Sep 28, 2019
Flute 360 | Episode 82: “The Evolution of the Flute with Robert Dick – Video” (1:15:43)
In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Robert Dick about the evolution of the flute. They discuss Robert’s Glissando Headjoint and 20th and 21st-century compositions. Check out the other episodes that are apart of Series 17, which include E79, E80, and E81!
Episode 82 – Main Points:
- 0:25 – Gold Sponsor: J&K Productions
- 1:20 – Welcome!
- 1:27 – Series 17 includes Episodes 79-82.
- 1:38 – Today’s Topic: The Evolution of the Flute
- 1:54 – Glissando Headjoint
- 5:34 – Question: How did the conception of your headjoint come about?
- 5:43 – Robert’s Answer
- 10:04 – Electric Guitar – Whammy Bar
- 11:51 – Question: From conception to production what is the timeframe for the Glissando Headjoint?
- 12:00 – Robert’s Answer
- 12:24 – Robert advises future inventors – Listen Here!
- 13:56 – Quantz’s Book: On Playing The Flute
- 15:22 – “There are lessons all around us in life!” – Robert
- 15:27 – Topic: Bending Notes
- 15:59 – Moe Koffman – The Swingin’ Shepard Blues
- 16:45 – TV: The Hustler
- 17:16 – Flute 360’s Interview with Mark Dooly (E40)
- 28:13 – Flute 360’s Interview with Dr. Ruth Maurer & Kelley Latshaw (E72)
- 30:32 – Heidi asks a question.
- 30:58 – Robert’s Answer
- 32:45 – Topic: Circular Breathing
- 34:54 – Afterlight for Solo Flute by Robert Dick
- 39:23 – Robert discusses his compositional process.
- 42:57 – Lookout for Solo Flute by Robert Dick (NFA Commission)
- 51:22 – Question: When a flutist is learning one of your compositions, what advice would you give him or her?
- 51:46 – Robert’s Answer
- 52:00 – “Your first dialogue has to be between you and the music directly. Not triangulated through the interpretation of flutist X, Y, or Z. Even if they are good.” – Robert
- 55:26 – Question: Any advice that you have for flutists out there?
- 55:53 – “Never compartmentalize music.” – Robert
- 57:23 – “One of my main goals as a teacher is to awaken curiosity. Once curiosity is awakened, it’s unstoppable!” – Robert
- 1:02:51 – “The only constant in life is change.” – Robert
- 1:01:33 – Social Media Question from Dr. Denissa Rivas de Munguía & Robert’s Answer
- 1:07:57 – Picks!
- 1:13:40 – Conclusion
- 1:14:32 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K Productions
Episode 82 – Resources Mentioned:
- Flute 360 – Dr. Heidi Kay Begay’s Website
- Robert Dick’s Website
- The Glissando Headjoint
- Book: Tone Development Through Extended Techniques by Robert Dick
- Book: The Other Flute by Robert Dick
- Follow Robert Dick via Facebook!
- Robert Dick’s Contemporary Flute Week
Picks:
Heidi
- Packing Supplies: Stretch Wrap
- Audible: Success is a Choice by Rick Pitino
- Audible: “The Brave New Athlete...” By Dr. Simon Marshall and Lesley Paterson
- Audible: The Fairy Tales of Oscar Wilde
- Skype – ECamm Call Recorder ($40.00)
Robert
- Book – Exhalation: Stories by Ted Chiang
- David Mitchell’s Books:
- Serena Williams, Tennis Player
Episode 82 – Sponsors:
- Gold/Bronze: J&K Productions’ Website
- Silver: Contact Heidi for details!