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VOLUMEXXXVIII , NO . 1 F ALL 2 0 1 2 THE lut i st QUARTERLY The Flutist of Sanssouci: King Frederick “the Great” as Performer and Composer The Remarkable Career of Walfrid Kujala Greg Pattillo’s Three Beats for Beatbox Flute THEOFFICIALMAGAZINEOFTHENATIONALFLUTEASSOCIATION, INC Table of CONTENTSTHE FLUTIST QUARTERLY VOLUME XXXVIII, NO. 1 FALL 2012 DEPARTMENTS 11 From the Chair 49 Notes from Around the World 13 From the Editor 52 New Products 14 High Notes 58 Reviews 73 NFA Office, Coordinators, 39 Across the Miles Committee Chairs 42 From the Research Chair 76 Where Are They Now? 44 Honor Roll of Donors to the NFA 77 Index of Advertisers 18 FEATURES 18 The Flutist of Sanssouci: King Frederick “the Great” as Performer and Composer by Mary Oleskiewicz In this anniversary year of the renowned military king’s birth in 1712, noted flute historian and scholar Mary Oleskiewicz explores the musical sensitivity and prowess of composer and flutist Frederick II. The article is based upon research from the author’s first edition of sonatas by Frederick, released this year, of historic recordings made at the king’s beloved retreat at Sanssouci. 28 The Remarkable Career of Walfrid Kujala by John Bailey Wally Kujala’s curious mind, even-tempered teaching manner, and superior performance skills have earned him a long list of followers, friends, and fellow colleagues—as evidenced at Northwestern’s 2012 gala retirement celebration featuring the unveiling of a portrait painted by longtime NFA friend Patti Adams and the world premiere of a work composed for him by Joseph Schwantner. 28 34 Three Beats For Beatbox Flute: A Chat with Greg Pattillo by Ronda Benson Ford At the 2011 convention in Charlotte, Ronda Benson Ford spoke with beatbox flutist Greg Pattillo, whom the NFA had commissioned to write a work for the 2012 competition, about his piece and his process. Cover: King Frederick II at the beginning of his reign (Antoine Pesne, 1740), Schloss Charlottenburg, Foundation for Prussian Palaces and Gardens. THE NATIONAL FLUTE ASSOCIATION 26951 RUETHER AVENUE, SUITE H SANTA CLARITA, CA 91351 FOUNDED NOVEMBER 18, 1972, IN ELKHART, INDIANA This magazine is published quarterly by the National Flute Association, Inc., a nonprofit organization. The statements of writers and advertisers are not necessarily those of the National Flute Association, Inc., which reserves the right to refuse to print any advertisement. ISSN 8756-8667 © 2012 National Flute Association, Inc. 34 14 nfaonline.org Fall 2012 The Flutist Quarterly 5.

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