk trio TRÚ (and my best mate) Zach Trouton.

Zach and I sat down over a few pints to talk about our early days making music together, the influence School of Rock had on us, playing Irish music together in Cardiff, TRÚ's brand new album and even some local ghost stories. Aren't I spoiling you lot?

TRÚ are one of the hottest bands in Ireland at the minute, and you can stream both their first record "No Fixed Abode," and their brand new second album "Eternity Near" right now. I personally recommend checking out their version of the song "County Down," a beautiful song telling the tale of a young man moving away from Ireland and the call of home.

And if you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a beer or a Dr Pepper with my PayPal link below (also in my Instagram bio!)

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Chapters:

0:00 - Intro before we get stuck in

2:49 - Zach and I's 25th anniversary

5:45 - School of Rock

7:55 - Piano scales and tears

11:05 - The benefits of regular gigging

17:00 - Fianna Rua

24:44 - TRÚ band

33:00 - Local Lisburn songs

40:00 - Bonnie Portmore and County Down

45:38 - "On my way to Dublin" folk tale

50:19 - The Ballad of Billy Jones

53:00 - Prostitution story in Lyon

1:00:38 - TRÚ excerpt

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The Heir to the Throne Oct 05, 2023

We're finally wrapping up the trilogy of episodes started way back in Episode 12, as we take a look a look at who MIGHT be next in line for the crown that Rampal, Galway and Pahud have all worn.

Firstly, I'll take a quick look at some contemporaries of Pahud who almost got the title (missing out purely because of fate putting them on this Earth as the same time as Emmanuel.)

Then I take three picks; The Favourite, The Up and Comer and The Wild Card as my options for who could be the next, great flute superstar.

If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a beer or a Dr Pepper with my PayPal link below (also in my Instagram bio!)

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Smooches x

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

1:00 - A word from The Past

2:10 - Cheers to the Inline G club

3:00 - This week's menu

6:33 - What are we drinking this week?

8:31 - Current Contemporaries of Pahud

13:33 - Who's next in line?

15:44 - Number one: The Favourite

20:58 - Number two: The Up and Comer

26:55 - Number three: The Wild Card

33:00 - Future of Inline G

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Social Media and The New Flute Monarch Sep 28, 2023

Think of this week's episode as a soft-sequel to last week's episode; you don't need the background material, but it might make it more fun to go Easter Egg hunting.

As we consider the flute world and the next superstar to ascend the Throne, this episode take's a look at the unique challenges they may face. From social media, to streaming, the cost of living crisis and the new breed of crossover artists, I round it up by using French violinist Esther Abrami as the new Gold Standard for modern classical musicians.

If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a beer or a Dr Pepper with my PayPal link below (also in my Instagram bio!)

Inline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but small donations of a few euro/pounds/dollars help keep the lights on round here, if you can afford it x

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Facebook: @GarethHoustonFlute

Smooches x

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

0:36 - An Apology.

3:12 - A Trilogy of Episodes

5:20 - This week's menu

6:30 - Social Media for the Modern Artist

15:20 - Classical Music in the Streaming World

18:15 - What we're drinking this week

20:19 - Crossover Genres for the Flute Superstar

21:13 - Cost of Living; Live Music in London this weekend

27:10 - Esther Abrami: A Modern Musician

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Rampal, Galway, Pahud: The Royal Lineage Sep 21, 2023

After two consecutive weeks of guests, we're back to just you and I this week, as we get back to the usual shite-talking you've come to expect. I'll be analysing the three most commercially successful flute players of all time, and how there only ever seems to be space for one flute superstar at a time.

From the 1940s to modern day, Jean-Pierre Rampal, Sir James Galway and Emmanuel Pahud have dominated the flute scene. I look at what stood them apart from their contemporaries, as well as what common themes between them shot them to superstardom (despite being artistically very different.)

The chapters of the episode are down below if you want to see what's on the menu for today.

If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a beer or a Dr Pepper with my PayPal link below (also in my Instagram bio!)

