Mr James Kortum
Originally from the United States, James came to Australia in 1977 to take up the position of Principal Flute with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra. Subsequently he has been Principal Flute with the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra and Second Flute with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. James has also performed with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, Sydney Philharmonia Orchestra, Hunter Sinfonia and Pacific Opera Orchestra. As a chamber musician James was member of the chamber ensemble Collage and regularly appears as guest artist with The Grevillea Ensemble.
Selected publications
Publications
Journals
- Kortum, J. (2007). Flute Warm Ups - Tone development through harmonics. Flute Focus, , 30-31.
- Kortum, J. (2007). Flute Warm Ups - Vibrato. Flute Focus, , 30-31.
- Kortum, J. (2007). Flute Warmup - Articulation. Flute Focus, , 26-27.
Music
- Carrigan, J., Yeo, N., Benedict, R., Kortum, J. (2019). An opera in three acts by Meta Overman. Psyche. Music Workshop, Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Sydney, Australia: Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
- Newsome, S., Miller, D., Kortum, J. (2018). 1. Cinq Chansons pour un Epilogue: Movements 1, 3 & 5 (Harold King 2. Vocalise-ètude en forme de Habanera (Maurice Ravel 3. Two Spanish Dances Opus 12: Nos 3 and 5 (Moritz Moszkovski 4. Tarentelle Opus 6 (Camille Saint-Saens 5. Four Waltzes (Dmitry Shostakovich). The Grevillea Experience. The Glebe Hall, Sydney, Australia: The Grevillea Experience.
- Miller, D., Dixon, W., Kortum, J. (2009). 1. Dos Poemas de Juan Ramon Jimenez 2. Seven Poems of James Joyce 3. Joueurs de Flute and Odes Anacreontiques 4. from 'L'Album de Lilian' Op. 139. Grevillea with James Kortum a Grevillea Ensemble Subscription Concert. Recital Hall West, SCM, Sydney, Australia: Grevillea Ensemble.
Recorded / Rendered Performance
- Carrigan, J., Richter, G., Kortum, J., Barber, J., Barber, L. (2022). What Secret Hath the Rose? A Linda Phillips' Anthology, CD, Wollongong, Australia: Wirripang.
- Carrigan, J., Kortum, J. (2019). Aulos Australis : 1. Sonata 1 for Flute and Piano (Meta Overman) 2. Sonata for Flute and Piano (Miriam Hyde) 3. Sonata for Flute and Piano 4. Sonata 2 for Flute and Piano (Phyllis Batchelor). On Aulos Australis, CD, iTunes, Wollongong, Australia: Wirripang.
- Kortum, J., Carrigan, J. (2019). Aulos Australis : Sonata 1 for Flute and Piano by Meta Overman 1. Allegro Moderato, 2. Variations - Allegretto non troppo, 3. Andante sostenuto, 4. Vivo e risoluto; Sonata 2 for Flute and Piano by Meta Oveman 11. Allegro energico, 12. Poco lento, delicate, 13. Allegro animato. On Aulos Australis: Sonatas for Flute and Piano by Australian Women, CD, Wollongong, Australia: Wirripang Media.
2022
- Carrigan, J., Richter, G., Kortum, J., Barber, J., Barber, L. (2022). What Secret Hath the Rose? A Linda Phillips' Anthology, CD, Wollongong, Australia: Wirripang.
2019
- Carrigan, J., Yeo, N., Benedict, R., Kortum, J. (2019). An opera in three acts by Meta Overman. Psyche. Music Workshop, Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Sydney, Australia: Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
- Carrigan, J., Kortum, J. (2019). Aulos Australis : 1. Sonata 1 for Flute and Piano (Meta Overman) 2. Sonata for Flute and Piano (Miriam Hyde) 3. Sonata for Flute and Piano 4. Sonata 2 for Flute and Piano (Phyllis Batchelor). On Aulos Australis, CD, iTunes, Wollongong, Australia: Wirripang.
