Jan
24
to Feb 6

Flutes en Vacances

4 consecutive residential courses:

January 24th – 27th. Intermediate/Advanced Flute Ensembles Playing Course 5:4:3:2:1

January 27th – 30th. Small Flute Ensembles and Workshop/Clinic

January 31st – February 3rd. 5 : 4 : 3 : 2 : 1 Flute Workshop/Ensembles and Clinic Course

February 3rd – 6th. Woodwind Workshop for Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone- Intermediate levels 

Booking/ information link: https://flutesenvacances.co.uk/flute-courses/

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Flutes en Vacances.
Mar
21
to Mar 27

Flutes en Vacances.

Stoumont, near to Aywaille and Liege, Belgium – The Ardennes region.

A Musical Retreat for Players, Partners and Friends. 6 nights full board. Stay in this exceptional, 5 star lodge with all modern fixtures and fittings. 

11 ensuite bedrooms and spacious living areas, recreational spaces, rehearsal room, indoor pool and sauna.

Booking/ information link: https://flutesenvacances.co.uk/flute-courses/

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Flute Retreat - with Andrea Kuypers
Apr
4
to Apr 7

Flute Retreat - with Andrea Kuypers

  • Hallington Mill, Northumberland, NE19 2LJ (map)
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Andrea Kuypers’ Flute Retreat heads to a new location for 2025. Expert teaching, home cooked food and luxury accommodation in a beautiful setting surrounded by nature and history. This is a non competitive course and the emphasis will be on learning through enjoyment and relaxation.

We will start with introductions and dinner on Friday evening followed by two days of morning yoga, Q and A sessions, workshops, ensembles and the chance to play with a pianist, all in a supportive environment.

There are only 11 spaces available on this friendly fun weekend so get in touch early to reserve your spot!

3 nights accommodation in a luxury Northumbrian retreat, beautiful home cooked food and all tuition included with a variety of room options.

Ticket prices: Various depending on room type

How to book: via website https://www.kuypers.co.uk

Booking/ information link: https://kuypers.company.site/products/Flute-Retreat-at-Hallington-Mill-4th-7th-April-2025-deposit-click-buy-now-for-full-details-p580643141

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Dec
13
to Dec 17

Festive and Intensive Ensembles

  • Eardisland, Herefordshire (map)
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December 13th – 16th Festive and Intensive Ensembles and Individual help.

December 13th – 17th Add on an extra night for even more intensive with 1 : 1.

Residential; all tuition, meals and luxury accommodation included.

How to book

https://flutesenvacances.co.uk/booking-form/

Booking/ information link

https://flutesenvacances.co.uk/flute-courses/

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Meet the Low Flutes with Carla Rees
Nov
24
2:00 PM14:00

Meet the Low Flutes with Carla Rees

  • Musicians Room, New Lanark Mills, New Lanark ML11 9DB (map)
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Join renowned British low flute specialist, Carla Rees, for an afternoon exploring the wonderful world of these deep-toned instruments. Hosted by Carluke Primrose Orchestral Flutes, the event is perfect for flautists of all levels and for players of all types of flutes.

 

What to expect:

  • Performance by Carluke Primrose Orchestral Flutes

  • Q&A session with Carla: Ask all your burning questions about anything flutes!

  • Hints, Tips and Tricks: Learn valuable techniques to improve your overall playing.

  • Get your hands on some low flutes: Try out a variety of these fascinating instruments.

  • Optional small ensemble coaching: Get personalised guidance from Carla (needs to be arranged in advance).

 

Ticket prices

£25 (early bird discount of £20 if booked before September 22nd)

You can book here.

More information here!

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Residential Flute Ensembles courses
Nov
15
to Nov 21

Residential Flute Ensembles courses

  • Barnsley Village, nr Cirencester, The Cotswolds (map)
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November 15th – 18th 2024 Flute Ensembles or Clarinet/Saxophone 1 :1

November 18th – 21st 2024 Flute Ensembles or Woodwind Workshop

Residential; all tuition meals and accommodation included.

