The 2nd Young Artist Competition is divided into three age categories: Category A (18-30 years), Category B (12-17 years) and Category C (6-11 year). Qualifying contestants will compete at the 2021 TFF Convention.
Category A
Category A: 18-30 years old (Born in the years 1991-2003)
A total of 3,000€, 1,500€, and 1,000€ in cash prizes and awards will be awarded to the winners.
The first-prize winner will be presented in a performance the year following the festival.
Repertoire
Preliminary Recorded Round
C.P.E. Bach, Sonata in A minor (1 st and 2 nd movement)
Carl Reinecke, Flute Sonata “Undine”, Op. 167 (1 st and 2 nd movement)
Semifinal Round
Presented at the festival on Friday, April 23, 2021.
Jacques Ibert’s, Piéce for solo flute
Betsy Jolas, Épisode I for solo flute
Final Round
Presented at the festival on Sunday, April 25, 2021.
Prokofiev Sonata, Mvt. 1 (to be include in a 20-minute program)
Annaleena Jämsä
Head of the Jury
Principal Flute, Tampere Philharmonic
Yuki Koyama
Solo Flute, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Silvia Careddu
International Soloist
Alexis Roman
Principal Flute, Finnish National Opera & Ballet Orchestra
Francisco Lopez
Principal Flute, Oslo Philharmonic
Category B: 12-17 years old (Born in the years 2004-2009)
A total of 1,000€, 700€, and 500€ in cash prizes and awards will be awarded to the winners.
Repertoire
Preliminary Recorded Round
Pierre-Octave Ferroud, Three pieces for solo flute, Mvt. 1 Bergère captive
W.A. Mozart, Rondo in D Major KV 184
Final Round
Presented at the festival on Sunday, April 25, 2021.
Albert Roussel, Mvt. 1, Joueurs de flûte ( to be included in a 15-minute program)
Annaleena Jämsä
Principal Flute, Tampere Philharmonic
Yuki Koyama
Solo Flute, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Alexis Roman
Principal Flute, Finnish National Opera & Ballet Orchestra
Kerttu Aalto-Setälä
Principal Flute, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Category C: 6-11 years old (Born in the years 2010-2015)
A total of 350€, 150€, and 100€ in cash prizes and awards will be awarded to the winners.
Repertoire
Preliminary Recorded Round
Leevi Madetoja, Gavotte (arr. Ainokaisa Pitkänen)
One etude for flute, free choice
Final Round
Presented at the festival on Sunday, April 25, 2021.
Wilhelm Popp: Ungarische Tänze, Op. 308 No. 2 (to be included in a 10-minute program)
Annaleena Jämsä
Principal Flute, Tampere Philharmonic
Kerttu Aalto-Setälä
Principal Flute, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Alexis Roman
Principal Flute, Finnish National Opera & Ballet Orchestra
Sari Latonen
Flute Professor, Helsinki Conservatory
Category A
Janette Levan
Iida Helanterä
2nd Prize
Polina Maltseva
2nd Prize
Anete Vinkel
3rd Prize
Category B
Sooah Jeon
Carolina Azzola
2nd Prize
Sigrid Tomson
3rd Prize
Category C
Ekaterina Ivanova
Seela Latonen
2nd Prize
Eveliina Eloranta
3rd Prize
Tommi Tang
3rd Prize
Rules and Regulations
Preliminary round recordings must be unedited and uploaded as a YouTube video link to the REGISTRATION FORM by Monday, March 1, 2021. Each selection should be recorded individually in one performance and in the exact repertoire order listed. Accompanied repertoire must be recorded with piano accompaniment.
Finalists shall create a program demonstrating artistic maturity, technical and tonal qualities. The program should include the required final round work and reflect a wide variety of styles and/or periods. This may include single movements of works, sonatas, concerti, and unaccompanied pieces. It is not necessary to perform all movements of a single work but any individual movement of a work must be performed in its entirely.
Each participant is responsible for covering their expenses.
Semifinalists and finalists will be notified by Monday, March 22, 2021 of judges’ results.
Young Artist Competition Coordinator
competitions@tampereflutefest.com