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David Ross is a freelance historical flutist based in New York City. He grew up in Minnesota playing piano, violin, and modern flute. He began playing baroque flute in 2002 and since 2009 his career has focused exclusively on the performance of 18th and 19th century flutes and piccolos.

In the 2025 – 26 season David will perform works by JS Bach, Lully, Charpentier, Kusser, Rebel, Marais, Rameau, Fr. Couperin, Purcell, Handel, Telemann, Graupner,  Tuma, Mozart, Beethoven, and Rossini with a variety of ensembles.

David studied baroque flute with Wilbert Hazelzet at the Koninklijk Conservatorium in The Hague, Netherlands where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Early Music in 2011. In 2014 his studies concluded with a Master’s degree from the Juilliard School’s Historical Performance Program.

David teaches privately at his home in Roosevelt Island NYC and can be reached at mrdavidLross@gmail.com