How to book

https://flutesenvacances.co.uk/booking-form/

Booking/ information link

https://flutesenvacances.co.uk/flute-courses/

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Flute School London 3-day course
Nov
1
to Nov 3

Flute School London 3-day course

  • Sandwich Street, Central London (map)
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This non-residential course runs for 3 days, but you can book any individual day or just Saturday and Sunday. There will be workshops, ensemble playing, masterclasses, Michael Cox is our guest artist on the Sunday, parallel classes for different levels, a Just Flutes stand, an option to have individual lessons & play-with-piano sessions (Friday) - and more!

Enjoy playing in a fun, relaxed, supportive environment with the Team from Flute School London: Janna Hüneke, Simon Gilliver, Abigail Burrows and Holly Cook.

Ticket prices: Varied prices for all the many different options. Please see our website for details. Early-Bird prices apply until early October.

How to book: https://www.fluteschoollondon.co.uk/novemberdetails

Booking/ information link: https://www.fluteschoollondon.co.uk/booknovember

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Lunchtime recital - The Wren Trio
Oct
15
1:00 AM01:00

Lunchtime recital - The Wren Trio

The Wren Trio - Emma Cordell, Jane Henshaw, Nicola McDonnell - are playing as part of the cathedral's regular lunchtime concert series.

Join us on a musical journey from the 16th century right up to the present day, with music by de Vittoria, Boismortier, Dvorak, Casterède and Pecora.

Ticket prices: Free

How to book: Just turn up on the day

Information link: https://www.wakefieldcathedral.org.uk/whats-happening/events/

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Flute Workshop Day with Lisa Nelson
Sep
29
10:00 AM10:00

Flute Workshop Day with Lisa Nelson

  • Allan Jones Performing Arts Centre (map)
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Don't miss your chance to learn from the incredible Lisa Nelsen, former Chair of The British Flute Society and Artist for Yamaha Classical Division International.

Organised by Werneth Concert Band

💰 Fee: £25 (includes a light lunch)

Spaces are limited, so make sure to secure your spot today! Click the link below to book your place:

👉 Flute Workshop BOOKING link - click here!

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Listen to the World
Sep
3
6:30 PM18:30

Listen to the World

  • St Ethelburga's Centre, 78 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4AG (map)
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For our first ‘Listen to the World’ concert of the season we’re exciting to be hosting Havana-born classical guitarist Ahmed Dickinson Cárdenas, accompanied by Northern Irish flutist, Danielle Rogan, for Cuban inspired compositions by Grammy nominee composer, Eduardo Martin.

Ticket prices

£15 standard £7 concession Free for refugees and asylum seekers

Booking/ information link: https://stethelburgas.org/event/ahmed-dickinson-cardenas-and-danielle-rogan-at-listen-to-the-world/

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Oxford Flute Summer School
Aug
11
to Aug 16

Oxford Flute Summer School

  • St Edward's School Oxford (map)
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Oxford Flute Summer School is an internationally acclaimed course established in 1986 by Janet Way and Clive Conway. Now directed by Katie Bycroft we welcome flute players over the age of 15 from all over the world to work with our team of superb flautists and pianists. Our three options Players, Performers and Masterclass will give you all that you need for a wonderfully inspiring week of musical development and personal growth. Come and join us!

Ticket prices

£830-£1030 depending on accommodation options.


How to book

Please visit our website https://oxfordflutes.co.uk/ to find out more or call on +447745377643


Booking/ information link

https://oxfordflutes.co.uk/book-now/

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Goldfish Through Summer Rain
Aug
7
7:30 PM19:30

Goldfish Through Summer Rain

  • St Lawrence's Centre, South Walsham, Norfolk NR13 6DQ (map)
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A chance to hear two musicians from Oxford Flute Summer School in the beautiful surroundings of South Walsham village in Norfolk!

All proceeds from this summer concert given by flautist Katie Bycroft and pianist Sally Goodworth will be donated to the Bursary Fund of the Oxford Flute Summer School. The Fund was set up in 1996 by a participant of the summer school who wanted to provide financial support for promising young flute players who would not otherwise be able to attend this long established and highly regarded flute course. The programme will present a beautiful selection of repertoire for flute, alto flute and piano from the 20th century including works by Philippe Gaubert, Anne Boyd, Lennox Berkeley, Vaughan Williams and Cecilia McDowall.

