Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026  •  7:30 p.m.

Timashev Recital Hall
Columbus, OH

Guest flutists, ZAWA!

Jill Felber and Claudia Anderson 
 

PROGRAM

Zoom Tube

Ian Clarke

Iridium for two flutes and electronics

Sarah Bassingthwaighte

Deep Blue

Ian Clarke

Jill Felber

Snap!  for two C flutes and electronic media

John Rommereim

Touching the Clouds Again  for two flutes (C and alto)

Ali Ryerson

with bass guitar backing track by John Rommereim

Glass Ceilings  for C and alto flute, with electronics

Claudia Anderson

Claudia Anderson

Care Less and Breezing  for flute and piccolo

from Doing Time

Mike Mower, adapted by ZAWA!
 

About the Guest Artists

ZAWA! is the longest-standing professional flute duo of our time. Musical soulmates Jill Felber and Claudia Anderson merged artistic forces in 1997 and, from their first commission onwards, expanded the literature, power, and expressive range of two flutes together over the next quarter century.  running the edgE by Jennifer Higdon (commissioned in 1997) burst open the expressive possibilities of two flutes together and laid the foundation for ZAWA!’s commitment to expand this repertoire and to reflect a wealth of contemporary styles. Their arrangements of Claudio Monteverdi and Jules Mouquet exhibit sheer beauty of sound and breathtaking lyricism at the other end of the expressive spectrum. Collectively, ZAWA!’s diverse repertoire displays the drama, versatility and humor they are known for, all delivered with high-spirited energy and impact. 

In 2008 ZAWA! commissioned flutist/composer Cynthia Folio to write Z3 for two flutes and piano (2008) and recorded it on Cynthia’s chamber music CD Inverno Azul in 2014 (BCM&D Records). ZAWA!’s focus on the environment resulted in a major double concerto in 2014 by Cynthia Folio, Winds for Change. This 14-minute work, a meditation on the effects of climate change, began as scored for string orchestra, percussion, and electronics. Premiered at Grinnell College in 2014, it evolved over the next years to its present form, with 9 flutes replacing the strings. ZAWA! and colleague Angeleita Floyd (as conductor) have toured with this version since 2017, involving flute studios around the country and flute festivals worldwide, that comprise the flute orchestra and often include professional and high-level amateurs in the community. This inclusive approach — perfectly suited to regional, national and international flute society festivals — has captured the essence of collaborative performance at its most rewarding for all. 

ZAWA! has appeared at New York's Carnegie Hall, London's Wigmore Hall, and colleges and universities nationwide. Recognized as a unique and brilliant partnership, they have been guest artists at national and international flute festivals and have enjoyed headliner performances spanning 2001 to 2024 at the National Flute Association annual conventions. In December 2023, ZAWA! released their album ZAWA! Remix to all major streaming services.

ZAWA! enters its 30th season in 2026–27 with a brand new program of works for two flutes and electronic media. Jennifer Higdon’s original dedication in the score of running the edgE, “to Jill and Claudia, always running the edge,” proved prophetic over the next quarter century. ZAWA!’s commissions, arrangements, and programs with repertoire ever pushing boundaries have led to ZAWA! Reimagined. Their new program includes enticing scores from composers both known and emerging, and electronic versions of pieces from earlier repertoire. Follow their latest touring news at zawaflutes2.com.
 

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