Program

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TFF Team

TFF BOARD

GUEST ARTISTS

COLLABORATIVE ARTISTS

Beatriz MaciasArtistic Director

Annalenna JämsäCompetition Coordinator

Johanna KärkkäinenPublications Coordinator

Silvia CaredduInternational Soloist and Former Solo Flute Vienna Philharmonic and Staatsoper

Alexis RomanNewly appointed Solo Flute Finnish National Opera and Ballet

Sarah OuakratSolo Flute Dutch National Ballet Orchestra

Heili Rosin1st Prize Winner of the 2018 NFA Piccolo Competition

Carlos Cano EscribáInternational Soloist and Flute Professor at the Real Conservatorio de Musica in Madrid

Dr. Heidi Kay Begay Flute 360 Podcast

Andrea FisherFluterscooter

SCHEDULESATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2020

9:00 – 9:10 AM Welcome Ceremony9:10 – 9:30 AM Warm-up Class with Alexis Roman9:30 – 12:15 PM Masterclass with Alexis Roman Martha Effe Telemann Fantasia No. 4 Vilma Hulden Büsser Prelude et Schertzo Veera Leinonen Telemann Fantasia No. 10 Senja Mäki Telemann Fantasia No. 2 Heta Myllymäki Telemann Fantasia No. 12 Josie Wakefield Danse de la chevre

12.30 – 1:15 PM Recital: Alexis Roman Debussy Bilitis Pierné Sonata Ravel Pièce en forme de Habanera

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2:00 – 4:20 PM Masterclass with Sarah Ouakrat Deniz Unel Strauss Der Rosenkavalier/Mozart Magic Flute Finale Freya Frischknecht Beethoven Eroica/Ravel Daphnis Reetta Hakala Beethoven Leonore Overture/Brahms 4 Saara Lehtonen Debussy Afternoon/Saint-Saëns Voliere Sonja Puolamäki Bach Aus Liebe

4:30 – 5:00 PM Recital: Heili Rosin Vivaldi Piccolo Concerto in C, Mvt. 2 and 3 Liebermann Piccolo Concerto Op. 2, Adagio Donatoni “Nidi” for Solo Piccolo

5:10 – 5:40 PM Flute360 Podcast interview with Silvia Careddu

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6:00 – 8:00 PM Masterclass with Silvia Careddu Carolina Azzola Reinecke Concerto Mvt. 3 (and perhaps 2) Marjut Koikkalainen Paganini Caprice No. 24 Lotta Kyrönaho Schubert Sonata Arpeggione Astrid Lagg Telemann Fantasia No. 10

8:15 – 9:00 PM Recital: Silvia Careddu C.P.E. Bach Sonata in A minor for flute solo Ferroud Trois pièces pour flûte seule Jolivet Cinc incantations #5 Debussy Syrinx Varèse Density 21.5

SCHEDULESUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2020

9:00 – 9:10 AM Welcome Ceremony9:10 – 9:30 AM Warm-up Class with Heili Rosin9:30 – 10:30 AM Masterclass with Heili Rosin Eva Barkova Casella Sicilienne et Burlesque Matilda Neva Mozart in D Major Adagio

10:45 – 1:30 PM Masterclass with Annaleena Jämsä Heli Ainsalo Bozza Image Alli Heinonen J.S. Bach Sonata in G minor Nea Järvinen Crusell Divertimento Op. 9 Allegro vivace Peetu Karjalainen Verhey Flute Concerto No. 1 Op. 43 Iida Kulo Mozart in D Major 3rd Mvt. Allegro Titta Moilanen J.S. Bach Sonate for flute in E Major

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2:00 – 2:50 PM YAC Finals Category C Eveliina Eloranta (11) Finland Ekaterina Ivanova (9) Russia Seela Latonen (8) Finland Zijing (Tommi) Tang (8) Finland

3:00 – 4:45 PM YAC Finals Category B Carolina Azzola (14) Finland Sooah Jeon (12) U.S.A. Sonja Kujala (12) Finland Susanne Rull (16) Estonia Pirta Sippola (14) Finland Sigrid Tomson (17) Estonia

