The Scottish Flute Trio and Joji Hirota Concerts

Detail      : 4th - 7th Sept

THE WATERFALL OF TIME

CD OUT NOW ON SEVEN THINGS

East meets West as Japanese master percussionist and Shakuhachi (bamboo flute) player, Joji Hirota, joins the Scottish Flute Trio to perform his Waterfall Of Time Suite, which was commissioned by the trio in 2003.

“Through this piece I wanted to express the various forms of water, especially within nature. By blending the sounds of the flutes and Japanese percussion, the music can represent the delicate, subtle and elegant,as well as the more spectacular and dynamic nature of water. From the smallest dewdrop to the greatest waterfall, all life comes from water and back again. The Earth is a water planet.”

Joji Hirota

To celebrate the release of this brand new recording, The Scottish Flute Trio with Joji Hirota will be performing the suite at the following venues:

SAT 4TH SEPT 2010

HOSPITALFIELD

ARTS CENTRE,

ARBROATH 8.00PM, £8 (£4)

www.hospitalfield.org.uk

MON 6TH SEPT 2010

TRAVERSE

THEATRE BAR,

EDINBURGH

7.30PM, FREE ENTRY

www.traverse.co.uk

TUE 7TH SEPT 2010

TRONGATE, 103 ENTRANCE

GLASGOW

1.05PM, FREE ENTRY

Lunchtime performance

www.trongate103.com

“Hirota’s music spans the globe effortlessly, with impressionist Western harmonies on the flutes sitting comfortably beside his own Eastern percussion and bamboo flute playing...Hirota’s inspiration was the dynamic of water, from the dewdrop to the power of the waterfall, and it was audible in every gorgeous flowing bar.”

Keith Bruce, The Herald ****

www.scottishflutetrio.com   www.seventhings.co.uk

Contact     : Ruth Morley, Scottish Flute Trio

Flute Workshops and Masterclasses with Susan Milan

Professor Susan Milan will be visiting the Hong Kong Flute Centre, Hong Kong from 17th to 19th September 2010 to conduct a series of seminars and masterclasses on all four set pieces selected for the 63rd Hong Kong School Music Festival 2011.  For details of events, please visit http://www.flute.hk 

Contact     :   Hong Kong Flute Centre

Ringo Chan, Director

Tel: (852) 3520 2628

Fax: (852) 3520 2678

website: http://www.flute.hk

Event Email : info@flute.hk

"In Search of Inspiration" with Wissam Boustany

Flute workshop with Wissam Boustany

"In Search of Inspiration"

From 10am until 4.30pm at the Education Centre, Winchester Cathedral.  Tickets £25 per day.

Saturday 25th September - Grades 3 - 5.

Wissam is a performer who inspires audiences with his energetic and communicative music-making.  He is now Chairman of the British Flute Society and travels the globe giving masterclasses and recitals.  He will soon be releasing a new CD with his pianist Aleks Szram who studied at Peter Symonds.  Visit www.wissamboustany.com for more information.

Contact     : Winchester Cathedral Box Office

This Invisible World

Wissam Boustany – Flute

Aleksander Szram - Piano

The Baptist Church, Winchester at 7.30pm.

Tickets £10 or £5 if bought in conjunction with a day ticket

WOLFGANG A. MOZART - Sonata No. 4 in F, K.V. 13 Allegro Andante Menuetto primo – Menuetto secondo

CARL WITT - ‘This Invisible World’

HENRI DUTILLIEUX - Sonatine

    Interval

FRANZ LISZT - ‘Rigoletto’ Paraphrase

WISSAM BOUSTANY - ‘….And The Wind Whispered…’

OTAR TAKTAKISHVILI - Sonata

Allegro cantabile

Moderato con moto

Allegro scherzando

Contact     : Winchester Cathedral Box Office

www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk - go to the Events Page and then click 'Book Online' or book by telephone on 01962 857275.

Event Email : sarah@sarahheard.co.uk

"In Search of Inspiration" with Wissam Boustany

Flute workshop with Wissam Boustany

10am - 4.30pm.

