The following are a few of the artists that perform on Nagahara flutes and headjoints.  The recordings listed were made using our instruments. Please let us know if you'd like to have your name or recording added to this list.

 

Sir James Galway is regarded as both the supreme interpreter of the classical flute repertoire and a consummate entertainer whose appeal crosses all musical boundaries.

 

As one of the most televised and recorded classical artist performing today, Sir James has made himself a legend, a modern musical master whose virtuosity on the flute is equaled only by his limitless ambitions and vision. Through his extensive touring, over 30 million albums sold and his frequent international television appearances, Sir James has endeared himself to millions worldwide. As an instructor and humanitarian, Sir James is a tireless promoter of the arts.

O'Reilly Street

 

Sir James and the two-time Grammy®-nominated Cuban music group, Tiempo Libre, offer an exuberant Afro-Cuban take on music from the Claude Bolling Jazz Suites as well as a number of vibrant new compositions. The album, named after a bustling street in Old Havana honoring the military contributions of an Irish General, marks a new cultural intersection uniting classical, jazz and Cuban music.

 

My Magic Flute

 

Sir James & Lady Jeanne team up with Catrin Finch for a joint Mozart extravaganza. My Magic Flute features a new recording of Mozart’s Concerto for Flute and Harp, plus all-new arrangements of some of Mozart’s most popular instrumental and vocal tunes - three top virtuosos unveiling their beautiful sound and breathtaking technique all at once.

 

Ich war ein Berliner

 

Sir James was the principal flute of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra from 1969 to 1975. This compilation pays homage to his time in Berlin and is a must for his fans and flute players

 

London Flutes are an all-girl flute quartet who, since their inception in 2002, have impressed audiences and critics alike with their virtuosic performances.

Hotfoot

 

London Flutes have recently recorded their first CD with URM Audio, produced by Anna Noakes. The CD contains works for four flutes as well as for solo flute.

Alberto Almarza, CMU, Associate Professor of Flute. Described as a virtuoso flutist by the Boston Globe, Alberto Almarza brings a unique and passionate approach to music. His versatility and musicianship have led him to perform and record some of the most adventurous and challenging pieces from the music of today as well as works from the standard repertoire and Baroque literature on period instruments.

Sense of Time - Music of Efrain Amaya

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