With
deep sadness and regret we note the death of our dear friend and
colleague, the remarkable flute soloist, pedagogue and professor
of flute at the University of Washington - Felix Emil Skowronek
on 17. IV. 2006. An ardent exponent of the wooden Boehm-system flute,
he is considered by many to be the dean of today's wooden flute
players. Anticipating the current revival of the wooden flute by
more than three decades, Prof. Skowronek played a significant role
in the revival of this instrument and provided vital encouragement
and support when flutemaking was first established in Seattle over
thirty years ago. His artistic integrity, intelligence, extraordinary
exuberance, and undimmed boyish enthusiasm for everything pertaining
to the flute will be greatly missed and long remembered by those
who knew him. We offer our heartfelt condolences to his sister Theodosia,
his daughter Andrea, son Neil and long time companion Pamela Ryker
as well as to all those who knew and loved him.
- The Eppler Flute Company -
Alexander Eppler, James Pelletier, Daniejela Djakovic
For more pictures of Felix Skworonek, please visit
www.epplerflutes.com.
A recent article of Felix Skworonek was also recently featured in
the Seattle Post.
With
deep sadness and regret we note the death of our dear friend and
colleague, the remarkable flute soloist, pedagogue and professor
of flute at the University of Washington - Felix Emil Skowronek
on 17. IV. 2006. An ardent exponent of the wooden Boehm-system flute,
he is considered by many to be the dean of today's wooden flute
players. Anticipating the current revival of the wooden flute by
more than three decades, Prof. Skowronek played a significant role
in the revival of this instrument and provided vital encouragement
and support when flutemaking was first established in Seattle over
thirty years ago. His artistic integrity, intelligence, extraordinary
exuberance, and undimmed boyish enthusiasm for everything pertaining
to the flute will be greatly missed and long remembered by those
who knew him. We offer our heartfelt condolences to his sister Theodosia,
his daughter Andrea, son Neil and long time companion Pamela Ryker
as well as to all those who knew and loved him.