James Dutton-British Flutist, in CONCERT!

James Dutton makes a Brexit to the US bringing his colorful flute as well as his pomp and circumstance to Hastings, MN.  Join us this evening for a delightful treat from across the waters.

James was born in Marlow, England and studied flute at the Royal College of Music in London. During his time at the RCM, he won prizes for orchestral, solo and chamber music performances. He has also been awarded two Worshipful Company of Musicians' Silver Medals, and a Fellowship in Flute Performance from Trinity College London.
 
In 1995 he was a Park Lane Group Young Artist, giving his London recital debut at the Purcell Room, including the world premiere of "The Colour of Pomegranates", written for him by the leading British composer Julian Anderson. 
 
In 1997 he was appointed principal flute of the Band of the Scots Guards in London. He has appeared with them as a soloist in concerts all over the UK and further afield. Performances have included solo appearances at the Royal Albert Hall, Cadogan Hall, the Beaulieu-sur-Mer music festival, a concert tour of major cities across Australia, and alongside artists such as violinist Nicola Benedetti and tenor Ian Bostridge.
 
He has also been principal flute of the Showbiz Pops Orchestra, CAMus Sinfonietta, Cygnus Orchestra of London, L'Anima di Musica and the Perspectives Ensemble. He has recently been appointed co-principal flute of the London Military Band.
 
Over the last twenty years he has appeared in numerous recitals in venues across London as a soloist and chamber musician. He also appears on many recordings both with his own band and as a guest performer, and has given live radio and TV broadcasts. He is delighted to have been invited to give recitals and a masterclass as a guest of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls this winter, marking his debut as a solo artist in the USA.
 
"Virtuosic" - Paul Driver, Sunday Times
"Stylish and self-possessed" - Adrian Jack, The Independent
"Colourful and thoughtful playing" - Rick Jones, Evening Standard
"Mature and accomplished" - Richard Morrison, The Times