This lecture-recital explores how Hindustani and Carnatic traditions inspire works by Reena Esmail and Asha Srinivasan, highlighting Indian classical origins in Western flute repertoire through performance, discussion, and cultural discovery. Presented by Allison Asthana and Amrutha Koteeswaran.

Learn to create cadenzas and Eingänge in an appropriate historical style. Examine what the music treatises tell us and get step-by-step instructions on how to compose amazing cadenzas and fermata embellishments without overdoing it! Presented by Kelly Nivison.

In 18th-century Paris, flutists were among the city’s musical stars. Michel Blavet brought a new level of virtuosity and expression, inspired by the Italian violin style, captivating Parisian audiences and defining the sound of the flute alongside Braun, Quantz, and Taillart.

Elizabeth McNutt, Mary Kay Fink, and Lina Andonovska perform the 2026 NFA commissioned works by Jean Ahn, Lisa Bost-Sandberg, and Shawn E. Okpebholo. A composers Q&A follows, moderated by New Music Advisory Committee Chair Leanna Keith. Support provided by Laurie Sokoloff.

This workshop introduces a body-aware, time-efficient warm- up routine that helps flutists release tension, improve tone, and play with greater ease—inviting a rediscovery of warm-ups as tools for freedom, not perfection. Presented by Jessica Raposo Coleman.

Maria Fernanda Castillo and Jordan Smith present a lecture- recital on flute chamber music visionary Friedrich Kuhlau. Hear beloved and obscure works, revived through new critical editions with accessible scores, illuminating his legacy and inspiring performers to rediscover his artistic brilliance.