Out of the Cool
Susan Milan is an influential exponent of the modern flute; a long-standing professor at the Royal College of Music, a former chairman of the British Flute Society and a soloist with an international reputation. Her playing has a unique voice within the flute world. This disc features twentieth century British music for the flute, much […]
This Is My Story, This Is My Song
by Penny Zent NFA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Susan Milan has earned her place as a leading flutist of her generation through grit, talent, and hard work.On her journey, she has shattered a dauntingly large number of glass barriers—both professional and personal.By Penny Zent Susan Milan has been widely hailed, and a quick scan of […]
Susan Milan Collection: Flute Archive Series
A set of historic flute recordings featuring Rene Le Roy, George Barrere, Marcel Moyse, Clement Barone, Albert Fransella, John Lemmone, and John Amadio Listen to an extraordinary range of repertoire performed by some of the greatest flute virtuosi of the early twentieth century from around the world. Compare the styles and techniques of these great […]
20 Famous Flute Players
List of the Top 20 Famous Flute Players The flute is a musical instrument that has captivated audiences for centuries, and its unique sound has been used in a wide range of musical genres, from classical to jazz, folk, and world music. Over the years, numerous musicians have emerged who have pushed the boundaries of […]
15 Best Flute Players of All Time
List of the Top 15 Best Flute Players of All Time The flute is a beautiful and enchanting instrument that has captivated audiences for centuries. From classical to contemporary, flute players have left an indelible mark on the world of music. In this article, we will explore the top 15 most popular and best flute […]
Outstanding Performances
Susan Milan and Andrew Ball at London’s Wigmore Hall,reviewed by BILL NEWMAN The knowledge that the gorgeous flautist Susan Milan was back in town to give another recital [21 January 2007, Wigmore Hall, London UK] undoubtedly caused even the most confirmed cynics to smile broadly, lower their heads and kneel in homage. She has only […]
The Susan Milan Collection-Flute Archive 1
This utterly fascinating compendium, with admirable notes by Susan Milan, of seven famous flute virtuosos of the past has been transferred from early recordings (Vol. 2 from 1911 to 1927, Vol. 1 extending the period to 1941) with remarkably cleaned-up sound without detracting from the players’ characteristic sonorities. (On each disc one unrestored track has […]
NFA 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award
Susan Milan, born in London to civil servants, has been called the Queen of the Flute. She has led an extremely successful career as a symphony musician, soloist, recording artist, chamber musician, and teacher. She was the first female principal flutist of both the London Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the first woman […]
The Early Flute Recordings: 1910-1950
An Inspirational Journey into the Past It all started when I was premiering the concerto by Robert Simpson at the Malvern Festival. As if this wasn’t enough excitement for one day, I was talking to a close friend of Bob, called Dick Edwards, after the concert, and he mentioned that he had a large collection […]
The Frog in the Well
The frog lives deep in the well, the only place he has ever known, and looking at at the bright circle of sky he thinks to himself, “I am king of the world and I see and understand all” This year is the 20th anniversary of the death of Marcel Moyse. I was a student […]
