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The Nagahara Sound

 

The Nagahara Flutes, headjoints and Minis are the instruments of choice for many flutists who enjoy the versatility, precision and artistry attained through our instruments. Below you will find a short selection of video clips featuring a few of the many distinguished artists performing on their Nagahara instruments today. This is a sampler showing the beautiful sound for which the Nagahara instruments have become famous around the world.

Sir James Galway

Vivaldi concerto in D "il gardellino" - Allegro

Performed on a Nagahara KN Exclusive Standard model flute.

Specs: 20k body tubing, 14k toneholes & mechanism, platinum extended riser.

Michael Martin Kofler

Faure Fantaisie, Op. 79

Performed on a Nagahara KN Exclusive Standard model flute.

Specs: 14k body and  mechanism and 18k extended riser.

Eduardo Gomez

Fantasy sur le Freischütz by Paul Taffanel. 

Performed on a Nagahara Mini. 2016.

Specs: Olive wood body with Pink Ivory wood M2 style headjoint.

Rita D'Arcangelo

Sonata VI In G Minor: Largo, Alberto Mammarella

Performed on a Nagahara KN Exclusive Standard model flute.

Specs: 14k body and  mechanism and platinum extended riser.

Dr. Jonathan Keeble

In Memoriam by Gary Schocker.

Performed on a Nagahara Full Concert model flute.

Specs: 950 silver body with 14k headjoint and platinum extended riser.

Michele McGovern

Winter's Beauty by Michele McGovern

Performed on a Nagahara Sir James Galway model flute.

Specs: 14k body with silver mechanism and platinum extended riser.

Bulent Evcil

Excerpts from''The flute Virtuoso'' CD.

Performed on a Nagahara Sir James Galway model flute.

Specs: 14k body with silver mechanism and platinum extended riser.

Albert Pae

F. Schubert: Introduction and Variations on “Trockne Blumen”.

Performed on a Nagahara Sir James Galway model flute.

Specs: 18k body with 14k mechanism and 18k Traditional riser.

Nagahara presents the MINI 

Faure's lovely song "After a Dream."

The MINI's dynamic range and superior intonation gives the artist great capacity for expression. 

Wouter Kellerman

Aishwarya by Wouter Kellerman

Performed on a Nagahara Full Concert model flute.

Specs: 10k body with silver toneholes & mechanism; 14k Traditional riser.

Ondine Duo: Julieta Blanco + Alexis Nicolet

Pathways by Efraín Amaya. 

Performed on Nagahara Standard model flutes.

Specs: .016 950 silver body, Sterling mechanism, 18k extended riser.

14k body, silver toneholes & mechanism; 18k headjoint w/  platinum extended riser.

Beatriz Plana

Minhoca Da Maca by Jorge Mansilla

Performed on a Nagahara Standard model flute.

Specs: .016 950 silver body, Sterling mechanism,platinum extended riser.

Doug Miller

Schubert Impromptu Op 90 no2, Trns by Doug Miller.

Performed on a Nagahara Standard model flute.

Specs: .014 950 silver body, Sterling mechanism, 14k extended riser.

Martha Councell Vargas

Ballade for Flute and Piano by Frank Martin with Western Dance Project

Performed on a Nagahara Pink Ivory wood headjoint.

Specs: All solid Pink Ivory wood, silver tenon, Moder cut.

Sir James Galway

Fugace for flute & Jazz piano trio by Claude Bolling

Performed on a Nagahara KN Exclusive Standard model flute.

Specs: 20k body tubing, 14k toneholes & mechanism, platinum extended riser.

Niall O'Riordan

Excerpt from Briccialdi- Fantasy on Verdi's 'Il Trovatoire'

Performed on a Nagahara Sir James Galway model headjoint.

Specs: 14k tube & lipplate with platinum extended riser.

*Winner of  a Nagahara headjoint and "Rising Star" award at the

Galway Flute Festival , 2014.

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