Inline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but small donations of a few euro/pounds/dollars help keep the lights on round here, if you can afford it x

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Facebook: @GarethHoustonFlute

Smooches x

Chapters:

0:00 - A catch up with you all

6:00 - Inline G Merch

7:11 - Jean-Pierre Rampal

15:35 - Rampal Summary

16:42 - Moyse, Nicolet, Baker

19:49 - Sir James Galway

35:55 - Galway Summary

36:45 - Bennett, Baxtresser, Graf

38:35 - Emmanuel Pahud

48:20 -Pahud Summary

49:50 - Choi and Bouriakov

51:11 - See yous next week

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Sangria y Kummer with Juan Cossío Sep 14, 2023

I'm spoiling you lot with guests at the moment, as for the second successive week we have one on the podcast, and this one is an actual flute player!

Hot off the back off his TWO debut solo albums, I sit down with Spanish flutist Juan Cossío to sip on Sangria and talk flute.

We'll be chatting about Juan's two albums featuring the music of Kummer and Henkel, his experiences studying with Jacques Zoon and Robert Winn and he even weights in to the Inline vs Offset G debate.

We wind it up with some flute games, with Juan trying to guess the flutist from 10 recordings and then to guess the piece based off a flutey excerpt. Have a listen and see if you can beat him to it.

The chapters of the episode are down below if you want to see what's on the menu for today.

And, if you want to chat more, he's all my socials, I'd love to hear from you!

TikTok: @GarethHoustonFlute

Instagram: @garethhouston_flute

Facebook: @GarethHoustonFlute

You can find Juan on IG too @cossioflute

As for his albums, they're available on all the usual streaming platforms, just search for Juan Cossio!

The excerpt from today's clip is track number 32 from his first album, "Juan Cossio plays Gaspard Kummer, Complete works for flute and guitar," and is the fourth of Six Divertiseements from op.70.

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Cheers x

Chapters:

0:00 - Hola Juan

1:50 - Jacques Zoon, el amor

5:55 - Pub Talk

7:40 - Sangria y Calimocho

10:20 - Album one; Kummer

18:20 - Mental switch from chamber to orchestral music

21:35 - Album two; Henkel

27:40 - Jimmy Galway; A Passionate Defence

32:19 - Critical Reception to the albums

36:35 - Highlight from album one

37:40 - Juan Cossío plays Kummer

39:10 - Juan's Flute and Inline vs Offset G

47:50 - Game one; Guess the Flute Player

57:10 - Guess the Excerpt

1:01:55 - Juan's Socials and Hasta la vista

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Piccolo Sours with Jakob Sep 07, 2023

Well lads and ladies, we've made it to Episode 10! I promised you all a wee treat, so this week we have our first ever guest on the podcast; my former flatmate here in Cologne (and the finest man in Aachen's Fair City,) Jakob Sailer!

As a wee celebration, this week's episode takes a U-Turn and heads down a new road. During the COVID pandemic, I moved into a new flat with Jakob, a non-flutist, so I've got him on to talk about what it's like to spend lockdown with a professional flutist in the bedroom next door.

I test Jakob's memory skills on the orchestral excerpts he heard me play hundreds of times, and give him his first ever flute lesson, all whilst sipping on a few (many) flute themed cocktails.

The chapters of this chaotic episode are down below if you want to see what's on the menu for today.

And, if you want to chat more, he's all my socials, I'd love to hear from you!

TikTok: @GarethHoustonFlute

Instagram: @garethhouston_flute

Facebook: @GarethHoustonFlute

You can find Jakob on IG too: @JakobSai

If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a beer or a Dr Pepper with my PayPal link below (also in my Instagram bio!)

Inline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but small donations of a few euro/pounds/dollars help keep the lights on round here, if you can afford it x

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Cheers x

Chapters:

0:00 - Who is Jakob?

4:40 - First experiences hearing the flute

7:05 - Specific memories of the flute next door

10:00 - A musical flat?

12:20 - The fella next door

18:45 - Jakob's Flute Painting

27:45 - Parties with the neighbours

31:22 - Teaching flute in shared flat

34:10 - The Inline G Cocktail

38:30 - Orchestral Excerpt Game

42:25 - Famous Flute Solo Game

49:50 - Jakob's First Flute Lesson

56:28 - German beers and goodnights

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Facebook Flute Forum Aug 31, 2023

It's the episode nobody has been waiting for; I'm finally taking a deep dive into the famous Flute Forum group on Facebook, reading you guys some of my favourite threads from within.