5:00 – 7:15 PM YAC finals Category A Iida Helanterä (24) Finland Hyemin Lee (21) South Korea Janette Leván (21) Finland Polina Maltseva (19) Russia Helena Saks (19) Estonia Anete Vinkel (23) Estonia

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8:00 – 8:45 PM Recital: Carlos Cano Escribá Brouwer Sonata for solo flute Piazzola Tango Etude #1, #4 and #3 Lauro Valses Venezolanos El negrito, Natalia D’Rivera Dos danzas de la serie ”Aires tropicales” Vals venezolano, Contradanza

9:00 – 9:30 PM Competition Results and Closing Ceremony

RECITALALEXIS ROMAN, flute

RECITALHEILI ROSIN, piccolo

withAndras Szabo, piano

Saturday, April 25, 202012.30 – 1:15PM

withIeva Kostanda, piano

Saturday, April 25, 20204:30 – 5:00PM

PROGRAM

PROGRAM

Bilitis Claude Debussy(1862-1918)

Sonata Gabriel Pierné(1863-1937)

Pièce en forme de Habanera Maurice Ravel(1875-1937)

Piccolo Concerto in C, Mvt. 2 and 3 Antonio Vivaldi(1678-1741)

Piccolo Concerto Op. 2, Adagio Lowell Liebermann(1961-)

“Nidi” for solo piccolo Franco Donatoni(1927-2000)

RECITALSILVIA CAREDDU, flute

Saturday, April 25, 20208:15 – 9:00PM

PROGRAM

Sonata in A minor for flute solo C.P.E. Bach(1714-1788)

Trois pièces pour flûte seule Pierre-Octave Ferroud(1900-1936)

Cinc incantations #5 André Jolivet(1905-1974)

Syrinx Claude Debussy(1862-1918)

Density 21.5 Edgar Varèse(1883-1965)

RECITALCARLOS CANO-ESCRIBA, flute

Sunday, April 26, 20208:00 – 8:45PM

PROGRAM

Sonata for solo flute Leo Brouwer(1939-)

Tango Etude #1, #4 and #3 Astor Piazzolla(1921-1992)

Valses Venezolanos El negrito, Natalia Antonio Lauro(1917-1986)

Dos danzas de la serie ”Aires tropicales”Paquito D’Rivera(1948-)

GUEST ARTISTS

Silvia Careddu made an auspicious start to her career by winning unanimously the First Prize and the Audience Prize at the 56. Concours International de Musique de Genève. Following the award, Lorin Maazel invited Silvia to become Solo Flute for his newly founded Filarmonica Arturo Toscanini. She later joined the Konzerthausorchester Berlin, the Wiener Symphoniker and the Wiener Staatsoper-Wiener Philharmoniker as their Solo Flutist. Silvia is also a founding member of the Alban Berg Ensemble. She is also Flute Professor at the Conservatoire et Académie Supérieure de Musique de Strasbourg and teaches at the Hochschule für Musik ‘Hanns Eisler’.

Sarah Ouakrat is Principal Flute of the Dutch National Ballet Orchestra in Amsterdam and a member of the modern music ensemble Collegium Novum Zürich (Switzerland). A prominent flutist, Ouakrat is the First Prize of the IV International Flute Competition of the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow. In addition, Ouakrat shares her time between her orchestral career, solo recitals, chamber music concerts and private coaching of young talented professional musicians.

French flutist Alexis Roman was appointed Principal Flutist of the Jyväskylä Sinfonia in 2012 by renowned conductor and flutist Patrick Gallois. A frequent guest in several Finnish and Swiss orchestras, Roman has acted as Guest Principal Flutist in the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra, Turku Philharmonic Orchestra, Orcheste de Chambre de Lausanne and many more. Roman is a former flute teacher at Jyväskylä Conservatory and serves as Guest Professor in the Seiya Ueno Flute Academy in Japan. Recently Roman and Ueno recorded a new Bach duet album that will be released in the Spring of 2020.

Winner of the 2018 NFA Young Artist Piccolo Competition (U.S.A.), flutist Heili Rosin has been a successful prize winner in several international competitions. Rosin is Former Solo Flutist of the Estonian National Opera and Co-Principal Flutist in the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra. As an AS Artists Management Artist, Rosin spends her time performing as a soloist and as Guest Principal Piccolo in several German orchestras.

