Michael Daugherty: Trail of Tears Concerto for Flute
Popflute Solo Recital
An Exploration of Pop and Electronica Influences in Solo Flute Repertoire. Premiered at the 2021 Texas Flute Society Virtual Flute Festival. Featuring works by Timothy Hagen, Allison Loggins-Hull, and Mario Diaz de Leon.
Making Noise Podcast with Adam Kennaugh
“Music is not who you are, it’s what you do and what you love.” If you’re a performer, this episode is definitely for you! Flutist and entrepreneur Francesca Leo goes into great detail about her research and work on the Playing Without Pain Project: a resource for musicians to educate on the severities of performance-based injuries, how to prevent them, maintaining healthy and efficient practice habits, and so much more. It is a truly invaluable resource. Follow her on social media and stay informed on maintaining a healthy musical lifestyle. We also talk about Francesca’s new favorite Pixar movie, recommend a bunch of books, and more on episode 14 of the Making Noise Podcast.
Puzzles by Derek Cooper
During the Summer of 2020, 31 musicians from around the world performed 30 new miniatures. Like pieces to a puzzle, those recordings have been reorganized into a single large piece. Because even when we’re apart, music connects us all. https://www.DerekCooperMusic.com
Francesca Leo premieres and performs Degres for Solo Flute by Jean-Louis Agobet, founder of the project #6plus6
“By ordering 6 composers, the “6 plus 6″ project offers a gallery of original pieces created in confinement. When contemporary composers write scores in such special circumstances, certain writing methods take a new turn. To detail the motivations and the vagaries of these 6 creations, David Christoffel spoke with the composers Jean-Louis Agobet and Benjamin Garzia on Radio Television Suisse (RTS) Espace 2”
woodcuts by Yaz Lancaster
Pearl for solo flute and electronics – Yaz Lancaster (performed and premiered by Francesca Leo)
Francesca Leo, Flutist 