The Inline G Flute Podcast Gareth Houston

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.
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Inline 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.
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Chapters:
0:00 - An Irish Hello
3:34 - Studying with Trevor Wye (amongst others)
12:45 - A word on the Piccolo
18:30 - Orchestral Firsts (and our Jimmy)
27:15 - Concertos and Blending
30:35 - Platinum head Brannens
34:42 - Classical Music in Ireland
44:20 - Quick Fire Questions

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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 x
Chapters:
0:00 - Why I'm doing this to myself
2:00 - The NY Phil Scandal
3:50 - Busking and GETTING PAID
13:42 - Favourite Flute Chamber Music
16:28 - Mainstream Flute (an embarassing Enter Shikari Story)
18:40 - Attractive Flute Performances
20:42 - Will Ferrell and why Celtic music is so good
23:55 - Debussy and The England B Team
26:53 - Favourite American Flutists
30:15 - Teaching Vibrato on Flute
34:00 - Canada and Female Composers
37:52 - My 5k Sankyo and favourite keys

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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/TheInlineGFlutePodcast
Inline 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
Chapters:
0:00 - A Guinness Driven Intro
2:39 - Jacques Ibert: A History of
11:27 - Ibert’s Unique Style and The Structure
15:22 - 1st Movement Analysis
22:42 - Patreon Read
24:17 - 2nd Movement Analysis
29:21 - 3rd Movement Analysis
37:20 - Goodbye with Petri 

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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/TheInlineGFlutePodcast
Inline 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
Chapters:
0:00 - Welcome back, my wee mates
2:48 - Alberto Navarra on orchestral firsts
6:07 - The Album, recording and photoshoots
16:15 - The Berlin Philharmonic Karajan Academy
27:10 - Former teachers and the Italian Flute School
32:04 - Alberto’s gold Muramatsu
37:41 - Alberto as a teacher
40:07 - Winning Nielsen
46:18 - Quick Fire Questions

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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/TheInlineGFlutePodcast
Inline 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
Chapters:
0:00 - Another week, another intro
3:15 - Differences between Cat and Dog owners
8:28 - Composer Quiz: Cats or Dogs?
26:03 - Composers writing about Cats and Dogs
33:20 - Flutes and (sigh) birds
41:55 - Animal Stories and Cat Duets
45:50 - Quick Fire Questions

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I know I say this every week, but this episode was legitimately one of my favourite Inline G episodes. My guest is American flutist, professor, academic AND friend of the podcast; Dr Brianne Little.
Brianne came on at my request to chat about one thing; her Doctoral Thesis on the flute concerto “To Notice Such Things” by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and founding member of Deep Purple; Jon Lord.
The piece itself is a stunning, cinematic masterpiece and Brianne has been working tirelessly for years to get it the recognition in the flute repertoire it deserves; and now I (and hopefully all of you) will join her in the good fight.
This episode also features the first EVER time I’ve had to beep out a swear word on Inline G; a landmark moment.
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/TheInlineGFlutePodcast
Inline 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
Chapters:
0:00 - An Excitable Intro
2:57 - Inline vs Offset and some background
9:55 - Who is Jon Lord?
13:28 - Concerto for Deep Purple (THAT Bleep)
21:00 - Who is John Mortimer?
25:25 - To Notice Such Things
50:29 - Quick Fire (ish) Questions

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