Flute Street

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Flute Street, now in its second decade, is a homogeneous, seven-octave, full range chamber ensemble comprised exclusively of flutists who perform on nine different sizes of flutes from the tiny piccolo to through to the largest flute – the very rare, and Canada's only, double contrabass flute. With two additional contrabass flutes, the unique contr'alto and several bass and alto flutes there is an unexpected depth and beautiful richness achieved in Flute Street's sound. Audiences delight in the varied programming which includes renaissance and baroque repertoire, pop tunes, a few symphonic transcriptions, folk songs, jazz standards, solo features with international and local guest artists, and in particular, original and contemporary flute choir compositions – many of which have been Canadian or world premieres.

Under the artistic direction of founder, Nancy Nourse, and conducted by Isaac Page, Flute Street is pleased to present its 11th anniversary season at the Church of St. Peter and St. Simon-the-Apostle.