Wissam is a performer who inspires audiences with his energetic and communicative music-making.  He was a finalist in Young Musician of the Year and has been awarded a knighthood in Lebanon for his humanitarian work, which he did while also teaching at Trinity College of Music.  He is now Chairman of the British Flute Society and travels the globe giving masterclasses and recitals.  He will soon be releasing a new CD with his pianist Aleks Szram who studied at Peter Symonds.

www.wissamboustany.com

This weekend is supported by Just Flutes www.justflutes.com

Saturday 25 September 10am - 4.30pm - Grades 3 -5, £25 Sunday 26 September 10am - 4.30pm  - Grades 6+, £25 The Education Centre, Winchester Cathedral Evening recital - Winchester Baptist Church Saturday 25 September, 7.30pm Tickets £10, £5 concessions

Contact     : Winchester Cathedral Box Office

Powell Day

A day of concerts, master classes, workshops and discussions with flutists who play a Powell flute or want to know more about them.

Master classes by Paul Edmund-Davies (metal flutes) and Miriam Nastasi (wooden flutes)

Location: Adams European Flute Centre in Ittervoort, The Netherlands

Contact     : For more information, see the website www.flutecentre.nl or send an email to peter.swinkels@adams.nl

FLUTES AT THE BARNS SRI LANKA 2010 with Zoe Booth – Desire Musical Resort, Beruwela, Sri Lanka, 25th October - 4th November

‘Flutes at the Barns’ Sri Lanka 2010 provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take part in a flute course in an exotic location in the Indian Ocean; the course includes tours of Sri Lanka’s most famous sights, sounds and experiences - such as visits to the Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the Elephant Orphanage at Pinawela - as well as musical activities.  The course is open to adult players of any experience and ability (partners also welcome) hoping to combine a discovery tour of Sri Lanka with full musical participation and a sharing of musical experiences and ideas.  On-site accommodation is comfortable and luxurious; all participants are accommodated individually.

The busy programme of musical activities takes place between sightseeing trips and tours and includes an individual lesson with Zoe Booth for each participant, flute choir sessions, trio and quartet coaching, musical and discussion workshops and warm-up sessions featuring hints and tips on all aspects of how to improve your playing!  There are also opportunities for individuals to take part in a masterclass, play piccolo, alto or bass flutes and/or perform in one of the informal concerts.  Nervous players can be assured that there is no pressure to perform and they will find the course entirely non-challenging and supportive!

All course activities, sightseeing tours, accommodation and the wonderful meals and refreshments are included in the course fee (please visit website for more details).  International participants welcome, as ever!

Now in its’ eighth successful year, Flutes at the Barns UK celebrate our 20th happy course in the UK this year – join us in Sri Lanka for a new FATB experience!

Contact     : For more information please visit www.pipeblower.com/
Fluteres/SriLanka.htm

Flutes at the Barns, 30 Whitecroft, St Albans, Herts AL1 1UU UK

+44 (0)1727 765511 or +44 (0)7976 613750

E-mail: zoe@pipeblower.com

Event Email : zoe@pipeblower.com

Flute School London

www.fluteschoollondon.co.uk

The Flute School London is an exciting new 5 day holiday Flute Course for players of all standards. Guest tutors include Wissam Boustany, Mike Mower, Camilla Hoitenga, Simon Gilliver.

The course is organised and run by flautists Janna Hüneke and Kate Grace.

The course will include:

• Masterclasses

• Individual lessons

• Mock Audition Classes

• Warm-up/technical sessions

• Improvisation Workshop.

• Chamber groups for all

• ‘Delcrose’workshop and talks on performance nerves • Top Wind music shop stand; try flutes, buy music etc • Specialist repair person on site to do minor repairs.

It is non-residential, which keeps the costs down and will be held at The Hall School, 23 Crossfield Road, London NW3 4NU.

There will be parallel classes for different standards (all standards/ages are welcome):

  • young learners up to age 13 years

  • ages 14 – adult

  • students below grade 4

  • students of grade 5 and over.

We feel that all standards of flute-player can benefit from the masterclasses and talks, but some younger children will benefit more from taking classes tailored to their age-group and standard. All standards & ages will be catered for!

Book for the whole 5 day course, or book for individual days.

Contact     : www.fluteschoollondon.co.uk

Post : 

Flute School London

Course Administrator

61 High Street

Kimpton

Herts SG4 8PU

Telephone :  07973 107126 / 07958 458771 

email :  admin@fluteschoollondon.co.uk 

The london flute day

Join us for a day of flute playing, with classes, ensembles and evening concert.

All ages and abilities welcome.