Looking at key factors (age and culture), I then look to suggest some reasons why the group can be so volatile, and help you develop a touch of empathy towards it all.

Finally, I have a look at a strange trend in the flute world that looks like an awful lot like a pyramid scheme (and give you some tips to recognise them, if needed.) As always, if there's a specific section you fancy skipping to, scroll down here for the different chapters.

Full disclaimer: nobody's real name's are used during this episode, and it's a work of comedy. Please don't come for me, I'm just a wee Irish lad talking balls on the internet x

If you want to chat more, he's all my socials (provided I'm not cancelled), I'd love to hear from you!

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Instagram: @garethhouston_flute

Facebook: @GarethHoustonFlute

And if you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a beer or a Dr Pepper with my PayPal link below (also in my Instagram bio!)

Inline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but small donations of 3 euro/pounds/dollars help keep the lights on round here, if you can afford it x

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Cheers x

Chapters:

0:00 - The Death of Inline G?

5:35 - Facebook Flute Forum Threads

27:03 - American Culture (and older folk) on FB

34:10 - Pyramid Schemes in the flute world?

49:47 - Cheers, everyone x

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The Nazi Symphony - A Tale of Two Strausses Aug 24, 2023

A bumper music history episode this week, as I firstly explore the Vienna Philharmonic's shockingly dark Nazi past, as well as there racist and sexist present.

The second half uses the two extremes of Belfast adjectives, Shite and Class, to analyse Johann II and Richard Strauss. Looking at both of them, I compare their lives, their music and their respective links to the Nazi Party.

I round up with a delicious recording of some flute Strauss, all whilst sipping on an Irn Bru.

If you want to chat more, he's all my socials, I'd love to hear from you!

TikTok: @GarethHoustonFlute

Instagram: @garethhouston_flute

Facebook: @GarethHoustonFlute

And if you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a beer or a Dr Pepper with my PayPal link below (also in my Instagram bio!)

Inline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but small donations of a few euro/pounds/dollars help keep the lights on round here, if you can afford it x

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Cheers x

Chapters:

0:00 - Why the Nazi's?

5:58 - The Nazi Philharmonic Orchestra

23:18 - The Sh*te Strauss

30:00 - The Class Strauss

35:00 - Strauss Flute Recordings

41:29 - Jimmy Galway playing Salomé

42:45 - An apology (to my grandmother, mainly)

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Female Flutists - A Game Show? Aug 17, 2023

I went and saw the Barbie movie and got inspired to do an episode on female flute players, which has quickly spiralled out of control (quelle surprise). This week's episode starts with my own experiences of female mentors, before listing the first female principal orchestral flutists in fourteen different countries, in the form of a game show (yes, really).

I move on to taking a look at a real success story for female orchestral flutists; the current orchestral landscape in Paris. Then finally, I wrap it all up with some of my favourite female players (Magali Mosnier, Irina Stachinskaya, Zofia Neugebauer, Sophie Cherrier and Rachel Brown) and the essential recordings to get your ears around.

If you want to chat more, he's all my socials, I'd love to hear from you!

TikTok: @GarethHoustonFlute

Instagram: @garethhouston_flute

Facebook: @GarethHoustonFlute

And if you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a beer or a Dr Pepper with my PayPal link below (also in my Instagram bio!)

Inline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but small donations of 3 euro/pounds/dollars help keep the lights on round here, if you can afford it x

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Cheers x

Chapters:

0:00 - Welcome back! This week's menu.

6:19 - Barbie and my own female mentors

13:59 - The First Female Principal Flutes - A Game Show

24:20 - La Révolution Parisienne

29:27 - My favourite female flutists

37:01 - Further Resources (and an apology to my Grandmother)

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Music College Culture Aug 10, 2023

This week's episode is a long one, so feel free to scroll down and find the chapters in the description below if you fancy skipping to a certain part. Anyway, I'll be talking about music college, including my own experiences (both positive and negative), and the newspaper article that inspired this episode.

We'll look at the unique teacher-student relationship and the power dynamic that comes with it, as well as the role of social classes amongst students in college.

I'll be rounding it up with 5 tips for anyone going to or currently enrolled in music college, that I wish I had known before going.

Please excuse my tired voice, this was the second full recording after I had to delete the first for getting a little bit carried away emotionally (heads up; this episode isn't my usual light style)

If you want to chat more, he's all my socials, I'd love to hear from you!

