Anne Pustlauk
Recipient of the Global Flute Excellence Awards Teacher of the Year 2025 in recognition of outstanding pedagogical leadership, scholarly achievement, and international influence in flute education.
The award recognizes the publication of The Classical and Early Romantic Flute: A Theoretical and Practical Guide (Oxford University Press), the culmination of more than fifteen years of research into historical flute performance practice. The book has been widely recognized for successfully translating historical sources into practical tools for performers and educators, creating an important bridge between scholarship and contemporary teaching.
The recognition also acknowledges Anne Pustlauk’s extensive international teaching activities, including advanced courses and masterclasses devoted to Classical and Early Romantic repertoire. Through her work, she has strengthened the role of historical understanding within modern flute education and inspired flutists to approach repertoire with greater stylistic awareness, intellectual depth, and artistic responsibility.
ABOUT ANNE PUSTLAUK
Anne Pustlauk is a Belgian flutist, educator, researcher, and specialist in Classical and Early Romantic flute performance practice. Internationally respected for her combination of scholarly rigor and practical pedagogy, she has made significant contributions to the understanding and teaching of historical flute repertoire.
Her work bridges academic research and performance, helping musicians and educators engage more deeply with historical sources, stylistic interpretation, and informed performance practices. Through teaching, publications, lectures, and masterclasses, she has become an influential voice in the field of historical flute studies.
Pustlauk is particularly recognized for her expertise in Classical and Early Romantic repertoire, promoting a pedagogical approach that combines historical awareness, technical development, and artistic expression. Her educational work emphasizes clarity, intellectual curiosity, and practical musicianship, encouraging flutists to develop both stylistic understanding and independent artistic judgment.
Through her research, teaching, and international educational activities, Anne Pustlauk continues to contribute to the advancement of flute pedagogy and historically informed performance practice worldwide.