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Nikka Gershman’s transcription of Ravel’s “La Valse” will be performed on flute for the first time
Never before performed on flute, Nikka will premiere her original transcription of Maurice Ravel’s “La Valse”, commemorating the 150th anniversary of Ravel’s birth.

Sir James and Lady Jeanne Galway Interviewed by Nikka for Marcel Moyse Documentary
In remembrance of the iconic flutist Marcel Moyse, Nikka interviews the legendary Sir James Galway and Lady Jeanne Galway about their studies with him.

15-year-old Flutist and Composer Nikka Gershman Makes History as the Youngest Ever Kovner Fellow Welcomed by The Juilliard School
15-year-old Flutist and Composer Nikka Gershman Makes History as the Youngest Ever Kovner Fellow Welcomed by the Juilliard School

Nikka is Named a National Finalist, the Top Prize in the YoungArts Competition 2023
Nikka is named a National Finalist, the top prize in the YoungArts Competition 2023.


Nikka receives Salon de Virtuosi Career Grant
Nikka is awarded the prestigious career grant by Salon de Virtuosi
Nikka wins Sir James Galway “Outstanding Junior Performer” Award
Nikka wins Sir James Galway “Outstanding Junior Performer” Award

Classicalia Global PBS Televised Competition selects Nikka to perform in Vienna Konzerthaus
Classicalia Global PBS Televised Competition Selects Nikka to Perform in Vienna Konzerthaus.

Pasadena Showcase House awards Nikka Gershman the Grand Prize for Exceptional Talent & Musicianship
Pasadena Showcase House awards Nikka Grand Prize for Exceptional Talent and Musicianship.
NPR’S From the Top radio show features Nikka Gershman, a 14-year-old flutist and composer.
NPR’S From the Top radio show features Nikka Gershman-Pepper, a 14-year-old flutist and composer.
America’s Oldest Flute Manufacturer honors Nikka Gershman as Youngest Ever “Haynes Young Artist”
Nikka Gershman, a 14-year-old flutist and composer, was announced by The William S. Haynes Flute Company of Boston, one of the world's leading makers of concert flutes, as youngest ever “Haynes Young Artist”.

13-year-old rising star flutist Nikka Gershman to represent California State in the MTNA Junior Woodwinds Competition
Nikka Gershman-Pepper, a Los Angeles, CA native, will compete as a Division Finalist in the MTNA Southwest Division Junior Woodwind Competition.

One Weekend - Two First Prizes
In an extraordinary weekend, Nikka won two top prizes in both the East Coast and West Coast competitions.





