An artist-scholar whose work connects performance, research, and flute pedagogy
about kyle dzapo
Dr. Kyle Dzapo is recognized for her contributions as a flutist, teacher, author, and scholar. Her work reflects a rare combination of artistic performance, historical research, and commitment to advancing flute education.
From publications and editions to teaching and professional service, Kyle’s career offers a rich resource for students, performers, scholars, and institutions.
Featured Publication
Notes for Flutists:
A Guide to the Repertoire
An essential resource for flutists, this book offers historical context, biographical insight, and analyses of thirty-five major works, helping performers deepen their understanding of the repertoire.
A Life in Music
Performance, teaching, and scholarship in a life devoted to music
Kyle Dzapo’s work brings together the artistry of an accomplished flutist, the insight of a dedicated professor, and the depth of an internationally recognized scholar.
Flutist
An acclaimed performer, Dr. Dzapo has appeared in recital and broadcast performances across the United States, Europe, and Asia, with artistry praised for its elegance, warmth, and expressive depth.
Teacher
A dedicated professor of flute and music history, Dr. Dzapo brings decades of performance experience, academic leadership, and mentorship to her work with students.
Scholar
A leading voice in flute research and repertoire, Dr. Dzapo’s books, editions, and other publications reflect a lifelong commitment to musical discovery, historical insight, and artistic understanding.
Latest News & Events
Updates on new releases, projects, and upcoming performances
I’m looking forward to presenting pre-concert talks for the Chicago Symphony’s season-opening concerts, September 17-19, 2026. The program features Hilary Hahn performing the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto along with works of Robert Schumann (Overture to Manfred) and Antonín Dvořák (Symphony No. 5). Each talk takes place in the hall beginning 75 minutes before the orchestra’s performance.
In late October, renowned Belgian flutist Berten D’Hollander will serve as a guest artist at Bradley University. As part of the residency, he’ll perform a recital with Bradley faculty pianist Ji Hyun Kim on Wednesday, October 28th, at 7:30 pm at Dingeldine Music Center on the Bradley University campus. The program will include selections from his recent recording of the Telemann Fantasies and his “Bonbons de Paris” album. He’ll also teach masterclasses and individual lessons during his fun and inspiring time with us.
With András Adorján and William Wilsen as co-authors, I have completed work on a new book, Joachim Andersen: Flutist, Conductor, and Composer of More than the Etudes, which has been released by Oxford University Press. It brings together all of the research I have done with tons of new material as well as never-before-seen drawings and signatures that show a hitherto-unexplored side of Andersen’s artistry.
Musikverlag Zimmermann has published a new edition of Joachim Andersen’s Au bord de la mer, Op. 9, for which I served as editor. It’s the sixth edition in Zimmermann’s “Kyle Dzapo Series” and is an astonishingly original work….one of his best!
Music, History, and Storytelling
A Musical Journey Through Andersen’s Life
This video offers a glimpse into Dr. Dzapo’s four-part documentary that tells the story of Joachim Andersen’s life and career as flutist, composer, and conductor. Live performances of his compositions are presented between segments of the video.
The project was first presented at the 2019 National Flute Association convention in Salt Lake City. Then, with Japanese subtitles, it was presented in Fukuoka; with French subtitles, at the 2022 French Flute Festival in Aix-en-Provence and the 2024 Swiss Festival in Gland; with German subtitles, at the 2023 German Flute Festival in Freiburg; and, with Danish subtitles, at the Danish Royal Academy in Copenhagen.
More recently, it was presented at the 2025 Australian and Croatian flute festivals.