Walker, Bethanne

Bethanne Walker

Known for her intensity, clarity, and versatility in her performances and repertoire, bi-coastal flutist Bethanne Walker (she/her) is dedicated to modern, orchestral, and historical performance practice. She is the principal flutist of the Stockton Symphony, and performs with the San Francisco Symphony, among several orchestras and ensembles in the Bay Area, New England, and the Tri-State area. She has had the pleasure of performing under the leadership of Esa-Pekka Salonen, Alan Gilbert, Michael Tilson Thomas, Herbert Blomstedt, Osmo Vanska, Ludovic Morlot, Masaaki Suzuki, Richard Egarr, Nicholas McGegan, Christoph von Dohnányi, and William Christie. As a baroque flutist, she has performed with several ensembles including the American Bach Soloists, Boston Baroque, Mercury Chamber Orchestra, New York Baroque Incorporated, TENET, Sonnambula, Ars Antiqua, Cal Performances, and Les Arts Florissants.