New! The Flute April Issue No. 174 / Sarah Loux

The cover features Sarah Loucks.
Since winning an award at the Kobe International Flute Competition in 2005, she has had more opportunities to perform in Japan, holding masterclasses and performing at the 2019 Japan Flute Convention.
She serves as principal flutist in the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, deepening her musical exploration daily.
Flutist Asuka Takeuchi interviews her about her performance activities.

The special feature is The World of Figure Skating Played on the Flute.
Figure skating is currently at its peak of excitement.
Talented Japanese skaters are emerging one after another, showcasing brilliant performances on the ice.
We will cover the music used by past skaters in competitions and provide lessons so you can enjoy playing it on the flute.

We welcome the three members of the flute and piano unit kokoro-Ne, who deeply love figure skating, as our navigators.

[Cover Story]
Curiosity to Explore Thoroughly, Thinking Musically
Sarah Loucks

She smiles at the improvement of Japanese students and passionately discusses Singing and the Flute Recommendation.

[Special Feature]
The World of Figure Skating Played on the Flute

◆Reader Survey: Unforgettable Performances and Music
◆A History of Music on Ice
◆The Wonderful World of Figure Skating Music by kokoro-Ne
◆Lesson: Let's Play Figure Skating Music
♪Nessun Dorma ♪You Raise Me Up
♪Winter in Buenos Aires ♪Oblivion
♪River Flows in You

[EVENT REPORT]
The 42nd Flute Festival in Tokyo

[Special Topics]
Let's Celebrate! February 10th is Flute Day

[Close-up]
Saya Matsuki