Composers | The Babel Flute

Connecting with Shanghai, and four new works for flute

June 20, 2022

| Australia, China, Contemporary Music, Edition 5 - June 2022

by Laura Chislett Accomplished Australian classical and contemporary flute player Laura Chislett reflects on her performances of five recent works of composers Xu Yifan, Anwar Wajidi, Shihui Cui, Lanqing Ding and Liza Lim. Tumbleweed, Moaning, Silence and The Shadow of Flowers: the scheduling of this two-year projectwas extremely fortuitous, though of course I didn’t know this at the time….

Composers & Biographies

March 20, 2021

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| Edition Zero - March 2021

In this category we will publish articles about composers from different periods in music history, a research on their heritage and importance, and also composers’ biographies.

FluteXpansions Sonic Immersion – July 8-16, 2023

FluteXpansions Sonic Immersion (July 8-16) is a catalyzing program for all professional, post-grad, graduate, or undergraduate flutists to become confident in themselves as artists while mastering the 21st-century skills flutists need in their toolkit for performing and teaching. Learn both practical step-by-step guidance and pedagogical suggestions for integrating everything into your own teaching, and perform in masterclasses for renowned contemporary flute specialists. Faculty include Matthias Ziegler, Ine Vanoeveren, Lisa Bost-Sandberg, Eric Lamb, Jane Rigler, Melody Chua, Hilary Abigana, Morgann Daivs, Meerenai Shim, and Shanna Pranaitis (course coordinator). Here’s what you will learn during FX Sonic Immersion: Improvisation: simultaneously rewire your...

Principal Flute: Cape Sympony, USA

The Cape Symphony is seeking musicians who possess a high level of technical mastery, musical imagination, and entrepreneurial vision to help us evolve classical music for a new generation. The Cape Symphony is one of the fastest growing and largest budgeted orchestras in the region. At the Cape Symphony, our mission is to “Inspire Joy.” The Cape Symphony is a per-service orchestra; principal rate for 2023–24 is $178.88 per service. For the 2023–24 season, there will be 5 Masterpiece concerts with 4 rehearsals and 2 concerts each, 4 Pops concerts with 1–2 rehearsals and 2–6 concerts each, 2 educational programs,...

Principal Flute: Kulturhuset Spira (Sweden)

Jönköping Sinfonietta is a dynamic orchestra, with thirty one musicians. We are an integral part of Kulturhuset Spira, which is a house for performing arts – symphonic music, musical theatre, opera, chamber music, spoken theatre, dance, and concerts/theatre for young people and children. Application and audition: The last day for applying is 30th April 2023. Applicants who would like to participate in the audition are welcome to apply via the link below. If you are English speaking please send your application to: provspelning@smot.se The audition will take place the 21st- 22nd June 2023. The required pieces are: • Mozart: Flute...

2nd Flute – Billings Symphony (MT, USA)

2023–2024 TENURED & INTERN AUDITIONS | APRIL 2023 The Billings Symphony is accepting audition applications for the following tenured positions, occurring on multiple dates in April 2023: Second Flute (April 1) Audition materials will be emailed from our Personnel Manager upon submission of your Audition Application. Deadline to apply is Saturday, March 25, 2023 for April 1st auditions OR Saturday, April 15, 2023 for April 22nd and 23rd audition. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. SUBSTITUTE-ONLY AUDITIONS Substitute-only auditions will once again be accepted on Monday, April 24, 2023. Spring 2023 Tenured & Intern Audition Repertoire List https://billingssymphony.org/employment/

Penthesilea Academy

24 Aug – 03 Sep, 2023 The Penthesilea audition academy was founded by Karin Bonelli, flutist of the Vienna Philharmonic orchestra and is dedicated to supporting young, talented musicians on their way towards a positive audition experience. It offers a specific space to work on the broad orchestral repertoire, to strengthen mental and physical balance in individual and group coaching session, to improve “team player” qualities through ensemble work. In 2023 the academy is open to flutists and trumpet players. Together with Karin Bonelli, Gudrun Hinze (Solopiccolo Gewandhausorchester zu Leipzig) will be present as a flute teacher while Roman Rindberger...

Assistant Principal Flute: Kuopio Symphony Orchestra, Finland

Basic salary 2.837,60 € / month. The salary is increased by the experience allowance according to KVTES (The Municipal Collective Agreement) and the attire and musical instrument allowances. In addition, media compensation is paid. The position includes Piccolo duties. The position will be filled from the beginning of the Autumn 2023 Season or according to a separate agreement. Trial period 6 months. Applications: Closing date for applications is on Tuesday May 2, 2023 at 3 pm (Finnish time). Applications received after this date will not be accepted. Application only at www.kuntarekry.fi.

Co-Principal Flute: Jyväskylä Sinfonia, Finland

Jyväskylä Sinfonia is the pearl of classical music in the middle of Finland. Orchestra operates in Jyväskylä and visits the entire province. The orchestra reaches year over 36 000 listeners in our nearly 150 events from symphony concerts to cross-genre special productions and music events for audiences of all ages. Orchestra’s 39 musicians artistic management is taken care by string quartet Meta4 as Principal Guest and Ville Matvejeff as Artistic Advisor. We are hiring CO-PRINCIPAL FLUTE Obligation to play piccolo and alto flute. Audition: Monday 22nd of May at 1 pm. The audition continues on Tuesday 23rd of May at...

