The Flute NI Thu, 05 Mar 2026 04:21:07 -0500 https://thefluteni.buzzsprout.com en-gb © 2026 The Flute NI yes bdbec487-f4b9-5e76-bf80-2dc36990a2c8 Flute NI episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Flute NI https://storage.buzzsprout.com/hod6cdwn7afpli93daplveflbqr7?.jpg The Flute NI Gareth Houston Gareth Houston Tomorrow's episode features a very talented Northern Irish flautist, currently based in Germany, Gareth Houston

Gareth shared stories about his studies in Cardiff and Paris before moving to Köln, his diverse musical interests and sporting pursuits!

]]> Tomorrow's episode features a very talented Northern Irish flautist, currently based in Germany, Gareth Houston

Gareth shared stories about his studies in Cardiff and Paris before moving to Köln, his diverse musical interests and sporting pursuits!

]]> Flute NI Buzzsprout-10606187 Fri, 13 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 2481 21 full false Colin Fleming Colin Fleming One of Northern Ireland's most distinctive and distinguished flautists, Colin Fleming was principal flute with the Ulster Orchestra for over 40 years.

Listen as he shares his stories about his development as a player, insights into the profession and approach to teaching which many fine flautists have benefitted from over the years.

]]> One of Northern Ireland's most distinctive and distinguished flautists, Colin Fleming was principal flute with the Ulster Orchestra for over 40 years.

Listen as he shares his stories about his development as a player, insights into the profession and approach to teaching which many fine flautists have benefitted from over the years.

]]> Flute NI Buzzsprout-10524309 Thu, 28 Apr 2022 19:00:00 -0400 2361 20 full false Glenn Millar Glenn Millar Glenn Millar is an experienced bandsman and author of the highly successful book (and podcast) 'Made to Parade'. Glenn challenges some of the perception of marching flute bands, talking about the positive influence that scene had on his life, as well as the wider sense of community and dedication it brings. 

]]> Glenn Millar is an experienced bandsman and author of the highly successful book (and podcast) 'Made to Parade'. Glenn challenges some of the perception of marching flute bands, talking about the positive influence that scene had on his life, as well as the wider sense of community and dedication it brings. 

]]> Flute NI Buzzsprout-10447562 Fri, 15 Apr 2022 21:00:00 -0400 3366 19 full false Danielle Rogan Danielle Rogan Danielle Rogan is a wonderfully talented young flautist from Newry. Now based in London and busy freelancing in Ireland & UK, hear how Danielle developed as a player and where her main musical interests lie. 

]]> Danielle Rogan is a wonderfully talented young flautist from Newry. Now based in London and busy freelancing in Ireland & UK, hear how Danielle developed as a player and where her main musical interests lie. 

]]> Flute NI Buzzsprout-10399485 Fri, 08 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 1881 18 full false Fintan Vallely Fintan Vallely Fintan Vallely is a leading musician, writer and speaker in and on Traditional music. He has performed internationally,  published several acclaimed books and produced many successful recordings. Hear all about his life in music and his wonderful insights on playing and teaching the flute.

]]> Fintan Vallely is a leading musician, writer and speaker in and on Traditional music. He has performed internationally,  published several acclaimed books and produced many successful recordings. Hear all about his life in music and his wonderful insights on playing and teaching the flute.

]]> Flute NI Buzzsprout-10359132 Fri, 01 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0400 2954 17 full false Brendan Mulholland Brendan Mulholland Brendan Mulholland is widely regarded as one of the finest exponents of the Irish Wooden Flute at home and abroad. Hear about how he learned, his approach to music, musical collaborations and expertise about teaching and playing.

]]> Brendan Mulholland is widely regarded as one of the finest exponents of the Irish Wooden Flute at home and abroad. Hear about how he learned, his approach to music, musical collaborations and expertise about teaching and playing.

]]> Flute NI Buzzsprout-8530387 Sun, 16 May 2021 18:00:00 -0400 2569 16 full false Richard Douglas Richard Douglas Classical flautist and military musician Richard Douglas shares stories of learning flute with Ballygowan Concert Flute Band, lessons at the City of Belfast School of Music and experiences working with with the Band of the Coldstream Guards, Band of the Royal Irish Regiment and All Flutes Plus.

