Grammy Award Nominee Peter Phippen is an innovative performer world flutes. Phippen began playing, collecting, and researching world flutes in March 1987.
Researching the performance technique and history of his vast collection of antique and contemporary anthropological aerophones ultimately led him to bring this knowledge to concert stages and educational facilities.
Since 1993, Phippen has performed concerts, workshops, artist residencies, and assembly programs across the United States that are both educational and entertaining - an enchanting mix of the very old and very new in music. His educational and entertaining program covers the folklore and history of flutes from around the world and throughout time.
Peter has had four recordings released by Canyon Records of Phoenix, Arizona. Phippen’s recordings have brought his flute playing to the attention of critics and flute enthusiasts worldwide.
With the kind permission of Canyon Records, Phippen has also played antique and contemporary bamboo flutes on three releases for Lifescapes, as well as five solo recordings with Promotion Music Records.
Phippen's recordings have been aired on radio and television world wide.
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