Ticket prices

FREE with donation


How to book

Contact Katie on oxfordflutes@yahoo.co.uk or tickets on the door

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Flute Day with rarescale Flute Academy
Jul
27
10:30 AM10:30

Flute Day with rarescale Flute Academy

  • Austen Leigh & Baldwin Institute Eton, SL4 6BY (map)
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Join Carla Rees and members of rarescale Flute Academy for a day of ensemble playing. Explore Carla's arrangements of orchestral and choral repertoire, enjoy musical and technical challenges in a fun and friendly environment. Lots of opportunities to play low flutes (spare instruments may be available) too!

Ticket prices: £40

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Young Peoples' Flute Day
Jul
26
10:30 AM10:30

Young Peoples' Flute Day

  • Austen Leigh & Baldwin Institute Eton, SL4 6BY (map)
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Aimed at players age 14-19 who are approx Grade 7+, this flute ensemble playing day is led by Carla Rees (Prof of Low Flutes & Contemporary Flute at the Royal Academy of Music) with the support of Gavin Stewart and Sophie Hooper. Try low flutes, explore advanced flute ensemble repertoire and make new friends in the process!

Ticket prices: £40

Booking/ information link

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Jazz Flute in Italy
Jul
25
to Jul 28

Jazz Flute in Italy

  • Borrello(CH) Abruzzo region, Italy (map)
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Four days of Jazz Flute workshops, masterclasses, and concerts, with Geoff Warren, English jazz flautist, and professor of Jazz Flute at Ferrara Conservatoire. Borrello is a beautiful little town in the Abruzzo hills; transport from Pescara will be organised. Mixed level, Tuition in English and Italian. The course is free - you just pay for board and lodging.

Ticket prices: The course is free

How to book: Contact: Geoff Warren info@geoffwarren.com

More information at: www.geoffwarren.com

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Flute Day with Roderick Seed
Jul
21
11:00 AM11:00

Flute Day with Roderick Seed

Flute Day with Altus Flutes Artist Roderick Seed

Etudes! Building confidence and expression. 

Schedule

Welcome

Warm up 

Taffanel Daily Exercises. A unique approach, working on how we use ourselves in our practice. How can we find more ease in legato, projection and finger movement.

Master class - everyone to work with Rod on a study/etude of their choice.  Using etudes to improve aspects of technique to build confidence. Developing tools of expression to help phrases come alive!

Suggested studies: Moyse 24 Little Melodic Studies, and etudes by Andersen, Drouet, Taffanel, Boehm, Koehler, Donjon, et al. 

For intermediate-advanced players.

Chamber Music - flute ensemble pieces

Please bring a music stand!


Ticket prices: £42.50

Booking/ information link: www.roderickseedflute.com/flute-days

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International Flute Summer Studio
Jul
20
to Jul 27

International Flute Summer Studio

  • Aberystwyth, Wales (map)
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Lisa Nelsen will be leading a week of “everything you ever wanted to know about and to do with the flute”. Along with daily ‘Boot Camp’, work on studies and the common chamber and orchestral repertoire, Lisa’s duo partner, Eleanor Turner (harpist extraordinaire) will be working with all the participants during the week. There will be ample opportunity to study and play flute and harp works with Eleanor in one-to-one sessions, and during the daily class. Flute ensemble will be a daily wrap-up, and depending on studio numbers, we’ll use low flutes too.

One-day session with Cello:

There are many works written with cello continuo or obligato. With this in mind, Julian Metzger will support and coach participants through works written by JS Bach, Telemann, Handel helping to show the importance of the bass line in these and other works. Please bring any works that are supported by basso continuo that you enjoy playing. A list of suggested repertoire is on the MusicFest website.

 

Ticket prices

£650, bursaries available

Booking/ information link here.

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Jul
19
to Aug 8

Flutes en Vacances in Suffolk

  • Earls Hall, Cockfield nr. Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk (map)
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5 separate summer residential courses

July 19th – 24th   International Students Course. (under 19s)

July 24th – 27th.  Bespoke 3:2:1 Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone

July 27th -30th  Upgrade your Playing Woodwind Clinic.

Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone combined. 

