Lydia Roth plays Second Flute and Piccolo with the Columbus Symphony. Previously, she held the position of Principal Flute with Symphony in C and has appeared as a substitute musician with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Louisville Orchestra, and Lansing Symphony, among others.

In addition to her orchestral work, Lydia enjoys regular solo and chamber music appearances. She has presented flute and harp duo recitals in Palm Beach and Longwood Gardens, toured from California to London with a Mozart Flute Quartet (including a live broadcast on BBC Radio 3), and enjoyed 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.

A native of Grand Rapids, MI, Lydia grew up in a musical home playing flute, oboe, and piano as well as studying composition. She holds 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.

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