Adam Eccleston

Adam Eccleston is an internationally acclaimed flutist, educator, and arts leader whose career spans solo, chamber, and orchestral performance, arts advocacy, and nonprofit leadership. He has appeared at renowned venues such as Carnegie Hall and The Kurhaus in Germany, and his work has earned him numerous accolades, including First Prize in the 2021 Golden Classical Music Award International Competition and the New York Flute Club Competition.

Eccleston currently serves as Executive Director of Orchestra Nova Northwest, bringing to the role a strong background in strategic planning, fundraising, and organizational development. A dedicated advocate for access and innovation in the arts, he has led national initiatives to amplify underrepresented voices in classical music, including his work as Chair of the Recording Inclusivity Initiative at All Classical Radio, where he also serves as a host and producer. He previously held the title of Artist in Residence Emeritus at the station.

A frequent collaborator with organizations advancing the role of the arts in public life, Eccleston is a faculty member of the Global Leaders Institute, where he mentors arts professionals around the world in cultural entrepreneurship and sustainable leadership practices.

Born in New York City and raised in Germany, Eccleston studied with Eric Lamb and Thaddeus Watson at the Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst in Frankfurt. He holds master’s degrees in both music performance and music education, and studied under Tara Helen O’Connor at SUNY Purchase and Paula Robison at the New England Conservatory.