Evolution of Flute

Did you know that the flute is among the earliest known identifiable musical instruments, with origins dating back more than 53,000 years? Over millennia, this remarkable instrument has evolved through numerous stages to become the flute we know today and is one of the most celebrated woodwind instruments. This extraordinary concert will feature five exceptional flutists, each showcasing the instrument’s remarkable evolution from its ancient origins to its contemporary brilliance.

Experience the transformation of the flute, from a simple tube with holes to a sophisticated, multi-metal marvel with over 120 articulating parts. Join us for a one-of-a-kind exploration of the flute’s lineage, where you’ll have the chance to witness a variety of flutes and their diverse repertoires.

THE TUNES

Carl Philipp Emanuel BACH: Sonata in A minor for Solo Flute, Wq. 132, H.562 (1747)
Joshua Romatowski, traverso flute

Wilhelm Friedemann BACH: Duet No. 1 in E minor, F.54 (1740-1745)
Christina Hughes, piccolo
‍Sungwoo Kim, piccolo

Luciano BERIO: Sequenza (1958)
Anthony Trionfo, flute

Ludwig van BEETHOVEN: Duo for Two flutes in G Major, WoO 26 (1792)
Joshua Romatowski, classical 8-hole flute
Emi Ferguson, classical 8-hole flute

Georg Philipp TELEMANN: Fantasie No. 5 in C Major (1732-33)
Christina Hughes, piccolo

Friedrich KUHLAU: Flute Trio in G minor, Op. 13, No. 2 (1814)
Anthony Trionfo, flute
Christina Hughes, flute
Sungwoo Kim, flute

Claude DEBUSSY: Syrinx for solo flute (1913)
Emi Ferguson, flute

Edgard VARÈSE: Density 21.5 for solo flute (1936, rev. 1946)
Sungwoo Kim, flute
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Eugene BOZZA: Jour d’été à la Montagne for flute quartet (1955)
Emi Ferguson, flute
Anthony Trionfo, flute
Christina Hughes, flute
Sungwoo Kim, flute

*Co-curated by Sungwoo Kim