Timothy Hutchins Recital & Masterclass

Live at FC New York | July 16, 2025 | 6PM ET

Sponsored by Haynes Flutes

Program

Partita in A Minor - Allemande………………………………………………………..J.S. Bach

Bèrger Captive…………………………………………………………….Pierre-Octave Ferroud

Keel Row and Variations…………………………………………………………..Richard Carte

featuring Naama Neuman, flute 

Yiqun Zhao………………………………………………Carmen Fantasy by François Borne

Annie Jung……………………………………………………….Yuhwa by Adolphus Hailstork

Program Highlights

This flute masterclass covers both performance segments and detailed pedagogical instruction on flute technique, musicality, and interpretation.

• Recital Performances: The video includes performances of several works, such as J.S. Bach's Partita in A Minor (0:05), Pierre-Octave Ferroud's Bèrger Captive (3:07), and Richard Carte's Keel Row and Variations (16:43), which Hutchins performs after discussing its historical context and the Radcliffe system flute (14:42).

• Masterclass Sessions: Hutchins works with students on refining their technique and sound quality. Key focus areas include:

  • Air Support and Tone: Emphasizing deep breath support and an open embouchure to fill a large hall (20:05 - 23:49, 25:20).

  • Physicality and Posture: Encouraging students to stand tall, maintain a relaxed hand position (arch-shaped fingers) (26:17 - 27:43), and avoid excessive movement (56:15).

  • Intonation and Flexibility: Discussing the importance of being flexible with pitch, particularly on lower register notes like C, D, and E, rather than relying solely on a tuner (45:26, 57:45 - 58:50).

  • Articulation: Practicing clean articulation and legato transitions to create musical direction (39:09, 44:43).