- Kortum, J., Carrigan, J. (2019). Aulos Australis : Sonata 1 for Flute and Piano by Meta Overman 1. Allegro Moderato, 2. Variations - Allegretto non troppo, 3. Andante sostenuto, 4. Vivo e risoluto; Sonata 2 for Flute and Piano by Meta Oveman 11. Allegro energico, 12. Poco lento, delicate, 13. Allegro animato. On Aulos Australis: Sonatas for Flute and Piano by Australian Women, CD, Wollongong, Australia: Wirripang Media.
2018
- Newsome, S., Miller, D., Kortum, J. (2018). 1. Cinq Chansons pour un Epilogue: Movements 1, 3 & 5 (Harold King 2. Vocalise-ètude en forme de Habanera (Maurice Ravel 3. Two Spanish Dances Opus 12: Nos 3 and 5 (Moritz Moszkovski 4. Tarentelle Opus 6 (Camille Saint-Saens 5. Four Waltzes (Dmitry Shostakovich). The Grevillea Experience. The Glebe Hall, Sydney, Australia: The Grevillea Experience.
2009
- Miller, D., Dixon, W., Kortum, J. (2009). 1. Dos Poemas de Juan Ramon Jimenez 2. Seven Poems of James Joyce 3. Joueurs de Flute and Odes Anacreontiques 4. from 'L'Album de Lilian' Op. 139. Grevillea with James Kortum a Grevillea Ensemble Subscription Concert. Recital Hall West, SCM, Sydney, Australia: Grevillea Ensemble.
- Miller, D., Dunlop, R., Kortum, J., De Korte, N., Ryder, J., Lee, V., Peart, M., Coggins, V. (2009). 1. Trio for flute, violin & piano 4. Trio for clarinet, cello & piano. In Camera/Off Screen: The Chamber Music of Nino Rota. The Flute Tree Recital Room, Sydney, Australia: HEL Music.
2008
- Kortum, J., Ryder, J., Lee, V. (2008). 1. 16th Century Italian Lute pieces, 2. +Exotic DancesI III IV, 3. +Pastorales de Noel, 4. Trio Op.36, 5. Kithera, 6. At Dusk, 7. American Folk Song Suite. The Christina Education Centre, Robertson, Australia: Robertson Village Music Society.
- Kortum, J., Ryder, J., Lee, V. (2008). 1. 16th Century Italian Lute pieces, 2. At Dusk, 3. Trio Op.36, 4. American Folk Song Trio. Government House, Sydney, Australia: Historic Houses Trust & The Harp Society of NSW.
- Kortum, J., Ryder, J., Lee, V. (2008). 1. 16th Century Lute Pieces, 2. Pastorales de Noel, 3. L'Adorazione Dei Magi, 4. Kithera Christmas Collection. Fourth Musicale -Eighth Season Michelangeli Ensemble. St Peters Anglican Church, Campbelltown, NSW, Australia: Macarthur Music Club.
2007
- Kortum, J., Lee, H. (2007). 1. Sonata for Flute and Piano in D Major Op.94, 2. Fantasie for Flute and Piano, 3. Sonata for Flute and Piano Op.14. Hye-Lim Lee Accompaniment. Sydney Conservatorium of Music West Recital Hall, Sydney, Australia: Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
- Kortum, J., Miller, D. (2007). 1. Sonate, 2. Barcarola et Scherzo, 3. Suite Paysanne Hongroise, 4.Swallow Tales for Solo Flute, 5.Ballade 'World Premiere', 6.Duo for Flute and Piano. James Kortum, flute & David Miller, piano. Wesley Uniting Church on the Mall, Wollongong, Australia: Music Illawarra.
- Kortum, J., Miller, D., Dixon, W. (2007). 1.Canzone, 2.Three Christmas Carols. Cabaret Grevillea. Music Cafe, Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Sydney, Australia: Grevillea Ensemble.
