The 22nd Japan Flute Convention in KOBE 2025
Main Programs (subject to change)
Wednesday, 20 August
《Competition》
- Solo Division, 1st Round (nonpublic)
- Piccolo Division, 1st Round (nonpublic)
Thursday, 21 August
《Competition》
- Solo Division, 2nd Round (nonpublic)
- Alto Flute Division, Preliminary (nonpublic)
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)
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
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)
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)