Lucian Rinando

Lucian Rinando is a Lecturer at the Monmouth Conservatory of Music in Red Bank, NJ, where he has served as Instructor of Flute since 2001. An acclaimed flutist, he holds the position of Principal Flutist with the Garden State Philharmonic and has performed extensively with ensembles including the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Manhattan Chamber Orchestra, and Broadway productions. His pedagogical approach is rooted in French Conservatory training under mentor Bernard Z. Goldberg.

Artistic Focus: Rinando specializes in flute performance within orchestral and chamber contexts. As a founding member of the Elysian trio (flute, cello, harp), he focuses on expressive interpretation and collaborative musicianship. His work emphasizes technical mastery, repertoire expansion, and pedagogical innovation.

Honors:

• Artists' International Award (1997) for ensemble excellence with Elysian

Educational Background: Earned a Bachelor of Music Performance Cum Laude from Duquesne University, studying under Bernard Z. Goldberg. Additional mentorship from renowned flutists Jeanne Baxtresser, Trudy Kane, and Judith Mendenhall.

Professional Activities: Conducts master classes internationally (e.g., Festival Albert Roussel in France) and maintains flute repair business FluteSoLucian in Leonia, NJ.