July 31st – August 4th . Flute 3 : 2 : 1 trios, duets, solos course 

August 4th – 8th. Advanced Flute Ensembles/Workshop/Clinic

Booking/ information link

https://flutesenvacances.co.uk/flute-courses

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Sinfonia Smith Square - Flute Concertos in Italy
Jul
18
to Jul 26

Sinfonia Smith Square - Flute Concertos in Italy

  • Ischia & Anghiari, Italy (map)
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Join flautists Karen Wong and Lucy Driver of Sinfonia Smith Square (formerly Southbank Sinfonia) as they grace the stages of Italy with their exquisite concerto performances this July!

Sinfonia Smith Square Italy Tour 2024

Performance Schedule

Thursday, 18 July 2024 at 9pm

Location: Greek Theatre, La Mortella, Ischia, Italy

Program:

W.A. Mozart: Flute Concerto No. 1 in G major, K. 313

I. Allegro maestoso, Lucy Driver

III. Rondo. Tempo di menuetto, Karen Wong

Anghiari Festival 2024 - 1 ‘Concerto di Concerti’

Saturday, 20 July 2024 at 9.15pm

Location: Piazza del Popolo, Anghiari, Italy

Program:

Allan Stephenson: Concertino for Piccolo, Strings, and Harpsichord

Soloist: Karen Wong

Anghiari Festival 2024 - 5 ‘Concerto Sinfonico’

Thursday, 25 July 2024 at 9.15pm

Location: Piazza del Popolo, Anghiari, Italy

Program:

Gordon Jacob: Concerto for Flute and Strings No. 1

Soloist: Lucy Driver

Ticket prices:

Ischia concert €20.00 2024 Anghiari Festival Pass €60.00 €10.00 per concert

How to book:

online - https://anghiarifestival.sumupstore.com/

Booking/ information link:

https://www.lamortella.org/en/music/events-calendar/event/1156-sinfonia-smith-square, https://www.sinfoniasmithsq.org.uk/event/anghiari-1-concerto-di-concerti/ & https://www.sinfoniasmithsq.org.uk/event/anghiari-5-concerto-sinfonico/

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 Carnival of the Animals with Dorking Flutes
Jun
30
9:30 AM09:30

Carnival of the Animals with Dorking Flutes

Come and join Dorking Flutes and the Just Flutes Orchestra on a joint day learning Carnival of the Animals. Tea and Coffee provided - bring a packed lunch and a music stand (and a flute, picc, alto, bass, contra, or all of them).


Please contact Andrea Charles who is the the MD and area rep for Surrey for more details.
andreacharles72@gmail.com

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  Flute Day with Roderick Seed
Jun
23
11:00 AM11:00

Flute Day with Roderick Seed

Flute Day with Altus Flutes artist Roderick Seed.

The theme for this flute day is "Flute Music by French composers".

Schedule:

Warm up - based on exercises by the great French flute players and teachers,

Marcel Moyse and Paul Taffanel. 

Repertoire class - everyone plays a piece of their choice to work on with Rod. 

Suggested composers: Poulenc, Saint-Saens, Gaubert, Taffanel, Widor, Faure,

Debussy, et al.

Lunch kindly provided by our host. 

We will finish the day with some flute ensemble pieces.   Please bring a music stand!

For intermediate-advanced level players (Grade 6+). 

 

Flute Days with Roderick Seed are an opportunity to meet like-minded flute players in a friendly, non-competitive environment and enjoy making music.

 

Ticket prices: £42.50

How to book: Online - click here

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Noemi Gyori to play the UK premiere of   Christian Mason's Thaleia Concerto with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Jun
21
7:30 PM19:30

Noemi Gyori to play the UK premiere of Christian Mason's Thaleia Concerto with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales

Dedicated to Noemi Gyori, Thaleia Concerto of Christian Mason composed for flute/piccolo and orchestra strives to respond to Debussy’s iconic flute works by relying on Greek mythology as an inspiration. However, rather than centring the world, feelings and desires of Pan towards a nymph as Debussy does in his music, Mason opens up space for a female character of a nymph, to portray her voice and to provide substantial material for a female character to vocalise and detail her sentiments through the sound of the flute and piccolo. The concerto, and the programming of the concert therefore not only celebrate femininity, the capacities of the flute and Debussy’s music, but also reflect on these and their historic content with a contemporary musical and societal perspective. 

