Internationally recognized flutists Rose Bishop and Heather Neuenschwander are excited to present their new album Unseen//Unheard. The first of its kind, this album is being released through Strange Moon Records on Friday, September 26, 2025.
The first ever(!) album that exclusively features music for alto and bass flute duets. Unseen//Unheard features an extraordinary collection of pieces by ten visionary composers from across the United States: Nicole Chamberlain, Timothy Hagen, Leanna Keith, Zachery Meier, Alyssa Mercedes Mena, Lisa Neher, Arturo Rodriguez, Sonya Leonore Stahl, Julie Stone, and Yoshi Weinberg.
Our name, Unseen//Unheard, was intentionally chosen to highlight instruments that are rarely featured in classical music. Just as these instruments often go unnoticed, so too do the voices of women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people of color in the classical world.
Our selection of composers reflects a commitment to amplifying those who have too often been overlooked. Each work brings a unique voice to the world of low flutes, expanding the repertoire in bold and beautiful ways. Each piece was commissioned by the duo for this project over the last three years, and was funded in full by the Iowa Arts Council.