]]> Classical flautist and military musician Richard Douglas shares stories of learning flute with Ballygowan Concert Flute Band, lessons at the City of Belfast School of Music and experiences working with with the Band of the Coldstream Guards, Band of the Royal Irish Regiment and All Flutes Plus.

]]> Flute NI Buzzsprout-8487664 Mon, 10 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400 2421 15 full false Gary Hastings Gary Hastings Gary Hastings is one of the few traditional musicians to also be a Church of Ireland clergyman.

Hear his fascinating stories about the folk music revival, how he learned Irish flute and his research which led to the publication of his book 'With Fife and Drum: Music Memories and Customs of an Irish Tradition'.

]]> Gary Hastings is one of the few traditional musicians to also be a Church of Ireland clergyman.

Hear his fascinating stories about the folk music revival, how he learned Irish flute and his research which led to the publication of his book 'With Fife and Drum: Music Memories and Customs of an Irish Tradition'.

]]> Flute NI Buzzsprout-8445129 Mon, 03 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400 2431 14 full false Brian Finnegan Brian Finnegan Brian Finnegan is an internationally renowned traditional flute player who has toured extensively throughout his career and collaborated with a host of wonderful musicians, including his band Flook who have successfully performed and recorded together for the past 25 years. Listen as he shares stories of growing up learning and his more recent creative journey. 

]]> Brian Finnegan is an internationally renowned traditional flute player who has toured extensively throughout his career and collaborated with a host of wonderful musicians, including his band Flook who have successfully performed and recorded together for the past 25 years. Listen as he shares stories of growing up learning and his more recent creative journey. 

]]> Flute NI Buzzsprout-8400938 Mon, 26 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400 2288 13 full false Jennifer Sturgeon Jennifer Sturgeon Jennifer Sturgeon displayed prodigious talent as a young flautist and was one of the youngest ever finalists of BBC Young Musician of the Year. Her musical career has taken many interesting turns including returning home to her current position in the Ulster Orchestra.

]]> Jennifer Sturgeon displayed prodigious talent as a young flautist and was one of the youngest ever finalists of BBC Young Musician of the Year. Her musical career has taken many interesting turns including returning home to her current position in the Ulster Orchestra.

]]> Flute NI Buzzsprout-8354695 Mon, 19 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400 2110 12 full false Aaron O'Hagan Aaron O'Hagan Aaron O'Hagan is a talented flute maker and player. His beautiful flutes are played on by many wonderful players and he is also a renowned pipe maker. Hear about his journey in becoming a maker and his other musical exploits.

]]> Aaron O'Hagan is a talented flute maker and player. His beautiful flutes are played on by many wonderful players and he is also a renowned pipe maker. Hear about his journey in becoming a maker and his other musical exploits.

]]> Flute NI Buzzsprout-8312110 Mon, 12 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400 1196 11 full false Sir James Galway Sir James Galway Sir James Galway is internationally renowned as 'The Man with the Golden Flute'.  He is the ultimate interpreter of the classical flute repertoire and a consummate performer whose appeal transcends all musical boundaries.  

With over 30 million recordings sold worldwide, extensive international touring, frequent television appearances, tireless promotion of the arts and his passionate work in music education, James Galway has been a household name for decades.  

He is joined here by his wife and fellow performer Lady Jeanne Galway in conversation with The Flute NI host Aisling Agnew. 

]]> Sir James Galway is internationally renowned as 'The Man with the Golden Flute'.  He is the ultimate interpreter of the classical flute repertoire and a consummate performer whose appeal transcends all musical boundaries.  

With over 30 million recordings sold worldwide, extensive international touring, frequent television appearances, tireless promotion of the arts and his passionate work in music education, James Galway has been a household name for decades.  

He is joined here by his wife and fellow performer Lady Jeanne Galway in conversation with The Flute NI host Aisling Agnew. 

]]> Flute NI Buzzsprout-8275313 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0400 3705 10 full false Ross & Jake Houston Ross & Jake Houston Two talented flute playing brothers Ross & Jake Houston are the recipients of many awards such as Young Musician of the Year NI and have both played with Ulster Youth Orchestra and the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain. Ross currently studies at the Royal Academy of Music and Jake will soon embark on studies at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London.