 

After the successful world premiere with the Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège under the baton of Gergely Madaras, Noemi Gyori is to perform the UK premiere with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales on 21 June 2024 at 7:30 PM at the Hoddinott Hall in Cardiff. 

 

Here is a short video on the story of Thaleia and about the making of the concerto: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GawaXWV7vHc

 

Ticket prices: from £5

Book here

Further information here.

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Jun
13
to Jun 27

Vocal Training for Flute

Join opera singer and Estill Master Trainer Stefan Holmström for an inspiring three part course that will help you to see, hear and feel your voice - and your flute playing - in a new way.

You will gain an understanding of how your voice works and begin to train specific parts of your voice that are especially beneficial for flautists.

Estill Voice Training (EVT) is a scientific approach to vocal development founded by American voice researcher Jo Estill who sought answers to the simple question "How am I doing this?". The result is a practical method that is used worldwide by singers, speakers, pedagogues and clinicians alike.

When it comes to the flute, we are often focused on things that we can easily see and feel, like the lips and fingers for example. However, many of EVT's concepts and several of its voice structures apply equally to flute because what happens in your larynx and vocal tract when you are playing has consequences for both your sound and vocal health.

The information presented in this course complements traditional teaching of the flute by empowering you with knowledge of your voice and how to use it more effectively and sustainably.

Ticket prices: Full price: £85 per person (Early Bird: £75 by 30 April 2024); Students: £75 per person (Early Bird: £65 by 30 April 2024) 

https://www.stefanholmstrom.co.uk/vocal-workshops/vocal-training-for-flute

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Low Flute Day with Carla Rees
Jun
8
11:00 AM11:00

Low Flute Day with Carla Rees

  • The Cresset, Rightwell, Bretton, Peterborough PE3 8DX (map)
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A day of low flute ensemble playing led by Carla Rees with plenty of opportunities to ask questions. Just Flutes will have a stand there, so it's a great chance to try the low flute of your dreams.

Places are limited for those who only want to play concert flute, but there will be a number of instruments that can be borrowed on the day.

We recommend a minimum playing standard of grade 6 for attendees to get the most out of the day. Under 18's welcome as long as they are chaperoned.

For more information see www.peterboroughflutechoir.co.uk/LOWF2024 or email hello@peterboroughflutechoir.co.uk

Ticket prices

£40. Bursaries available.

Booking link: https://forms.gle/JyXZgWEhCnbobGFM7

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The Beadling: Folk Explorations!
May
19
12:15 PM12:15

The Beadling: Folk Explorations!

  • Brixton Unitarians, Effra Road Chapel, SW2 1BZ (map)
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Join musical sisters Alice (violin) and Juliet Beadle (flute) and Louis Suc (tenor saxophone and percussion) on their tuneful adventures exploring 17th century broadside ballads, traditional English, medieval, and Nordic folk music.

 

Ticket prices

Tickets £12, £6 (students/concessions) including light refreshment and nibbles

 

Booking/ information link here.

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International Flute Workshop
May
18
to May 19

International Flute Workshop

Join us for the International Flute Workshop (IFW) on May 18th and 19th at the picturesque Harlaxton Manor near Grantham. Experience two days filled with flute music, including flute choir performances, chamber music sessions, private lessons, masterclasses, and recitals.

 At IFW, we prioritize creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants. Our goal is to offer high-quality instruction, performance opportunities, and plenty of enjoyment. With a team of talented and friendly artists, IFW provides a unique chance for participants to learn and play alongside experienced professionals.

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your flute skills and connect with fellow musicians in the beautiful setting of Harlaxton Manor. Register now for IFW and join us for an unforgettable musical experience!

 Ticket prices: Weekend resident participant £175; Day participant £40

Booking here!

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Flautissimo 40th Anniversary Celebrations
May
4
10:00 AM10:00

Flautissimo 40th Anniversary Celebrations

  • Church of St Martin in the Wood, Chandler’s Ford (map)
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For past and present members of Flautissimo, the Southampton Flute Orchestras a day of flute playing and celebration. Our founder Robin Soldan and current conductor Joanna Price will be conducting a range of pieces ending with an informal concert at the end of the day.

Ticket prices

£25.00 including lunch

How to book

Email flautissimosecretary@gmail.com or complete the booking form here:

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