TikTok: @GarethHoustonFlute

Instagram: @garethhouston_flute

Facebook: @GarethHoustonFlute

And if any of today's topics affected you, Help Musicians is a great resource for mental health as well as for victims of bullying and harassment.

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro (and an explanation on my voice)

4:33 - Part 1: What is music college?

7:45 - Part 2: Positives of music college

15:33 - Part 3: Toxic music college culture

27:25 - Part 4: Hattie Butterworth article

32:31 - Part 5: Social classes in music college

38:54 - Part 6: Positive teaching; Roger, Eva and Magali

49:04 - Part 7: Five Tips for surviving music college

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Flute Bands of Northern Ireland Aug 03, 2023

This week's episode is one that's particularly close to my wee Belfast heart: The Flute Band Tradition of Northern Ireland.

Using my 2015 Bachelor Thesis as a basis, this episode is a beginner's guide to one of Northern Ireland's most significant cultural traditions. We'll look at a little bit of Irish history and politics, before talking about the different types of flute bands and the music they play.

Then, we'll wrap it all up by talking about the gem atop the flute band crown: Sir Jimmy Galway.

If you enjoyed the episode, hit met up on my socials, I'd love to hear from you;

Instagram: @garethhouston_flute

Facebook: @GarethHoustonFlute

TikTok: @GarethHoustonFlute

Slainte,

Gareth x

Chapters

0:00 - Intro and what's coming up

7:15 - A brief (as it can be) history of the Northern Irish state

10:36 - What even is a flute band?

14:22 - What do flute bands play?

22:55 - Ballygowan Flute Band excerpt (Tchaikovsky)

23:38 - The Twelfth and Kick-the-pope bands

28:16 - Whiterock Flute Band playing Follow Follow

28:46 - Sir Jimmy Galway

37:15 - Sir James playing Mercadante

38:10 - What's coming up in the future

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Five Daphnis Solos and a Raccoon Jul 27, 2023

I'm really spoiling you lot this week, with reviews of no fewer than five delicious versions of the famous flute solo from Ravel's Daphnis et Chloé!

Following on from last week's episode, we go straight into the deep end and talk about my personal top 5 recordings. We'll analyse them on 3 criteria (The Scale, The MoneyMaker Moment and Unique Points) before you get to hear a wee clip from each to make your own minds up.

I also briefly talk about the assault scandals in classical music, and give you a handy way to listen, guilt-free (or at least with less guilt), to recordings by problematic musicians.

The full titles of the recordings are below, as well as the chapters so you can skip to your favourite one.

And as always, if you enjoyed the episode, hit met up on my socials, I'd love to hear from you;

Instagram: @garethhouston_flute

Facebook: @GarethHoustonFlute

TikTok: @GarethHoustonFlute

Slainte,

Gareth x

Chapters

0:00 - What's coming up this week

2:20 - Jimmy Galway and Pahud, MIA

4:06 - A note on problematic musicians

7:54 - 5th place, Paul Edmund-Davies

13:58 - Edmund-Davies clip

14:33 - 4th place, Stefanie Faust

19:38 - Faust clip

20:16 - 3rd place, Ulla Miilmann

26:13 - Miilmann clip

26:47 - 2nd place, Juliette Hurel

31:12 - Hurel clip

31:46 - 1st place, Magali Mosnier

39:33 - Mosnier clip

40:08 - Merci's and smooches

Recording Number 5:

Flute: Paul Edmund-Davies

London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Claudio Abaddo

Album: Ravel: Daphnis et Chloe

Year: 1986

Recording Number 4:

Flute: Stefanie Faust

Sinfonieorchester Aachen conducted by Kazem Abdullah

Album: Ravel; Daphis et Chloé

Year: 2017

Recording Number 3:

Flute: Ulla Miilman

The Danish National Symphony Orchestra conducted by Matthias Pintscher

Video on YouTube on Ulla Miilmans account, titled "Flute solo from Daphis et Chloé"

Recording Number 2:

Flute: Juliette Hurel

The Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin

Album: Ravel: Daphis et Chloé et pavane pour une enfante défunte

Year: 2015

Recording Number 1:

Flute: Magali Mosnier

Orchestre philharmonique de Radio France conducted by Myung-whun Chung

Album: Ravel: Daphis et Chloé

Year: 2005

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Big Daphnis Energy Jul 20, 2023

Things are getting HOT in the Inline G studio, as I deep dive into perhaps the sexiest piece (and flute solo) of all time; Daphnis et Chloé by Maurice Ravel.

