About Lydia

Lydia Roth is the Second Flute and Piccolo of the Columbus Symphony. Prior to joining the CSO in 2021, she held the position of Principal Flute with Symphony in C and appeared as a substitute musician with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Louisville Orchestra, and Lansing Symphony.

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In addition to her orchestral work, Lydia enjoys regular solo and chamber music appearances. Some of her highlights so far have included presenting flute and harp duo recitals in Palm Beach and Longwood Gardens, touring from California to London with the Mozart Flute Quartets (including a live broadcast on BBC Radio 3), and a flute and piano residency in Fayetteville, AR, where she also provided lessons and masterclasses for local students. As an educator, Lydia has also presented classes for Play On Philly, Philadelphia All-City Orchestra, and the Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestra, in addition to maintaining a thriving private studio for more than ten years.

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A native of Grand Rapids, MI, Lydia grew up in a musical home playing flute, oboe, and piano as well as studying composition. She received her bachelor's and master's degrees in flute performance from the Curtis Institute of Music and Lynn Conservatory, studying with Jeffrey Khaner, and with additional study in counterpoint, improvisation, and musicology under Ford Lallerstedt. She has spent summers studying and performing at festivals including the Aspen Music Festival, National Orchestral Institute, and Lake George Music Festival.

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When she's not performing, you can find Lydia drinking a mug of tea while reading a book or solving a crossword puzzle. She lives with her partner and their two cats.