Bio

Ellen Burr is a masterful flutist who explores new directions in music. Her enthusiasm, coupled with over thirty-five years of experience and a multi-faceted career, has won her worldwide acclaim in performance, teaching, improvisation and composition.

As an energetic and entertaining flute performer, Ellen strives to broaden the sound capabilities of the instrument while challenging the notions of what a soloist can achieve. Her dedication to promoting improvisation and contemporary classical music is also reflected in her numerous and diverse ensemble appearances. Jim Santella of Cadence Magazine said of Ellen′s unique approach to her instrument and music: “[…] creative artists such as Burr, who turn the flute into a tool for exploration, give their audience a wide range of aural experiences.”