Doriot Anthony Dwyer

Doriot Anthony Dwyer
Birth nameDoriot Anthony
Born(1922-03-06)March 6, 1922
Streator, Illinois
DiedMarch 14, 2020(2020-03-14) (aged 98)
Lawrence, Kansas
GenresClassical
Occupation(s)Flutist, professor
InstrumentFlute
Years active1943–2008
LabelsDeutsche Grammophon

Doriot Anthony Dwyer (/ˈdɔːrioʊ/;[1] March 6, 1922 – March 14, 2020) was an American flutist. She was one of the first women to be awarded principal chair for a major U.S. orchestra (following hornist Helen Kotas, who was appointed principal horn of the Chicago Symphony in 1941[2]).[1]: 60  She was the principal flute for the Boston Symphony Orchestra from 1952 until 1990.[1]: 1  She was second flute for the National Symphony Orchestra and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. She was an adjunct professor of Music at Boston University.[3]

  1. ^ a b c Kean, Kristen Elizabeth (2007). First Flute: The Pioneering Career of Doriot Anthony Dwyer (D.Mus.A. thesis). Baton Rouge, La.: Louisiana State University. OCLC 209994674. Retrieved May 31, 2010.
  2. ^ "Helen Kotas (1916-2000) - IHS Online". www.hornsociety.org. Archived from the original on July 3, 2022. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
  3. ^ "College of Fine Arts: Faculty and Staff". Boston University. Archived from the original on September 7, 2010. Retrieved May 29, 2010.