Principal Flute for Symphoria (NYC)

PRINCIPAL FLUTE (one-year, 2023-24 season) All winning candidates are required to show proof of US citizenship or eligibility to work in the United States. Audition Date: April 26, 2023 Application Deadline: March 25, 2023 Applicants should send a one page résumé to AWendland@ExperienceSymphoria.org by March 25, 2023. A $50 deposit sent to Symphoria, Attn: Arvilla Wendland 450 S. Salina St. #100 Syracuse, NY 13202, must be postmarked by March 25, 2023. Employment to begin September 1, 2023. Minimum compensation is $28,546.88 for the 35 week 2023-24 season, plus fully paid employee health insurance. Please note that all audition candidates must show proof...

Flute and piccolo: Orchestra Ensemble Kanazawa, Japan

Full-time Flute player of the Orchestra Ensemble Kanazawa, one of the most active chamber orchestra in Japan. This position requires Piccolo playing as well. The application must be arrived by e-mail by April 10, 2023 Preliminary Round: Video Recording Audition 1st Round: May 22, 2023 (Live Audition at Ishikawa Ongakudo, Kanazawa, Japan) 2nd Round: May 23, 2023 (Live Audition at Ishikawa Ongakudo, Kanazawa, Japan) https://www.oek.jp/en/audition

International Fürstenau Flute Competition

25 – 30 Sep, 2023 The 1st International Fürstenau Flute Competition is open to flutists of all nations and will be held in the German city of Muenster, Westphalia in 2023. The competition is open to flutists born between 25 September 1992 and 24 September 2005. With the IFFC, the GWK and the Muenster University of Music in cooperation with the Muenster Symphony Orchestra and renowned jurors, want to support highly talented young flutists on their way to an international career. The competition will take place in three rounds in presence and with a pre-selection round via video. The winner...

Altschuler Summer Music Institute

10 – 23 Jul, 2023 The Altschuler Summer Music Institute will be hosted at Conservatorio Lettimi in Rimini, Italy, July 10-23, 2023, open to all orchestral instruments, guitarists, pianists, and composers of all ages and levels. The Institute is inclusive, diverse, and focuses on the students’ betterment and creates opportunities for their musical development. Students receive 5 lessons, 5 chamber coachings, orchestra, and access to all masterclasses. Recently renovated, the conservatory offers 18 classrooms, almost all with baby grand pianos, an auditorium with 88 seats, a large room that can seat 60-70 people and a beautiful 300-seat theater. There will...

Caledonian Chamber Orchestra Summer Course 2023 Caledonian Chamber Orchestra Summer Course 2023

23 – 26 Aug, 2023 An exciting opportunity for students, young professional musicians and those looking for highest quality musical development. The Caledonian Chamber Orchestra brings together musicians from across the world to develop their chamber music skills and perform great music in rural Perthshire. This summer we will return to Ardvreck School in Crieff to hold our annual summer course. With Ed Longstaff conducting and world class tutors. Programme: Mendelssohn, Hebrides Overture Strauss, Horn Concerto no.2 Beethoven, Eroica Dvorak Wind and string serenades (non-concert items) 23rd to 26th August 2023 Fee: £225 including all food and accommodation (please note...

Concours de Genève – Flute 2023

28 Oct – 04 Nov, 2023 The 77th Concours de Genève will be presenting Flute & String Quartet and will take place from 23 October – 4 November 2023 in Geneva, Switzerland. The flute competition is open to candidates born after 4 November 1993. Application deadline: 20 April. Schedule: 20 April: Application deadline 02-04 May: Preselection Round 11-17 September: Online Recital 28 October: Welcome Ceremony in Geneva 30 October – 02 November: Semi-Final Round 04 November: Final Round with orchestra Jury members: – Silvia Careddu, Chair – Denis Bouriakov – Magali Mosnier – Loïc Schneider – Seiya Ueno – Henrik...

The Chamber Philharmonia ZJCM (Zhejiang conservatory of Music)

Rehearsals and performancefor concerts or for audio & video recordings customized for performance seasons, art festivals and any show of public welfares. The Chamber Philharmonia ZJCM (Zhejiang conservatory of Music), founded in 2022, affiliated with Zhejiang Conservatory of Music. As the first professional symphonic chamber orchestra in China, it has followed the internationally prevailing mode of music seasons. Orchestra location Hangzhou, China (capital city of Zhejiang Province)，One of the most advanced cities in China, located in the southeast coastal area, near Shanghai.

Apply to the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music for 2023/2024 semester

01 Sep 2023 – 30 Jun 2024 The Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music in Budapest is the only music academy in the world founded by Franz Liszt. One of the world’s finest music academies, offering a full spectrum of music education. Students of the Liszt Academy are educated following the institution’s twin spirits of tradition and progressiveness. Programmes are offered in English, leading to BA, MA degrees as well as Non-degree/Preparatory programes. In all programes the main instrument classes are held twice a week. For entrance exam requirements please refer to attached pdf. Tuition fee: For the tuition fees please...