Ned McGowan, contrabass flute

Ned McGowan (1970 – ) is a flutist and contemporary classical music composer, born in the United States, living in the Netherlands. Known for rhythmical vitality and technical virtuosity, his music has won awards and been performed at Carnegie Hall, the Concertgebouw and other halls and festivals around the world by many orchestras, ensembles and soloists. As a flutist he plays classical, contemporary and improvisation concerts internationally and he has a special love for the contrabass flute, in 2016 releasing the album “The Art of the Contrabass Flute.” Master class: December 12, 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m., Creative Arts Building, Room 348. Free.