“James Strauss, the visiting flutist from Brazil showed fluent mastery of his instrument. With the solo Partita in a minor BWV 1013. More was to come: things started to happen when the two artists arrived onstage to present their interpretation of the b minor sonata BWV1030. The melodic arches of the slow Largo movement emerged spacious & expressive from Strauss’s flute. The somewhat stolid Finale benefited beautifully from the pianist’s motoric skill.”
Keskisuomalainen Finland
Oxford Chamber Orchestra: A Night with James Strauss
“The concert was indeed “An Evening with James Strauss,” as he was featured in every piece save the first, the Prelude from Bachianas Brasileiras No. 4 by Villa-Lobos, played warmly by the OCO strings under the direction of Ricardo Averbach. In the five works that Strauss played with the OCO, he proved himself in excellent control of technique, nuance, and color. The most impressive work of the evening, the Concerto for Violin, Cembalo, and Strings by Haydn transcribed for flute, piano, and strings, was elegant and highly polished. Pianist Siok Lian Tan, impeccable in her performance in style, rhythmic control, and touch, followed Strauss’s every move. Averbach and the OCO strings were also locked in, catching each phrase. It was an excellent performance and was followed by several encores featuring Tan and Strauss together. The three works that followed the Concertstück, Tchaikovsky’s Lensky’s Aria from Eugene Onegin, Rimsky-Korsakov’s Flight of the Bumblebee, and Dinicu’s Hora staccato, all transcribed and arranged by the soloist, again pointed to his technical and musical prowess, and earned him a standing ovation. His own set of variations on The Carnival of Venice played acappella, brought the audience to its feet once again.
James Ocolt – Miami University Press
El prestigioso flautista James Strauss ofrecerá una Master Class de Flauta Travesera en Totana.
El prestigioso flautista James Strauss ofrecerá una Master Class (clases magistrales) de Flauta Travesera en Totana del 12 al 14 de noviembre 2021.
El virtuoso flautista James Strauss se presentará con la Orquesta Sinfónica de Venezuela
La Orquesta Sinfónica de Venezuela, Patrimonio Artístico de la Nación, se complace en presentar al afamado solista brasileño James Strauss en un concierto de lujo, que estará bajo la batuta del destacado director venezolano Alfonso López Chollett, uno de los músicos más versátiles y preparados de su generación, con destacadas participaciones en prestigiosos festivales internacionales. La cita es para este jueves 05 de mayo a las 6:00 pm en la sala José Félix Ribas del Teatro Teresa Carreño.
Inspirados por el viento
Dúo de flautas. El brasileño James Strauss ofrecerá un recital con el ecuatoriano Antonio Mazzini Galarza en el Club de la Unión.
Su flauta es un pequeño tesoro. Literalmente. Fue elaborada a mano por la compañía Powell Flutes en oro de 14 quilates para el artista.
Desde entonces, este instrumento ha acompañado al reconocido flautista brasileño James Strauss por varias ciudades como París, Tokio, Los Ángeles, entre otros importantes escenarios del mundo.