Edward Blakeman

Edward Blakeman is a music historian and researcher affiliated with the Royal Academy of Music. Previously Head of Woodwind at the London College of Music and BBC Radio 3's Head of Music, he specializes in early music pioneers like David Munrow and flutist Paul Taffanel. His career spans broadcasting, academic research, and artistic curation.

• Education: Universities of Lancaster, Birmingham, and Royal Northern College of Music
• Research Focus: French flute playing styles, 20th-century music retrospectives, and historical performance practices

He produced the award-winning 'Sounding the Century' project and authored seminal works on Taffanel and Handel. Currently holds roles with the Royal Philharmonic Society, Countess of Munster Trust, and Hatfield House Music Festival.

Grants include Worshipful Company of Musicians and CNRS fellowships. His work bridges academic research with artistic curation, maintaining leadership in both music education and performance history.