Shocking death of young Boston flute

Shocking death of young Boston flute

RIP

norman lebrecht

September 13, 2024

The death is being shared of Peabody graduate Eric Maul, a flutist well known among Baltimore musicians and in his adopted city, Boston.

No cause of death has yet been made public.

Social media are filling up with loving tributes.

Adam Workman writes: I will never forget the time in Miami that you were getting ready to perform in an early morning class for Marina Piccinini and you discovered that you had left your flute at the dorm with no time to retrieve it. I saw the panic in your eyes and realized that I had a special flute on my table. I said “here take this” and then snuck into the room behind you to hear you perform on this flute that you’ve never played. To this day that performance of The Lark Ascending is one of the most astonishing musical moments I’ve ever witnessed.

Comments

  • J Barcelo says:

    Why is his death shocking? He was HIV+ and had some self-medication issues. Fine musician with so much to offer. RIP.

  • Sonya Knussen says:

    Thank you for posting this. Eric was so vibrant and fun and anyone who knew him, even a little, is absolutely devastated.

  • Sandra says:

    These deaths are not shocking any more. It’s become the norm.

  • Herr Doktor says:

    My condolences to Eric’s family, friends, and loved ones. I had never heard of him before but listening to his performances and reading about his life and circumstances, I’m deeply saddened by this. He was not someone “cookie-cutter” and the world doesn’t seem to know how to embrace talented people who don’t fit “conventional boxes.”

    Rest in peace, Eric.

  • Curvy Honk Glove says:

    Looks like no one really cares, just like the rest of the industry. Good luck trying to stay relevant, Normie.

  • Jude3 says:

    What a beautiful young man. So talented. Rest with the angels

  • Sally F says:

    What a beautiful Lark Ascending. So sad to know he is gone.

  • Adam Workman says:

    This is the actual performance I was referencing – thank you for sharing his beautiful voice! He will be missed dearly by so many.

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