The Inline G Flute Podcast

On the 12th April of this year, Vulture magazine published an article entitled “A Hidden Sexual Assault Scandal at the New York Philharmonic.”It details an alleged sexual misconduct case from 2010, and the various related ongoings since then.I am delighted to welcome the author of this landmark piece, Sammy Sussman, on to Inline G to talk about it, the various reactions and the potential implications for the classical music world.Please also be aware that this episode contains descriptions of abuse, which some may find triggering.This was a landmark episode, and I am thrilled that guests of this calibre feel comfortable to tell their story on Inline G.SlánChapters:00:00 - An Exceptional Episode02:53 - Sammy Sussman on Inline G05:23 - The Vulture Article and A Timeline of Events15:13 - The NY Phil’s Immediate Reaction and the Tenure System21:58 - MeToo and 2018 Developments28:23 - Gender Disparity in the Case31:14 - 2020 - Current Day Developments36:48 - Reactions, Statements and Further Questions50:39 - Classical Music’s Culture of Abuse56:13 - Why Sammy, Various Cultures and Further Thoughts1:09:52 - Thank YouIf you'd like to support the podcast, you can sign up for just 5 quid a month to be a Patron at;patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also get to ask questions to upcoming guests as well as get early access to some episodes.Or if you'd rather not spend money, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit x

Coming to you fresh from the Emerald Isle herself, this week’s episode features the the Principal Flute of The National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland (and proud fellow owner of an Irish accent); Catriona Ryan. After a few Instagram DMs, Catriona managed to squeeze me into her exceptionally busy schedule after a rehearsal to sit down together in the National Concerto Hall in Dublin and chat all things flute. From platinum Brannens and the importance of Orchestral Blending to a shared admiration of irish trad players and String, this episode has a wee something for everyone. If you'd like to support the podcast, you can sign up for just 5 quid a month to be a Patron at;patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also get to ask questions to upcoming guests as well as get early access to some episodes. Or if you'd rather not spend money, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit xChapters:0:00 - An Irish Hello3:34 - Studying with Trevor Wye (amongst others)12:45 - A word on the Piccolo18:30 - Orchestral Firsts (and our Jimmy)27:15 - Concertos and Blending30:35 - Platinum head Brannens34:42 - Classical Music in Ireland44:20 - Quick Fire Questions

This week I'm answering questions from you, dear listeners. From how to busk, non-institutional performance opportuniies, sexiest flute performances and my favourite American Flutists; I answered ALL of them.I forgot to plug the Patreon this week but here; if you enjoyed this episode, consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a thumbs up or five star review. It helps a huge amount keeping this podcast alive. Cheers everyone xChapters: 0:00 - Why I'm doing this to myself2:00 - The NY Phil Scandal3:50 - Busking and GETTING PAID13:42 - Favourite Flute Chamber Music16:28 - Mainstream Flute (an embarassing Enter Shikari Story)18:40 - Attractive Flute Performances20:42 - Will Ferrell and why Celtic music is so good23:55 - Debussy and The England B Team26:53 - Favourite American Flutists30:15 - Teaching Vibrato on Flute34:00 - Canada and Female Composers37:52 - My 5k Sankyo and favourite keys

It’s the piece every flutist dreads; and I’m here to change the narrative. So grab your copy of Ibert’s Flute Concerto, pour yourself something tropical and join me as we analyse everything that makes this concerto a damn good time. From Ibert’s potential links to Elvis and 101 Dalmatians, to n analysis of the structure and practice tips; this episode will cover everything you might need to know about the flute repertoire’s crown jewel (certainly enough to impress your teacher or any juries you come up against.) If you'd like to support the podcast, you can sign up for just 5 quid a month to be a Patron at;patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also get to ask questions to upcoming guests as well as get early access to some episodes. Or if you'd rather not spend money, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit xChapters:0:00 - A Guinness Driven Intro2:39 - Jacques Ibert: A History of11:27 - Ibert’s Unique Style and The Structure15:22 - 1st Movement Analysis22:42 - Patreon Read24:17 - 2nd Movement Analysis29:21 - 3rd Movement Analysis37:20 - Goodbye with Petri 

Coming straight from the Tonhalle Zürich, this week’s guest is Italian superstar, former Nielsen Competition winner and Karajan Academy graduate; Alberto Navarra.Alberto very kindly took some time out of his busy schedule to sit and chat all about this debut album on Orchid Classics, featuring three monster flute concertos; The Mozart Flute and Harp, Reinecke and Nielsen, all with the Odense Symphony Orchestra. We also chatted a bit about his experiences studying with Jacques Zoon, Emmanuel Pahud, Andrea Oliva etc and his surprising love for System of a Down. Alberto’s album is available on CD or streaming on all your usual platforms. If you'd like to support the podcast, you can sign up for just 5 quid a month to be a Patron at;patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also get to ask questions to upcoming guests as well as get early access to some episodes. Or if you'd rather not spend money, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit xChapters:0:00 - Welcome back, my wee mates2:48 - Alberto Navarra on orchestral firsts6:07 - The Album, recording and photoshoots16:15 - The Berlin Philharmonic Karajan Academy27:10 - Former teachers and the Italian Flute School32:04 - Alberto’s gold Muramatsu37:41 - Alberto as a teacher40:07 - Winning Nielsen46:18 - Quick Fire Questions

Straight from Zürich, this week's episode features French Mezzo-Soprano (and my best mate) Jade Ghersi; along with her wee hairless cat Thérèse. We chat about the difference between dog and cat people, and have a quiz guessing which composers were which (join in and send me your score!) We then move onto the flute and our link to animals; birds. If you'd like to support the podcast, you can sign up for just 5 quid a month to be a Patron at;patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also get to ask questions to upcoming guests as well as get early access to some episodes. Or if you'd rather not spend money, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit xChapters:0:00 - Another week, another intro3:15 - Differences between Cat and Dog owners8:28 - Composer Quiz: Cats or Dogs?26:03 - Composers writing about Cats and Dogs33:20 - Flutes and (sigh) birds41:55 - Animal Stories and Cat Duets45:50 - Quick Fire Questions