Haberdashers' Aske's School for Girls

Aldenham Road, Elstree

Hertfordshire, WD6 3BT

10am-5pm

Claire Overbury & Ruth Sunderland

You can use the day to have fun, develop your ensemble skills, meet new people, challenge yourself, play new music, relax, whatever you wish! It is tailored to suit each participant, regardless of experience. Individuals are grouped according to age and standard so everyone from beginner to diploma level benefits.

Supported by Just Flutes Music Shop.

For more information please email us or download the application form from the Upcoming Flute Events section at www.justflutes.com

Contact     : Claire Overbury

Event Email : londonfluteday@live.co.uk

Wissam Boustany Masterclass Day (Kendal, Cumbria)

13th November in Kendal Parish Church & surroundings Halls

Wissam Boustany - Flute

Brenda Blewett - Piano

Suzanne de Lozey - Flute

A full day of masterclasses and ensemble rehearsals with an evening recital.

Now in its 8th year, this event is aimed at players of all ages with a minimum standard of Grade 5.

Application forms can be downloaded from www.flutesandco.org.uk. If you wish to apply as a masterclass performer then application forms should be completed as soon as possible, as there are a limited number of places.

Contact     : Suzanne de Lozey

07545151183

www.flutesandco.org.uk

Wissam Boustany Masterclasses at Jonathan Myall Music

A day of masterclasses in preparation for college and university exams.

Wissam Boustany gives a day of masterclasses at Jonathan Myall Music designed for students who are preparing for recitals, competitions or auditions. This is a chance for students to run through their repertoire. Time will also be given to discuss long term issues of practice methods, presentation, improvisation, memory and much more.

For an application form visit our website www.justflutes.co.uk and go to our upcoming events page.

Contact     : Aislinn Turley

Tel: 020 8662 8400

Visit website: www.justflutes.com

Event Email : showroom@justflutes.co.uk

Flute Retreat, Prussia Cove, Cornwall with Atarah Ben-Tovim, Gillian Poznansky and Mark Tanner. 25th-28th November 2010

This long weekend course will appeal to flautists wishing to expand on their repertoire and expertise in performing. Run by three highly experienced performers and educators - Atarah Ben-Tovim, Gillian Poznansky and Mark Tanner - this residential course will run from Thursday 25th November (lunch) to Sunday 28th (closing with lunch). Please note that this is a course for adults only. An option to stay on for a further day or two, at a modest additional charge for residency, is offered.

There will be group sessions, mini-lectures and optional leisure activities to help build an interesting and valuble experience, but the main thrust of the course will be playing through repertoire under the guidance of professional players. Pianist Mark Tanner will be on hand, and this will provide a great opportunity to rehearse music that you've been itching to play through.

Prussia Cove, on the western tip of rugged Cornwall, is the perfect backdrop for such an occasion (indeed there have been many successful string courses at this venue). The ambience of the place and its stunning scenary make it the perfect location to conduct an adult residential course of this sort. There may be an opportunity for youngsters to attend for tuition, at one or two points during the weekend. Flautists over the age of 18 are invited to apply.

Contact     : Please visit the events page at

marktanner.info

where you will find full details of the course. Here you will also be able to download and print the brochure and application form. If you would prefer a paper version or have any further questions please contact:

gillianpoznansky@uko2.co.uk

mark@marktanner.info

atarahflute@wanadoo.fr 

The oxford flute day

Join us for a day of flute playing, with classes, ensembles and evening concert.

All ages and abilities welcome.

Radley College

Abingdon, Oxfordshire

OX14 2HR

10am-5pm

Ruth Sunderland & Claire Overbury

You can use the day to have fun, develop your ensemble skills, meet new people, challenge yourself, play new music, relax, whatever you wish! It is tailored to suit each participant, regardless of experience. Individuals are grouped according to age and standard so everyone from beginner to diploma level benefits.

Supported by Just Flutes Music Shop.

For more information please email us or download the application form from the Upcoming Flute Events section at www.justflutes.com

Contact     : Ruth Sunderland

Rarescale on skye

A week of alto and bass flute masterclasses for advanced player as well as a electro accoustic composition course ans also a composers retreat,being held on the beautiful island of skye.

for further details visit www.rarescaleonskye.co.uk or contact info@rarescaleonskye.co.uk

Contact     :  contact mark rees-dawson on info@rarescaleonskye.co.uk

Rarescale on skye

A week of masterclasses for intermediate flute players on alto and bass flute on the beautiful island of skye.for further details visit www.rarescaleonskye.co.uk or contact info@rarescale.co.uk

Contact     :   mark rees-dawson on info@rarescale.co.uk