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The 22nd Japan Flute Convention in KOBE 2025

Main Program and Performers – The 22nd Japan Flute Convention in KOBE 2025

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Main Programs (subject to change)

Wednesday, 20 August

《Competition》

  • Solo Division, 1st Round (nonpublic)
  • Piccolo Division, 1st Round (nonpublic)

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Thursday, 21 August

《Competition》

  • Solo Division, 2nd Round (nonpublic)
  • Alto Flute Division, Preliminary (nonpublic)

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Friday, 22 August

《Opening Concert》

  • Flute Quartet by Orchestral Players in Kansai Region
  • Flute Orchestra by Flute-Major Students from Music Colleges in Kansai Region
  • Flute Orchestra by Professional Flutists in Kansai Region

《Recital Concerts》

  • Sarah Jackson
    Piccolo player of the Los Angeles Philharmonic
  • Misato Takimoto
    An accomplished flutist, winner of numerous competitions in Japan

《Concerts》

  • Concerts by Prize Winners of the 21st Competition and the Grand Prize Winning group of the Online Ensemble Contest 2024
  • Contemporary Music Concert
  • Overseas Flute Orchestras

《Masterclass》

  • Marina Piccinini
    Soloist

《Lecture》

  • Yasuko Kanai: Nutrition for Musicians

《Workshop》

  • Yuko Hoshi: Let’s enjoy Jazz Ensemble

《Competition》

  • Piccolo Division, 2nd Round (nonpublic)
  • Ensemble Award Division, Preliminary Round (nonpublic)

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Saturday, 23 August

《Recital Concerts》

  • Marina Piccinini
    Soloist
  • Karl-Heinz Schütz
    Principal flutist of the Vienna Philharmonic

《Concerts》

  • Flute Orchestras from Across Japan
  • Overseas Flute Orchestras

《Masterclasses》

  • Haruhiko Fukuda
    Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra, lecturer at Kyoto City University of Arts
  • Sarah Jackson
    Piccolo player of the Los Angeles Philharmonic
  • Karl-Heinz Schütz
    Principal flutist of the Vienna Philharmonic

《Lectures》

  • Norihiro Suzuki: Flute, Brain, Neurophysiology
  • Kaoru Mishima: The way of music-talking in baroque era: How could you make music “baroque”?

《Flute Academy》

  • Flute Academy for Youths & Enthusiasts

《Competition》

  • Solo Division, 3rd Round (nonpublic)
  • Piccolo Division, Final
  • Alto Flute Division, Final
  • Ensemble Award Division, Final

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Sunday, 24 August

《Concert》

  • United Flute Orchestra of Music Colleges in Kanto Region
  • Overseas Flute Orchestras

《Workshops》

  • Kayano Nagai: Feel It, Play It!! Your Body Holds the Key
  • Let’s Play with Extended Techniques in TAKU’s works!

《Flute Academy》

  • Flute Academy for Youths & Enthusiasts

《Competition》

  • Solo Division, Final

《Final Ceremony》

  • Competition Award Ceremony at Large Hall, Kobe Bunka Hall

《Final Concert》

  • Final Concerto Gala Concert at Large Hall, Kobe Bunka Hall

《Farewell Party》

  • at THE BALL ROOM, Marcus Square Kobe (Hotel Crown Palais, 5F)

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Friday, 22 to Sunday, 24 August

  • Flute Convention Outdoor Concerts (by citizens, in the city area of Kobe)
  • Messages from Legends 2
    〜Memories of the Flute Convention in Kobe, Achievement of by flute orchestras in Japan (exhibition)
  • Exhibition Booths & Showcases by Flute Makers and Music Shops
  • f.c.marché: Flute Convention shop (official goods, music, other)

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