Saturday Classical Night, Classical with Commentary: Flute, Voice of Time

[Performance Introduction] This is a stage where you can experience the diverse evolution of the flute across different musical periods, from the Baroque era through Romanticism to contemporary music. Beginning with Telemann's elegant and vibrant melodies, the program flows through Schumann's lyrical romance, Shocker's contemporary sensibility and Fukushima's unique sonic world, culminating in Born's brilliant fantasy. We invite you to compare how composers from each era viewed and expressed the flute as an instrument, and to experience up close the wide-ranging charm of the flute—from softly singing melodies to free and intense expressions.