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The first-rate sextet performing the premiere was composed of string players James Ehnes, Alexander Kerr, Cynthia Phelps and Clive Greensmith, with virtuoso flutist Jeffrey Barker and the infinitely subtle clarinetist Anthony McGill. — Melinda Bargreen, The Seattle Times, "Seattle Chamber Music Society debuts an ear-boggling piece by a ‘Dark Knight’ composer," 17 July 2018 Mention must be made of flutist Krista-Marie Aulak and concertmaster Julia Schilz, who were superb in the important solos, as well as the energetic percussion section, which was outstanding here (as well as in the Danielpour). — Zachary Lewis, cleveland.com, "Cleveland Orchestra's 'Prometheus Project' gets off to fiery start: review," 11 May 2018 Music by the ensemble’s two excellent composers, flutist Valerie Coleman and horn player Jeff Scott, has so far provided this summer’s brightest moments. — Brett Campbell, WSJ, "Oregon’s Freshened Festival," 24 July 2018 The principal flutist of the BSO sued the organization this week, under the new Massachusetts Equal Pay Law. — Brian J. White, BostonGlobe.com, "Here’s how much the BSO’s highest-paid musicians (all men) made in 2015-16," 6 July 2018 In June 2009, Edwin Rist, a 20-year-old American flutist studying at the Royal Academy of Music, smashed a window at the Museum of Natural History in Tring, near London, and pulled off one of the more bizarre robberies of recent decades. — Joshua Hammer, New York Times, "The Man Who Stole Bird Feathers," 1 June 2018 Harris has appeared at jazz fests around the globe, toured with Teena Marie as her featured saxophonist and flutist and has playe alongside B.B. King, Baby Face and more. — cleveland.com, "10 things to do in Akron and Summit County the week of May 14-20," 14 May 2018 Jazz & Jackie Celebration featuring flutist Althea Rene and saxophonist Jeanette Harris, May 6, Gem. — Dan Kelly, kansascity, "KC events May 3-9: Royals, Sporting KC, ‘Lion King,’ Martin Lawrence, Audra McDonald | The Kansas City Star," 1 May 2018 Through her attorney, the flutist declined to comment. — Jeremy Eichler, BostonGlobe.com, "The BSO’s principal flutist says she is paid far less than the man who is the principal oboist," 6 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'flutist.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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flutist
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English Language Learners Definition of flutist
: a flute player
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