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Mon 07 Jul 2009Flautists take solo flight
The Arts:They were already members of successful groups, but two renowned flute players, Liam Kelly and John Wynne, have enjoyed the challenges posed by recording on their own
THE SOLO instrument has returned to the limelight in recent times, having surrendered its identity to the greater demands of the ensemble for much of the previous decade. Traditional music has produced its share of virtuoso bands from Planxty and the Bothy Band in the 1970s to Dervish, Lúnasa, Danú, Beoga, Téada and Altan in more recent years, but lately there’s been a healthy resurgence in the soloist – and flute players haven’t been shy about sharing the spotlight.
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