Our major international flute festival is taking place for the second time at Musiikkitalo in Helsinki on October 3-5, 2025.
This high-quality and diverse pedagogical event will once again offer fantastic concerts, masterclasses, workshops, and other flute-related activities over the course of three days.
The Finnish Flute Association is organizing the event in collaboration with the University of the Arts Helsinki Sibelius Academy, Adams European Flute Centre, and the flute shop and repair service Huilupiste. We are delighted to welcome several renowned artists from around the world to this year's festival:
- Philippe Bernold (Paris Conservatory CNSMDP, Powell Flutes Artist)
- Hélène Boulégue (Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra, 1st prize at the Copenhagen International Flute Competition, sponsored by Adams Flute Centre)
- Ian Clarke (Guildhall School of Music & Drama, Miazawa Flutes Artist)
- Wally Hase (University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna mdw, Haynes Flutes Artist)
- Gareth McLearnon (Haynes Flutes Artist, Heritage Orchestra)
- Katlijn Sergeant (Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Royal Conservatory of Brussels, Burkart Artist)
This time, the festival will also highlight young Finnish professional flutists at the beginning of their careers:
- Kerttu Aalto-Setälä (MDR Symphony Orchestra Leipzig)
- Kaisa Kortelainen (Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Helsinki)
- Saara Lehtinen
- Janette Leván
Masterclasses for music students from vocational schools as well as for advanced music school students will be offered by the flute teachers of the University of the Arts Helsinki Sibelius Academy:
- Hanna Juutilainen
- Hanna Kinnunen
- Yuki Koyama
- Elina Raijas
High-quality teaching will also be provided by:
- Traverso flutist Pauliina Fred (Sibelius Academy, various baroque ensembles)
- Malla Vivolin (Tampere Philharmonic, Uusinta Ensemble, Haynes Flutes Artist)
The highly popular flute orchestra is also part of the program again! Intermediate and advanced level orchestras will be led with engaging energy by Heli Talvitie and Gareth McLearnon.
The Open Stage will provide a platform for all flutists, regardless of age or years of playing, throughout the festival.
An important part of the festival atmosphere is also the extensive flute exhibition, which will take place in the event square during the festival. Huilupiste, Adams Flute Centre, and other domestic and international exhibitors will offer festival guests the opportunity to try a wide range of flutes, piccolos, and flute accessories for every need.
You can participate in your preferred way by selecting the most enjoyable combination of events. More information about the event will be available in the spring 2025. We welcome all flute enthusiasts, professionals, and lovers of flute music to the event!
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