Master Flutist Robert Dick to Perform at UW-Fox Valley
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Robert Dick, composer
and flutist, is often compared to rock legend Jimi Hendrix because of
his ability to both master and redefine his instrument. Dick will give
a free recital in the Fine Arts Theatre at the University of Wisconsin-Fox
Valley on October 27 at noon. The flutist’s 30 
years
of idiosyncratic improvisation, composition and invention have resulted
in an entirely new set of flute-playing techniques. He is a master of
circular breathing and a myriad of distinctive percussive and multi-tonal
flute sounds, counts the glissando head joint amongst his inventive innovations
for flute, and does indeed play Hendrix on the flute. As member of the
faculty of New York University, Robert Dick teaches master’s flute
classes around the world. He comes to UWFox as a former teacher and friend
of Dr. Marc Sackman, flutist and member of the UWFox music faculty. Robert
Dick’s noon performance will be followed shortly thereafter with
a discussion in Room 1621 at 2:25 p.m. The public is invited to the discussion
session.
“In terms of (Robert Dick’s) reputation in the music world and avante garde flute music, every flutist deals with his music. You either play it or you don’t, but you must deal with it,” Sackman commented. After visiting and performing at UWFox, Dick will teach a master’s class at Lawrence University, followed by a guest recital at 8 p.m. in Harper Hall on the Lawrence Campus. For more information about Robert Dick’s visit, contact Dr. Marc Sackman at UW-Fox Valley at 832-2625.
Posted 10/12/2005