Re: Nina Perlove VLOG: Who is the mystery flutist?

Find out the identity of the mystery flutist with a few thoughts on cultivating a unique artistic voice.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• flute
• lesson
• woodwind
• instrument
• techniques
• Perlove
• classical
• music
• education
• James
• Galway
• instruction
• band

[crabman06]

That was a nice experiment. His sound was pretty easy to figure out in that he is one of the few who really play with a very vibrant sound and each pitch is carefully played and controlled. However, the package had a message that appeared misleading as to who this flutist was. Why was that written as such?

[ninaflute]

dear crabman06: perhaps Sir James himself will explain his meaning in the note he sent?

[ninaflute]

Rexicano part 2: I wonder how many Galway pop music fans went out and bought his recording of Lowell Liebermann and discovered by mistake that they like contemporary classical music?!

[Rexicano]

I'm among those who like Bach sans Romantic music stye. I've had much joy from many Galway recordings, especially his French L.P. But I think his Bach would be even better with a subtle vibrato. An artist must change to be an artist and not a robot, but those changes are not always for the better when Classical players stray into the world of sappy Pop tunes. That indeed does makes my brown eyes blue.

[ninaflute]

Rexicano: As a younger flutist I cringed at classical players playing pop tunes but now I realize that those recordings can reach a whole new audience - one without previous classical exposure or interest - and bring them into the fold, so to speak. It is almost a kind of outreach. I might not chose to buy those recordings, but I appreciate that they help make the world love music and in this case, the flute!

[houtblazer]

@gimmeaflutist That must be very difficult. I'm no pro, nor student, but I think you need to make her see that you have indeed a unique sound. But maybe, she thinks something is wrong with your playing......Can you identify the principles beyond her teaching and use it t our advantage? It took my teacher some time to see that too....

[houtblazer]

Nice talk you gave in this video! I'm with you all the way.

[ABOSS302]

I was able to see James Galloway perform at the Tokyo Yamaha Music Hall, where he played several insturments at one time. What a great concert.

[AsradelS]

Nina! Thank you so much - what a great "reveal" Vlog! And I love what you said about the job of an artist is to touch those people who are open to the message. very nice. Very nice indeed. Thank you again, and thanks again to Sir James. (he was my guess too!)

[pikachoi2007]

NINA! you are absolutely correct. I like your explanation on this Vlog. Cheers

[gimmeaflutist]

You are an amazing performer:) I am a college student and I am looking to become a performer. One thing that caught my ear was you said that many students like to imitate their teachers. I've always been told I have a unique sound, yet my teacher forces me to replicate her sound, and I like having my own unique sound. I feel I am learning nothing from her, and I really want to learn everything I can to become a professional performer. Do you have any advice on how to handle this? thx :)

[joaosbc]

muito bom sua aulas voce esta de parabens, eu amo voce. boa aticulção. from brazil

[firefighterjmr]

This was a really fun activity. Thank you, Mr. Galway, for allowing Nina to recieve your gift and share it with us. Nina, thank YOU FOR sharing it in a fun way!

[yogaman1919]

ive been seriously thinking of taking up flute playing. ive heard james galway play before. i have several of his pieces. 1 of my favorite pieces of his, is a piece calledvoalise, by rachmaninoff. simply a beautiful piece.