Which Piccolo Should You Buy? Stewart McIlwham, Principal Piccolo, London Philharmonic Orchestra

Now more than ever, flute players are being asked to play more piccolo, and having a good instrument is essential. Stewart McIlwham, Principal Piccolo of the London Philharmonic Orchestra and Professor of Piccolo at the Royal College of Music, visited Just Flutes and we asked him for his thoughts on how to select a piccolo, whatever your level.
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[@ab-zg8pt]

He is so humble!!! And sounds phenomenal, of course.

[@justflutes]

We had such a great time filming this! Such an incredible player.

[@lbcandide]

I got a cocus Hammig, and it is life changing! The sound is so gorgeous.

[@nightingalehollow]

I'd love to hear his thoughts on Braun and on Mehnert. I love my Braun...

[@blackcat3289]

Saw this guy playing in LPO. I have never heard such beautiful picc playing in my life

[@Ron239]

Finest piccolo I've ever heard is 1976 Haynes grenadilla wood piccolo with modified headjoint played by Jean-Louis Beaumadier. Wonderful sound and intonation, and Mr. Beaumadier's playing is magnificent.

[@henryyin6514]

His voice really calms me down and makes me focus on the content. Would like to hear more in the future in this format or podcast on flutes or piccolos.

[@hollowwindsmusicstudio2210]

Very informative; thank you so much for taking the time to do this video.

[@justflutes]

❤️

[@elbertajohnson937]

Love my Pearl..I call her Mimi Pearl ❤️

[@willistaylor4077]

The Burkharts were lovely. ❤🎶

[@eastmarvista3267]

Loved loved loved the video!!!! Would have been nice to have Mr. Mcllwham try a Nagahara Mini. Wondering what his impression would be?

[@justflutes]

Glad you enjoyed, thanks for watching! ❤️

[@zzcjts]

Hi professor. What's your opinion about Yamaha 62 and Pearl 165E? Which one you recommend?

[@Wsaferplace]

Have you tried the NAGAHARA mini, and whatt do you think?

[@bipbip6626]

My piccolo pearl is great BUT I constantly have to clear it from condensation….

[@manuelgonzales6483]

I use a less expensive model that is very sensitive. All metal, and sounds great 👍

[@justflutes]

Thanks for sharing!

[@dianemccreedy1299]

Which model of Pearl was being demonstrated here, please? Thanks

[@justflutes]

This was the 105! (all grenaditte composite)

[@Princess_Glitter_Sparkle]

Thank you

[@justflutes]

You’re welcome, glad you enjoyed