Claire Chase, flutist, is active as a soloist, chamber musician, recording artist, cultural producer and experimental arts entrepreneur. A passionate advocate for new music, Claire has given the world premieres of over 100 new works for the flute, and performs and produces events in venues ranging from the stages of Lincoln Center to warehouses, galleries, clubs and public spaces. Her self-released solo album, “aliento,” featuring world premiere recordings by Jason Eckardt, Du Yun, Nathan Davis, Marcelo Toledo and Dai Fujikura, will be out in May 2008. Other upcoming releases include collaborations on the Bridge, Naxos, New Focus and Tzadik labels. Claire has been recognized for her work with awards from the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts, ASCAP, Chamber Music America, the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, the White House Commission on Presidential Scholars, Yvar Mikhashoff Trust for New Music, and the National Young Artist Competition, among others.