ZAWA!

ZAWA! is the longest-standing professional flute duo of our time. Musical soulmates Jill Felber and Claudia Anderson merged artistic forces in 1997 and, from their first commission onwards, expanded the literature, power, and expressive range of two flutes together over 25 years.  running the edgE by Jennifer Higdon (commissioned in 1996) burst open the expressive possibilities of two flutes together. It also laid the foundation for ZAWA!’s commitment to expand this repertoire and to reflect a wealth of contemporary styles.  ZAWA! has appeared at New York’s Carnegie Hall, London’s Wigmore Hall, and colleges and universities nationwide. Recognized as a unique and brilliant partnership, they have been guest artists at national and international flute festivals and have enjoyed headliner performances spanning 2001 to 2024 at the National Flute Association annual conventions. In December of 2023, ZAWA! released their album ZAWA! Remix to all major streaming services.

In 2025 ZAWA! entered their 28th season with a new program of works for two flutes and electronic media. Jennifer Higdon’s original dedication in the score of running the edgE, “to Jill and Claudia, always running the edge,” proved prophetic over the next 25 years. ZAWA!’s commissions, arrangements, and programs with repertoire ever pushing boundaries have led to ZAWA! Reimagined. Their new program includes enticing scores from composers both known and emerging, and electronic versions of pieces from earlier repertoire. Follow their latest touring news at zawaflutes2.com