Ok, I know, this episode is longer than usual. BUT, I simply couldn’t cut anything out, this conversation was flute gold from start to finish. So please use the chapters if you want to split it up, and DO NOT MISS Alexis’ History of Flutes; yous are being spoiled.  I often speak of my Holy Trinity of period flute players, and Alexis Kossenko is a cornerstone of them. Therefore I’m beyond buzzed to having him on to chat everything from The French Flute School, to Alain Marion, Conducting and Academia’s role in performing.  I also can’t recommend Alexis’ YouTube channel “Les concerts de Pan” enough; an essential resource for all flutists.  If you'd like to support the podcast, you can sign up for just 5 quid a month to be a Patron at; patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcast Inline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also get to ask questions to upcoming guests as well as get early access to some episodes.  Or if you'd rather not spend money, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit x Chapters: 0:00 - An intro to our guest 2:35 - Inline vs Offset G 7:42 - Studying with Alain Marion 15:15 - The French Flute School 18:20 - The V Word 23:25 - The Importance of Academia  33:35 - Other Arts for a Musician 35:25 - A History of Flutes  59:10 - Louis Lot 1:03:20 - Flutists as Conductors 1:10:10 - Quick Fire Questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.