Altus Flutes is proud to welcome internationally acclaimed flutist Bart Platteau to their respected roster of musicians. A dynamic and exploratory voice in both jazz and classical music, Platteau brings decades of experience, global performances, and a profound artistic vision to the Altus family. Platteau studied jazz with legendary musicians including John Ruocco, Nathan Davis, and Joe Lovano, and completed his Master’s degree in Jazz Flute Performance at the Rotterdam Conservatory in 1993. He also studied at the Berklee College of Music in Boston as an exchange student in 1992, working with George Garzone and Matt Marvuglio. From 1998 until his move to New York in 2010, Platteau served as the Principal Jazz Flute Teacher at the Rotterdam Conservatory, while also teaching for 18 years at a music school in Roosendaal, the Netherlands. He currently resides in New York City, performing worldwide as a freelance artist and a core member of the acclaimed Amina Figarova Sextet. Together with his wife, celebrated pianist and composer Amina Figarova, Platteau has released and produced over 18 recordings, with most of them prominently featuring the Bb Flute d’Amore—his preferred voice of expression in jazz. "I really believe that there is a physical thing about the Bb flute, which other instrumentalists, like trumpet, clarinet and saxophone players figured out probably more than 100 years ago. There is something about the physics of nature and sound that is magical with the Bb Flute d’Amore,” Platteau shares. “There’s a richness and brilliancy, and slightly darker but fuller sound than the C flute. In the lower register, it's almost like the alto flute; the third octave is very comparable to the regular C flute." To learn more about Bart, please visit: https://altusflutes.com/us/artists/bart-platteau

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📸 Highlights from Idaho State University Flute Day! 🎶 Altus artist Nicole Riner brought an inspiring energy to this fantastic event! From coaching students in a masterclass to leading a fundamentals workshop and delivering a beautiful performance—both solo and with the Flute Day ensemble—she made a lasting impact on everyone in attendance. Swipe through to see moments from the day! 👉✨ #altusflutes @drinkfoodtravel

Due to inclement weather in Oklahoma this week, Angela Reynolds' visit to UCO has been postponed. 🌧️ The new date is Saturday, April 26—stay tuned for more details soon! #AltusFlutes