Flutist, composer, arranger and music producer, Carlos Cano Escribá transforms any stage he takes. Born in Havana, Cano is a former member of the National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba. Later he settled in Madrid where he continuously collaborated with various orchestras in Spain. Cano is a member of the Cervantes Trio. Together they have released several albums which have been nominated for a Latin Grammy. “Por la rivera de Paquito” Cano’s last recorded album together with pianist Hernán Milla, focuses on the innovation and expansion of the flute repertoire. Cano’s transcriptions are published by Boosey & Hawkes. Cano is currently professor of flute at the Real Conservatorio de Musica in Madrid, Spain.

Mexican-American flutist Beatriz Macias is emerging as one of the most versatile figures in the scene of classical music. A Yamaha Performing Artist and Former Solo Flutist of the Luxembourg Chamber Orchestra, Macias has performed with some of the most renowned orchestras in Europe, U.S.A., Mexico and Asia. Currently, Macias shares her time between her orchestral career as a Principal Flutist, solo recitals as an opera singer and as an active educator.

BOARD

Beatriz Macias,Artistic Director

An established flutist and poet, Johanna Kärkkäinen eagerly explores the connection between music and the arts. As a flutist, she is an active chamber musician and has performed with several orchestras in Finland such as Lahti Symphony, Helsinki Philharmonic, Oulu Symphony Orchestra and Jyväskylä Sinfonia. Kärkkäinen is a board member of the Mirkka Rekola Association for poets and served as the Artistic Director in 2018. Her second collection of poetry will be released in the Spring of 2020.

Johanna Kärkkäinen, Coordinator

Annaleena Jämsä works as Principal Flutist in the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra since 2009. Previously, she held the same position with the Oulu Symphony Orchestra. In addition, she is a member of the Oslo Kammerakademi, an Oslo-based chamber music group, and frequently guests with orchestras in Finland, Norway, and Sweden.

Annaleena Jämsä,Competition Coordinator

YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION

FINALISTS

CATEGORY A(Ages 18+)

JURY

Annaleena JämsäAlexis Roman Sarah Ouakrat

Heili RosinSilvia Careddu

Iida Helanterä began her musical studies at Sibelius College in Hämeenlinna under the guidance of Tapio Hurri. She continued her studies at Tampere Conservatory of Music under Seppo Planman and Anja Voipio-Mansnerus, where she graduated with honors. In 2018, Helanterä began her studies at the Estonian Music Academy with Flute Professor Mihkel Peäsken. Helanterä has appeared masterclasses of Mikael Helasvuo, Robert Langevin, Monica Finco and Kersten McCall.

Hyemin Lee is currently pursuing her Bacherlor’s Degree at the Bruckner University in Linz, Austria with Johanna Dömötör. She is a 1st Prize Winner in the Busan Music Competition in South Korea.

Mouquet La fute de Pan, op. 15, 3rd mvt ”Pan et les nymphes”Takemitsu ItinerantMartin Ballade

Mouquet La fute de Pan, op. 15, 3rd mvt ”Pan et les nymphes”Karg-Elert Sonate Op.140 AppassionataMartin Ballade

Janette Leván is a student of Petri Alanko at the Sibelius Academy of Music. In 2018, she was a finalist in the Dutch International Flute Competition. Currently, Leván is the Principal Flute Substitute in the Turku Philharmonic Orchestra.

Telemann Fantasie No. 12 in g minorMouquet La fute de Pan, op. 15, 3rd mvt ”Pan et les nymphes”Yun Etude No. 5. AllegrettoJolivet Cinq Incantations, 2. Pour que l'enfant qui va naître soit un fils

Polina Maltseva is pursuing her Bachelor’s Degree at the St. Petersburg State Conservatory with Valentin Cherenkov. She is the 1st Prize Winner of the 21st Century Art Competition in Vienna and has appeared in masterclasses given by Mathieu Dufour and Matvey Demin.

Helena Saks is a student of Raivo Peäske at the Heino Eller Tartu Music College. In 2019, she won the 2nd Prize at the Estonian Conservatories Music Competition.