It almost goes without saying, however there is a trigger warning for this episode; I'll be discussing things of a sexual nature and strong sexual themes, and the podcast does include strong language throughout (although that bit is hardly news.)

Anyway, this is is your one-stop-shop for all the background knowledge you need on the flute's most famous orchestral solo. The episode includes a quick history lesson, a concise explanation of the story, a short look at Pan (the pervy Greek god), some info on Ravel himself (including his Siamese cat's name) and finally, an analysis into all the things that make this music so God damn sexy.

Scroll down here to find a list of chapters if you fancy skipping to a certain bit.

Pop back next week when I'll be reviewing my favourite 5 recordings of the flute solo itself (including time stamps and track numbers so you can easily find them on all your streaming services.)

Chapters:

0:00 - What's coming up this week?

5:46 - What is Daphis and Chloe?

9:25 - The Story of Daphnis and Chloe

13:37 - Wee Pervy Pan (The Greek god)

16:19 - Maurice Ravel: A love affair with Mouni

25:30 - Why is the music SO SEXY!?

35:55 - Did Ravel write Die Hard? (no)

37:05 - Ravel and Die Hard - A Comparison

38:59 - Is the flute solo sexy?

44:03 - Tying it all up and what's coming next

As always, if you listened to even part of this episode, I would LOVE to hear from you! Find me at all these places below:

Instagram: @garethhouston_flute

Facebook: @GarethHoustonFlute

TikTok: @GarethHoustonFlute

Slainte,

Gareth x

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The Flute Excalibur Jul 13, 2023

On this week's episode, I pull on the thread of the "world's most expensive flute" a little too hard, and end up telling the story of an almost mythical golden flute. I discuss high-end guitars and violins for comparison, before rounding it all up with what happened to the Flute Excalibur.

If you make it through this week's episode, be sure to fire me a message over on my socials to let me know what you think!

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And if you're already looking forward to the next episode, be sure to subscribe to the pod on whatever platform you use. If I get over 100 subscribers, I'll be making a special episode involving gin and my favourite flute euphemisms.

Cheers,

Gareth x

Chapters:

0:00 - THANK YOU GUYS!

1:47 - Today's topic

3:52 - The World's most expensive instruments

4:50 - Most expensive guitars

7:32 - Most expensive violins

12:33 - Most expensive flutes

19:29 - Louis Lot

22:18 - The Halo Effect

23:50 - The Golden Louis Lot and Monsieur Rampal

29:47 - Conclusions

33:30 - A gin fuelled promise to you x

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Inline vs Offset G - Album Reviews Jul 06, 2023

Welcome to the first episode of the brand spanking new Inline G Flute Podcast! Here I'll be introducing myself, before diving head first into a controversial topic: Inline vs Offset G (with an often overlooked point for team inline!)

After that, I get stuck into my first album reviews; Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed and Something Blue. Join me as I pick 4 of my favourite all-time flute albums, and tell you why you should check them out!

Chapters:

Chapters

0:00 - Introduction. Who is this guy?

9:31 - Inline vs Offset G

31:04 - Album Reviews

32:27 - Something Old - Rafa Trevisani

36:33 - Something New - Joséphine Olech

40:09 - Something Borrowed - Petri Alanko

42:43 - Something Blue - Brian Finnegan

Album details (all available on Spotify and Apple Music);

Something Old: Rafaele Trevisani - The Virtuoso Flute. Chosen Track: Fantaisie brillante on Bizet's Carmen

Something New: Joséphine Olech - Mozart Concerto (with Howard Grifiths and OFR Vienna Radio Orchestra). Chosen Track: Flute Concerto in G Major, K.313

Something Borrowed: Petri Alanko - Nielsen, Jolivet and Ibert concertos (with the Finnish Radio Orchestra). Chosen Track: Flute Concerto: I. Allegro.

Something Blue: The Ravishing Bone of Genius. Chosen Track: Belfast.

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