Ellen Burr
Flutist: Performer & Composer
- Press Quotes

"The well-traveled Ellen Burr pushes the envelope and sticks the stamp of excellence on solo flute playing (its sound, impact and aftereffects), examining what happens when abandon and intellect intersect." -David Cotner, "Pick of the Week," LA Weekly

"Ellen Burr’s deftly twisted flute and voice mixtures – sometimes sounding like 2–1/2 musicians in one body." -Josef Woodard, Los Angeles Times

"…the solo work is quiet and controlled and full of what used to be called soul, especially when Burr lets herself go." -Matt Cibula, All About Jazz

"Ellen Burr is the voice of clarity on flute and piccolo." -Greg Burk, La Weekly

"Burr's phrasing is a delight…Burr breaks off of her poise to blow a compelling Kirk-esque solo." - François Couture, http://allmusicguide.com

"Ellen Burr's gritty flute or delicate piccolo... Burr's breathy flute takes centrestage again when she goes head to head with Tom Varner..."
-Tad Hendrickson, College Music Journal

on Steuart Liebig's CD Delta:
"...prepare to be floored by flutist Ellen Burr and Sara Schoenbeck on bassoon – they positively burn on their instruments." - Tim Duroche, Willamette Week

on the Adam Rudolph Go: Organic Chamber Ensemble:
"…It was Bakunin, Burr and Schoenbeck, physically immersed in their playing, swaying with their rhythms, who best revealed the magical impact that unfettered improvisation can have upon talented musicians..." -Don Heckman, Los Angeles Times

"…the talents of gifted flutist Ellen Burr…" -Bruce Gallanter, Downtown Music Gallery