]]> Two talented flute playing brothers Ross & Jake Houston are the recipients of many awards such as Young Musician of the Year NI and have both played with Ulster Youth Orchestra and the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain. Ross currently studies at the Royal Academy of Music and Jake will soon embark on studies at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London.

]]> Flute NI Buzzsprout-8224484 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400 2026 9 full false Sarah Murphy Sarah Murphy Sarah Murphy is a multi-talented flautist, educator and composer. Originally from England, she has been living and working in Derry since 1998 and she is a driving creative force both there and further afield. 

]]> Sarah Murphy is a multi-talented flautist, educator and composer. Originally from England, she has been living and working in Derry since 1998 and she is a driving creative force both there and further afield. 

]]> Flute NI Buzzsprout-8182627 Mon, 22 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400 2286 8 full false Andrew Douglas Andrew Douglas Andrew Douglas is a talented flute performer and conductor of flute ensembles. He comes from a very musical flute playing family and has a lifelong involvement with Ballygowan Concert Flute Band.  

]]> Andrew Douglas is a talented flute performer and conductor of flute ensembles. He comes from a very musical flute playing family and has a lifelong involvement with Ballygowan Concert Flute Band.  

]]> Flute NI Buzzsprout-8133874 Mon, 15 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400 2209 7 full false Hammy Hamilton Hammy Hamilton Colin (Hammy) Hamilton is a legendary Irish flute maker. Originally from Belfast he moved to Cork where he set up his workshop in 1979. His flutes are played worldwide and players also benefit from his knowledge thanks to 'The Irish Flute Player's Handbook'.  

]]> Colin (Hammy) Hamilton is a legendary Irish flute maker. Originally from Belfast he moved to Cork where he set up his workshop in 1979. His flutes are played worldwide and players also benefit from his knowledge thanks to 'The Irish Flute Player's Handbook'.  

]]> Flute NI Buzzsprout-8087465 Mon, 08 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500 2398 6 full false Tara Bingham Tara Bingham Tara Bingham is a very well-known and respected Irish traditional flute player. She has taught at many important festivals and has been performing alongside her husband Dermy Diamond for over 40 years. 

]]> Tara Bingham is a very well-known and respected Irish traditional flute player. She has taught at many important festivals and has been performing alongside her husband Dermy Diamond for over 40 years. 

]]> Flute NI Buzzsprout-7982005 Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500 2082 5 full false Gareth McLearnon Gareth McLearnon Gareth McLearnon is an internationally renowned and multi-award-winning flautist, composer, arranger and educator who travels the globe every year leading a diverse, innovative, creative and exciting musical career.

]]> Gareth McLearnon is an internationally renowned and multi-award-winning flautist, composer, arranger and educator who travels the globe every year leading a diverse, innovative, creative and exciting musical career.

]]> Flute NI Buzzsprout-7904698 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500 2265 4 full false Patrick Davey Patrick Davey Multi-talented performer, arranger, composer Patrick Davey. Patrick performs mostly on Irish flute (but also classical and Uilleann pipes as well) and is a renowned teacher in and around Belfast.

]]> Multi-talented performer, arranger, composer Patrick Davey. Patrick performs mostly on Irish flute (but also classical and Uilleann pipes as well) and is a renowned teacher in and around Belfast.

]]> Flute NI Buzzsprout-7855045 Sun, 14 Feb 2021 04:00:00 -0500 1721 3 full false Colin Irvine Colin Irvine Renowned performer and teacher, Colin Irvine shares his background in music, teaching philosophy, approach to conducting and favourite performances.

]]> Renowned performer and teacher, Colin Irvine shares his background in music, teaching philosophy, approach to conducting and favourite performances.

]]> Flute NI Buzzsprout-7411141 Mon, 08 Feb 2021 04:00:00 -0500 1957 2 full false Eimear McGeown Eimear McGeown Featuring International Soloist on both Classical & Irish flute, Eimear McGeown. 
Listen as she shares stories of her favourite concerts, collaborations, motivations and aims for the future. 

]]> Featuring International Soloist on both Classical & Irish flute, Eimear McGeown. 
Listen as she shares stories of her favourite concerts, collaborations, motivations and aims for the future. 

]]> http://www.fluteni.com/ Flute NI / Eimear McGeown Buzzsprout-7400668 Sun, 24 Jan 2021 17:00:00 -0500 2243 1 full false