Anete Vinkel completed her Bachelor’s Degree at the Maastricht Conservatory. She has also studied in Leipzig and Tallinn. Vinkel is a member of the Baltic Sea Philharmonic and a former Academist in the Philharmonie Zuidnederland in The Netherlands. In 2018, she was awarded the prestigious Henriëtte Hustinx Prize.

Telemann Fantasia G-moll No. 12Varese Density 21.5Mouquet La fute de Pan, op. 15, 3rd mvt ”Pan et les nymphes”

Ibert Flute Concerto 1st and 2nd mvtMouquet La fute de Pan, op. 15, 3rd mvt ”Pan et les nymphes”

Martin BalladeC.P.E. Bach Flute Concerto D minor 3rd mvt. Mouquet La fute de Pan, op. 15, 3rd mvt ”Pan et les nymphes”

CATEGORY B(Ages 12-17)

Carolina Azzola is studying at the Sibelius Academy Youth Department with Hanna Juutilainen. She has been a masterclass participant at the Crusell Festival and performed for Petri Alanko and Annaleena Jämsä.

Sooah Jeon currently studies with world renowned flutist Carol Wincenc at the Julliard Pre-College of Music. She has won numerous competitions in the United States, including 1st Prize in the New York International Music Competition and Grand Prize in the Camerata Artists International Concerto Competition.

Weyse RondeauSaint-Saëns Airs de ballet d’ascanio, Adagio et variation

Reinecke Flute Concerto in D major, Op. 283, 2nd and 3rd mvt Saint-Saëns Airs de ballet d’ascanio, Adagio et variation

Sonja Kujala is a student of Hanna Kinnune at the Käpylä Music Institute. In 2018, she appeared as a soloist with the Helsinki City Orchestra.

Saint-Saëns Airs de ballet d’ascanio, Adagio et variation Larsson Concertino för flöjt och stråkorkester op 45 n:o Boyd Goldfish through summer rain

Susanne Rull is studying at the Tallinn Music High School. She won 1st Prize at the 2019 Estonian National Competition.

Saint-Saëns Airs de ballet d’ascanio, Adagio et variation Dutilleux Sonatine

Pirta Sippola studies at the East Helsinki Music Institute with Jaana Laasonen. In 2017, she won the Category C 1st Prize at the Huittisten Hullu Puhallus Competition.

Sigrid Tomson is a student of Raivo Peäske at the Heino Eller Tartu Music College. Tomson is the 1st Prize Winner of the 2019 Estonian Wind Instruments Competition.

Saint-Saëns Airs de ballet d’ascanio, Adagio et variation Mouquet La fute de Pan, op. 15, 1st mvt ”Pan et les bergers”Schubert Gute Nacht

Saint-Saëns Airs de ballet d’ascanio, Adagio et variation Andersen Ballade et Danse des Sylphes

CATEGORY C(Ages 6-11)

Eveliina Eloranta is studying with Ilona Janney, Tiina Aro-Heinilä and Maisa Pasila. In 2016, she won the Category C 1st Prize at the Huittisten Hullu Puhallus Competition.

Ekaterina Ivanova is a student of Mariya V. Kukovyakina at the St. Petersburg Music School. She is a 1st Prizes Winner of the 2019 St. Petersburg Winds and Percussion Competition and was a finalist at the Adams Flute Competition.

Telemann Fantasie No. 8 Spirituoso e minorProust Un Dimanche à SchönbrunnJardanyi Sonatina per flauto e pianoforte

Proust Un Dimanche à SchönbrunnAlyabiev RossignolAndersen Tarantella

Seela Latonen is studying at the Keski-Helsinki Music School with Heli Talvitie. In 2019, she won the Category C 2nd Prize at the Huittisten Hullu Puhallus Competition.

Proust Un Dimanche à SchönbrunnHerbert Lindholm: PiiloleikkiPopp Russisches Zigeunerlied

Zijing (Tommi) Tang is a student of Annaleena Ilveskivi at the Tampere Conservatory of Music.

Bach (C. Petzold) Menuet G BWV Anh 114Tanaka Les lunes de CuzcoProust Un Dimanche à Schönbrunn

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TOGETHER OPENING DOORS OF OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG ARTISTS!