June 12, 1990(1990-06-12) (aged 53) Guilford, Connecticut
Genres
Classical
Occupation(s)
Musician, professor
Instrument(s)
Flute, piccolo
Musical artist
Thomas Daniel Nyfenger (October 6, 1936 – June 12, 1990) was an American flutist and teacher known for his "intense and caring emotion for the flute"[1] and described as “a thorough professional who programs interesting music and is not above having a good time while playing it.”[2] He taught at the Yale School of Music, played piccolo for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, and held many part-time playing and teaching positions throughout his career.[3]
^*Baron, Samuel. "Foreword." Foreword. Music and the Flute. By Thomas Nyfenger. Guilford, Ct: T. Nyfenger, 1986. i. Print.
^Holland, Bernard (1981-02-01). "Thomas Nyfenger, Flutist, Plays Paganini and Bach". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-01-31.
^*Nyfenger, Thomas. "Autobiography." Music and the Flute. Guilford, CT: Nyfenger, T., 1986. 145-46. Print.
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