Laura Gilbert, flutist, has performed worldwide as chamber musician,
soloist, recitalist and guest lecturer. Previously co-artistic director
of Monadnock Music, she is co-Founder and co-Artistic Director of
Electric Earth Concerts, based in Peterborough, New Hampshire. Laura is
a founding member of Auréole, a trio composed of flute, viola and harp;
additionally, she has performed with many ensembles including Musicians
from Marlboro, Brandenburg Ensemble, the Borromeo, Brentano and Saint
Lawrence String Quartets, Chamber Music at the 92nd Street “Y,” Saint
Luke’s Ensemble and Orchestra, The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, The New
York Philharmonic and Speculum Musicae.
Laura also performs frequently with Greek guitarist, Antigoni Goni: as
advocates of folk-inspired classical music, the duo has commissioned
many new works, some of which can be heard on their recording “From the
New Village,” on Koch International Classics. Her discography includes
numerous solo recordings and over 25 chamber music recordings (including
a Grammy). She currently holds the principal flute chair of CityMusic,
Cleveland and Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic. Laura serves on
the faculties of Mannes College of Music and Saint Ann’s School. She has
performed at the SLLMF since 1998.
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