About Paul
Paul currently lives in Los Angeles where he has a busy career recording in the studios for motion pictures and television. He invites you to sample his recordings at your convenience.
Paul Fried was recently appointed Artist - Clinician for Haynes Flutes. In that capacity he performed and gave masterclasses in Shenyang China and Beijing (August 2004) where he was the featured Amercian flutist for the 1st China Flute Festival.
In addition to being a Haynes Artist, Fried will be the sales contact for Haynes Flutes in Los Angeles CA.
Paul's career achievements include:
TEACHING
SYMPHONY
PERFORMANCES
SOLO RECORDINGS
Bach, B Minor Suite
Mozart, D Major Concerto
Stravinsky, Octet
Bach, Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 4 & 5
Bach, B Minor Suite
Charles Griffes, Poem
Mozart, Concerto in G Major
Mozart, Concerto in D Major
Mozart, Concerto for Flute and Harp
New York Debut, Carnegie Hall
Radio Performances WGBH, WCRB, WBUR, WGBH
Chicago, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, Merken Hall
Munich International Competition (Finalist)
FILM & TELEVISION RECORDINGS
EDUCATION
MAJOR TEACHERS
Fried plays exceptionally well - his sound is big and notably beautiful and his virtuosity is considerable. The music making is superior.
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Mr. Fried, who has struck me always as a splendid musician, has developed now into a flutist of first caliber. His tone of clear beauty, his brilliant technique and his profound musicality make me compare him to the great names of our time.
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He is an absolutely first-rate flutist, and adept in all facets of the repertoire as well as being an excellent soloist and participant in Chamber Music.
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He is well worth hearing.
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Expressive, technically unerring, witty and intellectually rigorous without being dry. Bravo, Fried!.
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