CDs
(flut)uações
Recent works by Portuguese composers for flute (C flute, alto, piccolo, and bass), percussion, and/or cello. With Francisco Cipriano and Elizabeth Davis, percussion, and Catherine Strynckx, cello.
Works by Alexandre Delgado, Andreia Pinto Correia, Ivan Moody, Anne Victorino d’Almeida, Carlos Marecos, Luís Tinoco, and Katharine Rawdon.
“(flut)uações - Portuguese music that inspires…Katharine Rawdon, in her work “Places I Go in my Sleep”, dives into the universe of psychoanalysis, exploring a full range of timbres and articulations, especially in the third movement—a show of great technical virtuosity. ”
Stepping Out
Eleven pieces for that “step out” of the classical flute tradition, stretching the expressivity of the modern flute by adding vocals or other sounds to the texture. Compositions are for flute or low flutes solo or with cello, piano, or claves.
Includes works by Pedro de Alcantara, Robert Dick, Cindy McTee, Anne Norman, Sören Sieg, Michael Parkin, Michael Colquhoun, and four new works by Katharine Rawdon.
Katharine Rawdon - C flute, alto, bass, contrabass flutes, and voice
Pedro de Alcantara - cello, piano, claves, and voice
Available for pre-order (expected early 2026)
Published compositions
“In Places I Go in My Sleep, Katharine Rawdon explores dreamlike states through solo flute, weaving contemporary techniques with historical allusions. Cerulean Voyage captures the stillness and longing of early pandemic days, …. Music for Bunko offers a playful, theatrical journey inspired by Ed Fuentes’ mockumentary, showcasing Rawdon’s flair for character and humor. Road to Mathura is a spiritual voyage for flute and cello…
These pieces affirm Katharine Rawdon’s commitment to expressive, boundary-pushing music, inviting performers and listeners alike to experience her unique artistic vision. ”
Places I Go in My Sleep - for solo C flute (c. 4 minutes)
Three short, distinctive movements depicting altered states of the dream-mind:
Freud’s Divan, Vienna 1936
Adrift in the Void
Stuck in the Machine
Available for purchase on the Classical Music Now website
Music for Bunko - for solo bass flute (c. 6 minutes)
The humorous story of “Bunko”, an imaginarya street artist created by Ed Fuentes, in a series of brief encounters with academia, art gallery gatekeepers, and the actual police…what could go wrong?
Available for purchase on the Classical Music Now website
Cerulean Voyage - for bass flute and piano - c. 7 minutes
A lyrical piece whose origin during the Covid pandemic is evidenced by a wistful and longing expressivity.
Available for purchase on the Classical Music Now website
Road to Mathura - for C flute and cello (c. 8 minutes)
A spiritual journey blending Eastern and Western influences. Like the Hindu god of lovingkindness Krishna, born in Mathura, the music passes from meditation through ecstasy to redemption.
Available for purchase on the Classical Music Now website
Videos
Original music improvisation & visuals
Circlings
Chahar Bagh at Dawn
Gentle Spring
Raw Materials Project
101 Short video-improvisations using a multitude of flutes
Sarus Crane
Last Birds
Be-Bop
Groove
Curious Bird
Ecos de Alcobaça
Disquiet
Autumn Chill
Deep Calm
Solace
Chahar Bagh
Head Trip
