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Chicago Duos For Flute --- 2003

Sebastian Huydts:Sebastian Huydts (b.1966) studied piano at the Amsterdam Conservatory in The Netherlands with Edith Lateiner Grosz. He holds an MA in composition from the University of Chicago where he studied composition with Shulamit Ran, Marta Ptaszynska, Howard Sandroff, Cliff Colnot and John Eaton. Internationally renowned artists frequently perform his works. At present, Mr. Huydts is Director of Keyboard Studies at Columbia College in Chicago. His works are published by Jeanné; as a performer he is represented by Musicantes of Santander, Spain, and he serves on the board of the PianoForte Foundation Chicago. Melody Lord (1949-2007) Bio written before her death: Melody Lord earned a master's degree from DePaul University where she studied with Mary Sauer, Chicago Symphony pianist. Ms. Lord was an orchestral pianist with the CSO for over 25 years and recorded over 14 CDs with them. She has extensive experience as an accompanist, orchestra pianist and coach with the Chicago Symphony Chorus, the Metropolitan Opera regional auditions, Chicago Opera Theatre, Grant Park Symphony, Lyric Opera Orchestra, Northwest Indiana Symphony, and Elgin Symphony to name a few. She has worked with numerous chamber groups at Orchestra Hall and Ravinia and participated in many broadcasts on WFMT. Ms. Lord has several CDs with Donald Peck and has performed in a number of Carnegie Hall concerts. She taught at DePaul University for over 25 years and is currently teaching at the Sherwood Conservatory, as well as maintaining a large private studio. She is a member of the Northwest Suburban Music Teachers Association.