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The Inline G Flute Podcast

Gareth Houston

The flute podcast your mother warned you about.

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40:01

Secrets of San Antonio: NFA 2024 Review

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2024/08/15

From jägerbombs to secret parties, and stellar guests to plastic babies; this week’s podcast reflects on my time at the NFA Annual Flute Convention in San Antonio, Texas.I look at all the things the NFA got right, my own personal scandals, the cultural differences in the US, a hot take that will kill all my sponsorship chances and finally; why you should join me next year in Atlanta.(There’s also a wee rant against Woodify and other related snake-oil products, sorry I got carried away x)If you'd

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58:40

GO DEMONS! with Stephen Clark

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2024/08/08

Fresh off the plane from the US, this week’s episode is one of several recorded at the NFA Convention in sickly humid San Antonio, Texas. Kicking us off from across the pond is my friend and yours, Scottish flute superstar Stephen Clark.I haven’t seen Stephen in near 10 years, so this was just a lovely wee catch up that happened to be filmed where we chatted about cultural differences between the US and UK flute worlds, daily challenges for gigging musicians, keeping your trousers on whilst bowing

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46:14

The American Flute School: A Definitive (ish) Guide

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2024/08/01

Is there truly an American School of Flute Playing, similar to that of France, or is it purely said French School with an American accent?I haven’t got the answer yet, but come join me as I trace the origins of American Flute Playing back to a Frenchman, which then passed through William Kincaid, Joseph Mariano and Julius Baker, to a potential tradition of American Flute Playing.If you'd like to support the podcast, you can sign up for just 5 quid a month to be a Patron

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59:36

Lions at Kobe with Rafael Adobas Bayog

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2024/07/25

Two weeks in a row, Inline G is bringing you former winners of the Kobe International Flute Competition; with this week welcoming Spanish-Filipino flutist Rafael Adobas Bayog.Rafael and I chatted about the unique musical education he got in Ibiza, his compositional style, the Nielsen and Kobe competitions and how channelling your inner lion may be the key to success.We also chat about our shared love of Steve Aoki and try to name as many Taylor Swift hits as we can.If you'd like to support the

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57:55

From Kobe to Motherhood with Hélène Boulègue

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2024/07/18

This week’s episode comes fresh off the press from the Luxembourg Philharomie with orchestral flute superstar, former Kobe Flute Competition Winner, Jolivet aficionado and super-mom; Hélène Boulègue.I’ve been a fan of Hélène for years now, so getting to sit down with her to chat about her career, social media and most strikingly, motherhood was a legit privilege.If you only watch one part of this episode, skip ahead to the chapter on motherhood; especially if you’re a fella.If you'd like to support

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49:36

The Flute as a Political Symbol

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2024/07/11

All music is political; the fact it even exists is a political debate. So on the most political day of the year for the flute, join me as I discuss the role it plays as a symbol for both the Ulster Unionist and Catholic Nationalist communities across Ireland.I also chat about why music is inherently left-wing, and why classical music insists of being apolitical in an ever changing world.If you'd like to support the podcast, you can sign up for just 5 quid a month to be a Patron

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44:02

Classical Music and the Punk Rock Ethos

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2024/07/04

The Punk Ethos is defined by anti-authoritarian and anti-establishment views, carried out in a DIY fashion. Is there anyone in Classical Music truly doing this, or is elitism too deeply ingrained in the culture?I explore the roots of punk, the differences between punk as a genre and as an ethos, and finally I give my 3 favourite classical music “punks.”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

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36:49

Decapitation and Flying Breasts: Poulenc's Flute Sonata

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2024/06/27

How a freak accident in 1930's Hungary led to Francis Poulenc writing the most played flute and piano piece in the world, as well as an opera about a set of flying female breasts.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

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52:00

Shite Music Schools and The Cyclops King

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2024/06/20

I tell the stories of an awful music school I worked for through the lens of Homer’s Odyssey.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

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43:13

50th EPISODE SPECIAL!! Flute in Pop Culture

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2024/06/13

We did it, ladies and gents and all in-between. 50 episodes of Inline G. Join me as I had 5 pints of Guinness and a Strawberry Ice vape and rated my top 5 flute pop culture moments. I also had a wee chat about the importance of creativity as an artist and how it’s essential to your mental health.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

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40:10

True Flute Intonation and Sexy Teachers

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2024/06/06

Looking back to Pythagorean Theorem, I explain the origins of musical notes, the difference between Just Intonation and Equal Temperament, and how as a result; to truly play in tune as a flutist. I also tried my hand at my best Jordan Peterson impression, and had a dig at the people of England. All in a day’s work.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

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55:37

Alto Flutes and Red Socks with Jean-Paul Wright

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2024/05/30

The flute podcasting world is a rapidly growing one, but there’s one podcast that’s stood the test of time; the reliable stalwart of consistent excellence that is Talking Flutes. I’ve been a fan since the early days, and without it, Inline G wouldn’t exist. So it brings me great pleasure to FINALLY twist the arm of host Jean-Paul Wright into coming on here and giving us the crossover younger Gareth dreamed of.Not only a podcaster, Jean-Paul is also the Managing Director of Trevor James Flutes,

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58:30

Gold Flutes and Spezi with Marianna Busslechner

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2024/05/23

This week’s Inline G couldn’t have had a more serendipitous timing, as I sat down with the brand new (as in, 2 days brand new!) permanent Principal Flute of the WDR Funkhausorchester; Marianna Busslechner.Formerly at the Staatskapelle Dresden orchestral academy, Marianna chats about her experiences going directly from playing under Christian Thielemann to improvising jazz solos at the WDR.We also chatted about her now professional connections with Die Maus and Tatort, and I finally get to ask a

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58:15

Articulation and Kindness with Alice Brie

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2024/05/16

Inline G return’s to it’s roots this week; hungover with a world-class flutist, sipping on a Spezi and chatting about all the big issues of the flute world.One of my personal best mates, French superstar orchestral musician and soloist Alice Brie was in town, and after a long night of Guinness until 4am, we emerged at 11am for a podcast.Alice chats about everything from her experiences as a child prodigy, studying at the CNSM as a teenager, her orchestral debut at l’Opéra de Paris at just 18, right

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59:20

Sankyo and Apfelschorle with Julien Beaudiment

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2024/05/09

After I waxed lyrical on Episode 28 of this podcast about Julien Beaudiment’s latest album, “California Dreamin’”, it was an inevitability that I would coax him on here. He found himself in Sunny Köln whilst on tour with The London Symphony Orchestra recently, and thus here we are. Julien and I chatted about his time in orchestras in The UK, France and The US, as well as his nervousness before concerts, a shared love of apfelschorle and inevitably; The French Flute School.There’s also an incredibly

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1:11:40

New York Philharmonic Assault Scandal with Sammy Sussman

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2024/05/02

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,

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55:49

Classical Fluting in Ireland with Catriona Ryan

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2024/04/25

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

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42:31

Getting Paid as a Flutist (and your other questions)

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2024/04/18

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

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37:56

Ibert's Flute Concerto: A Damn Good Time

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2024/04/11

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, ton 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

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56:34

Nielsen and Juventus with Alberto Navarra

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2024/04/04

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,

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