Nina Perlove, flute Poem by Charles Griffes (excerpt) LIVE

Nina Perlove, flute
Song Hun Nam, piano

Charles Griffes Poem for flute and piano

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[poleame]

Nina, I am really happy for you and your new flute.

I have, though, some questions. Id like to know why so many flutists prefer inline G and not the offset model, which is really more friendly, specially with an open hole model. Is there a sound argument that justifies the inline G key? Does this come from sheer purism? People eager to get direct descendents of the legendary Louis Lot flutes?

I would really appreciate if you could write some lines about this subject.

[ninaflute]

dear poleame: acually, I think the trend now is to play off-set G (which is what I play).

[jgxps]

Expecting uniformity in players, and demanding they stand in similar ways is a bit frivolous as well as detrimental. Some people might strain their hands and tendons over time by trying to maintain a certain posture when playing that they are not really comfortable with.

It's best to play as it feels comfortable to you!

[MahoRoulete]

@longliveseverus Galway doesnt stand straight either, it doesnt matter. She has stage presence, Her posture kept you staring at her.

[MP265]

y do u use super fast vibrato? i personally like it slow especially on low notes. it sounds more relaxing and better. but i guess that's just me on my trpt. haha. but u should try it. :) but still an awesome player!

[motormanish]

I play flute as well. I had been doing it for some time but had to put off playing for a while to start and run a business. Christmas of 2008, my wife bought me a new flute and it inspired me to start playing again. I try to practice at least an hour a day. Love the sound of the flute and I agree with you about Nina being a beautiful player. Good luck with your playing. Thanks for your comment. Be well and play often.

[longliveseverus]

and when i said that i'm in no place to criticize her, i meant 2 things. (1) constructive criticism, not the rude kind, (2) not that i didn't know anything, but that she's more advanced than me and technically can play however she wants, no one's in charge of her.

[longliveseverus]

i know that you can stand tons of different ways and still play beautifully. i've been playing coming on 11 years with private lessons all of those years, the last 5 with college professors. i've been taught to stand up straight simply because it's prettier (and there are benefits with breathing, but you can learn to breath just as well in other positions. it really just is. yes, nina is a beautiful player to *listen* to but i like *watching* players that stand beautifully as well.

[motormanish]

What does it matter how she stands? Close your eyes and listen to this piece. She plays like an angel and you critique her posture? You are right, you are in no place to criticize such a talented person. Just listen to the music for what it is.....BEAUTIFUL.

[motormanish]

Nina, you truly are a gifted musician. Your music is so beautiful. I love it. Your videos will be a part of my daily activities. This is music for the soul. Thank you so much for sharing your gift with us. This, I believe is the most inspiring music I have ever heard. Please keep posting your videos.

[flutejory]

it really is just a matter of preference, and there is no acoustical difference between the two. Mechanically, the offset G offers an easier adjustment because the G key is on a separate mechanism then the rest of the flute keys.

[Painislife28]

there is a beautiful recording of this by Scott Goff with the Seattle Symphony Orchestra.

the CD is titled

The Musical Fantasies of Charles Griffes & Deems Taylor

check it out.