Our Flutes on the Stages of the World

Discover some of our artists who bring their music to life with our handcrafted instruments.

Professional musicians from all over the world trust the quality and unique sound of Flötenatelier Gosse. Whether in the orchestra, as soloists, or in chamber music – our wooden flutes and headjoints accompany artists on the most prestigious stages and in renowned ensembles. Here we present some of these musicians who, with passion and artistry, express their music through our instruments.

Until 2022 Principal Flute – Berliner Philharmoniker

Mathieu Dufour

Mr. Dufour plays a Gosse Grenadilla wooden flute, a Gosse Mopane wooden flute, and a Gosse Kingwood flute. The silver mechanism of all instruments has been gold-plated.

Ein Mann im Smoking hält eine Querflöte und blickt zur Seite.

Since 1996 Principal Flute – Bochum Symphony Orchestra

Alexander Schütz

Mr. Schütz plays a Gosse Kingwood flute with a gold-plated silver mechanism.

Ein lächelnder Mann mit Bart hält eine Flöte in einem leeren Konzertsaal mit rotem Teppich.

Symphony Orchestra Münster

Friederike Wiechert-Schüle

The Symphony Orchestra Münster owns two Gosse Grenadilla wooden flutes as service instruments.

Eine Frau mit grauen Haaren, die ein Piccoloflöte hält, blättert sitzend in einem Notenbuch auf grünem Hintergrund.

Blau-weißer Umriss eines Gebäudes mit Säulen und dem Text „THEATER MÜNSTER“.

Internationally Active Musician and Educator

Daniel Manrique-Smith

Mr. Manrique-Smith plays a Gosse gold flute with a Gosse pink ivory headjoint featuring a 14k riser.

He regularly gives workshops and masterclasses in countries such as Peru, Uruguay, Qatar, Angola, Madagascar, South Africa, and Germany, often in collaboration with the Goethe-Institut. With his main project Jin Jim, he has performed at renowned festivals including the Leverkusen Jazz Days, Jazz Baltica, Jazzwoche Burghausen, and the Katara European Jazz Festival in Qatar. Tours have taken him to France, Italy, Nepal, Bahrain, and South America. In addition, he has collaborated with artists such as Claudio Puntin, Gina Schwarz & Multiphonics 8, and Diego Piñera, and has appeared as a soloist with various orchestras.

Since 2019 Principal Flute – Bern Symphony Orchestra

Johanna Schwarzl

Ms. Schwarzl plays a Gosse Grenadilla wooden flute with a gold-plated silver mechanism.

Schwarz-Weiß-Aufnahme einer Frau mit gelocktem Haar, die eine Querflöte hält und in die Ferne blickt.

Wolfgang Göldner

Mr. Göldner plays a Gosse Grenadilla flute, a Gosse Kingwood flute, and a gold-plated Gosse solid silver flute. He represents the high-level semi-professional sector. Even in this very large field, our instruments enjoy great popularity. Photo: KS-Fotoatelier, Kerstin Stecher

Ein Mann mit Brille in einem schwarzen Hemd spielt eine goldene Querflöte vor schwarzem Hintergrund.

Since 1998 Piccolo and Flute – Bern Symphony Orchestra

Cornelia Zehnder

Ms. Zehnder plays a Gosse Grenadilla wooden flute.

Since 1998 she has played piccolo and flute in the Bern Symphony Orchestra and also teaches piccolo at the University of the Arts in Bern.

Lächelnde Frau mit Brille in schwarzer Spitzenbluse hält eine Querflöte vor Holzwand.

Solo Piccolo and Flute – Göteborg Opera, Sweden

Sabine Daniels

Ms. Daniels plays a Gosse Grenadilla flute and a Gosse 9-carat gold flute with silver mechanism.

In addition, the Göteborg Opera owns two Gosse Grenadilla wooden flutes as service instruments.

Eine Frau spielt eine Querflöte, ihre Finger bedecken die Klappen, vor einer blauen Wand.

Flutist and Piccolo Player – Hofer Symphoniker

Martin Seel

Mr. Seel plays a Gosse Grenadilla wooden flute with a gold-plated silver mechanism.

Drei Männer in schwarzen Schürzen stehen in einer Werkstatt, der mittlere hält eine Flöte.

Helene Schulthess

Ms. Schulthess studied flute at the Zurich University of Music, with piccolo and piano as secondary subjects, and graduated in 1989 with a concert diploma in flute performance. Thanks to a UNESCO scholarship, she continued her flute studies in Brno (Czech Republic). In addition to chamber music, she regularly performs as a soloist with orchestras. Ms. Schulthess played a Gosse Grenadilla wooden flute.

Eine Frau mit kurzem blondem Haar und buntem Schal hält eine schwarze Flöte vertikal.

Ting-Wei Chen

Principal Flute – Tonkünstler Orchestra, Vienna, and Soloist

Mr. Chen plays a Gosse Grenadilla wooden flute.

Zwei Männer in Anzügen halten Klarinetten und lächeln in die Kamera.

Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden

The Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden owns a Gosse Grenadilla wooden flute, which is used as a service instrument. The connection was originally established through the renowned flutist Eckart Haupt. Founded in the early 17th century, the Sächsische Staatskapelle has been one of the world’s most prestigious opera orchestras. Until 1945 and, after its reopening in 1985, it has performed in the Semperoper.