2006
- Kortum, J., Rosenson, J. (2006). 1.Sonata in G Major, 2.Serenade No.10, 3.Goldfish Through Summer Rain, 4.Sonate. A Twighlight Concert. Berry Courthouse, Berry, NSW, Australia: Music Shoalhaven.
- Kortum, J., Rosenson, J. (2006). 1.Sonate pour flute et harpe, 2.Entre'acte pour flute et harpe. Sydney Flute Festival Closing Ceremony and Concert. Verbrugghen Hall, Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Sydney, Australia: Sydney Flute Festival.
- Kortum, J., Rosenson, J. (2006). 1.Taheke, 2The Emperor and the Bird of Paradise. Berry Courthouse, Berry, NSW, Australia: Music Shoalhaven.
2005
- Kortum, J., Mercep, C., Pusner, G., Granwal, I. (2005). 1.La Flute Enchantee (Sheherezade), 2.Sonatine, 3. Bilitis, 4.Syrinx. Concerts by Candlelight: French Impressions. The Garrison Church, MillersPoint-The Rocks, Sydney, Australia: Concerts by Candlelight.
- Opera Company, P., Weymark, B., Kortum, J. (2005). Cosi Fan Tutti. Cosi Fan Tutti. Independent Theatre, Sydney, Australia: Pacific Opera.
- Topol, C., Lawson, T., Kortum, J. (2005). Fiddler on the Roof. Topol in Fiddler on the Roof. Capitol Theatre, Sydney, Australia: Tim Lawson.
2004
- O'Hearn, A., Kortum, J., Walsh, L. (2004). 1. Trio for flute, oboe and piano; 2. Fantasie for flute and piano; 3. Trio for flute, oboe and piano. Lunchtime concert: A trio in music. University of Newcastle Conservatorium, Newcastle, NSW, Australia: Newcastle Conservatorium of Music.
- Kortum, J., Pusner, G. (2004). 1.Romance in F major, 2.Sonatine,. Lunchtime Concert. Concert Hall, University of Newcastle Conservatorium, Newcastle, NSW, Australia: Newcastle Conservatorium of Music.
- Kortum, J., Rosenson, J. (2004). 1.Serenade No.10, 2.Goldfish Through Summer Rain, 3. Sonate. University of Newcastle Conservatorium, Newcastle, NSW, Australia: Newcastle Conservatorium of Music.
2003
- Philharmonia Orchestra, S., Philharmonia Choirs, S., Weymark, B., Kortum, J. (2003). 1.Choral Symphony, 2.Carmina burana. 2003 the awsome power of the voice. Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia: Sydney Philharmonia Choir.
- Kortum, J., Berick, M., Richardson, L. (2003). 1.Poem for Flute and Piano, 2.Sonate pour Flute, Hautbois Clarinette et Piano. Lunchtime Concert: Music for Wind and Piano. University of Newcastle Conservatorium, Newcastle, NSW, Australia: University of Newcastle Conservatorium.
- Symphony Orchestra, S., Dauth, M., Kortum, J. (2003). Concerto for Flute. Season 2003 Mozart at Angel Place. City Recital Hall, Angel Place, Sydney, Australia: Sydney Symphony.
2002
- Kortum, J., Davis, C. (2002). 1.Andante in C Major 2. Sonata for Solo Flute 'World Premiere' 3.Sonata in A Major for Flute and Piano. Lunchtime Concert: Flute and Piano Recital. Concert Hall, University of Newcastle Conservatorium, Newcastle, Australia: University of Newcastle Conservatorium.
- University Orchestra, N., Banney, D., Kortum, J. (2002). 1.Cello Concerto No.1, 2.Medea, 3.Lieutenant Kije. Conservatorium Music festival: making connections. University of Newcastle Conservatorium, Newcastle, NSW, Australia: University of Newcastle Conservatorium.
- Clone-Still-SCM, C., Law, B., Symphony, C., Kortum, J. (2002). 1.Firebird Suite 2.Flute Concerto 3.Daphnis et Chloe. Masterworks II. Christchurch Town Hall, Christchurch, New Zealand: Christchurch Symphony.