Unseen Unheard Duo

Unseen//Unheard is the low-flute duo of Rose Bishop and Heather Neuenschwander, a fearless collaboration built on the belief that sound can be both resistance and revelation. Specializing in the rarely spotlighted voices of alto and bass flute, the duo pushes their instruments—and the tradition they come from—into radically new territory.

Their name, Unseen//Unheard, was intentionally chosen to highlight instruments that are too often sidelined in classical music. But the title runs deeper: just as low flutes are frequently overlooked, so too are the voices of women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people of color in the classical world. Rose and Heather are not just performers—they are amplifiers, disruptors, and advocates for a more inclusive and electrified musical future.