Dr Karen Anne Lonsdale (@karenannelonsdale.bsky.social)

Delighted to share an article that I co-wrote with @dranastevenson.bsky.social, that was published this week in the 'Journal of Australian Studies'. The article highlights the achievements of five pioneering Australian women flautists. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Making an Entrance on a Man’s Stage: Pioneer Women Flautists in Australia Flute playing was primarily a male domain during the 19th century and the first decades of the 20th century. Whereas the piano and singing were traditionally considered acceptable musical pursuits ... https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14443058.2025.2570316?fbclid=IwY2xjawOK-9VleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeAOaYxNDz9AuDY3T0ooB0kSnv6VVtAIP8EAM2mUNzPe9Zq-GFeBaseapvduU_aem_o5hiN4vGGMNNcL4ZhZ2YEg