About the Competition
The Tampere Flute Fest’s 6th Young Artist Competition will take place from April 23 to 26, 2026, with the first round being a video submission and the semifinal and final rounds held live in Tampere, Finland.
The competition is open to flutists of all nationalities born on or after January 1, 1992. Registration will be open from August 1, 2025, to October 1, 2025. Candidates must register on Muvac. The following documents must be included for the application to be considered:
•A photocopy of a national identity card or passport
•A high-definition photo
•A list of selected pieces for the first video round
•A list of the chosen pieces
•A YouTube link to the first video round
•Proof of payment for the non-refundable application fee of 85€
About the Competition
The Tampere Flute Fest’s 6th Young Artist Competition will take place from April 23 to 26, 2026, with the first round being a video submission and the semifinal and final rounds held live in Tampere, Finland.
The competition is open to flutists of all nationalities born on or after January 1, 1992. Registration will be open from August 1, 2025, to October 1, 2025. Candidates must register on Muvac. The following documents must be included for the application to be considered:
•A photocopy of a national identity card or passport
•A high-definition photo
•A list of selected pieces for the first video round
•A list of the chosen pieces
•A YouTube link to the first video round
•Proof of payment for the non-refundable application fee of 85€
PROGRAM
First Video Round
1. Fantasy with piano, choose one of the following:
- Ph. Gaubert Fantaisie (Flute Music by french composers- collection, publisher: G. Schirmer, editor: Louis Moyse)
- G. Fauré Fantaisie op.79 (Flute Music by french composers-collection, publisher: Louis Moyse, editor: Louis Moyse)
- E. Bozza: Fantaisie Italienne (publisher: Leduc)
- J. J. Quantz Fantasia (publisher: Amadeus musikverlag, editors: Winfried Michel, Hermien Teske) option to play with piccolo or traverso. Repetitions required.
Choose one:
- b minor Qv.3:1.24
- C major Qv.3:1.2.
- D major Qv.3:1.5
- e minor Qv.3:1.11
- M. Arnold Fantasy for solo flute op.89 (publisher: Faber Music)
OCTOBER 1, 2025
The first round of videos is due on October 1, 2025. Applicants should complete their registration via muv.ac and follow our list of rules. Results will be announced in January 2026.
April 24, 2026
The semifinal round will be held live in Tampere, Finland, on April 24, 2026.
Semifinal Round
1. Flute and piano, choose one of the following:
- C. Reinecke: Sonata e minor Undine op.167 1st mvt Allegro (publisher: Wiener Urtext Editon, editor: Irmlind Capelle),
- J. Rietz: Sonata g minor op.42 1st mvt Allegro moderato (publisher: Breitkopf & Härtel)
2. Telemann Fantasies for Viola da gamba solo arranged for flute by Leona Rötzsch (Publisher: Bärenreiter), to be played with piccolo, alto-flute or baroque flute. Without repetitions.
Choose one:
- e-minor /no. 1
- g-minor /no. 3
- D-major/ no. 5
- G-major. /no. 10
3. L. Wennäkoski: Ilmakehästä (From Atmosphere) for flute and piano (publisher: Uusinta Publishing company)
Final Round
The final round is designed to portray the performer’s overall artistic and technical qualities. Creativity, originality, and musical expression are essential components of this free-choice program, allowing candidates to demonstrate their unique interpretations. Participants should draw inspiration from the theme “Fantasy – from Baroque to Modern,” exploring how the concept of fantasy has evolved across musical eras and styles. Each candidate will present a 40-minute recital featuring works of their choice and must provide a title and description of their program. While piano and harpsichord are traditional options, candidates are welcome to incorporate other instruments, provided they arrange for their own transportation and associated costs.
April 26, 2026
The final round will take place live in Tampere, Finland, on April 26, 2026, with the Winners Ceremony held that evening at the beginning of the Gala Concert.
PROGRAM
OCTOBER 1, 2025
The first round of videos is due on October 1, 2025. Applicants should complete their registration via muv.ac and follow our list of rules. Results will be announced in January 2026.
First Video Round
1. Fantasy with piano, choose one of the following:
- Ph. Gaubert Fantaisie (Flute Music by french composers- collection, publisher: G. Schirmer, editor: Louis Moyse)
- G. Fauré Fantaisie op.79 (Flute Music by french composers-collection, publisher: Louis Moyse, editor: Louis Moyse)
- E. Bozza: Fantaisie Italienne (publisher: Leduc)
- J. J. Quantz Fantasia (publisher: Amadeus musikverlag, editors: Winfried Michel, Hermien Teske) option to play with piccolo or traverso. Repetitions required.
Choose one:
- b minor Qv.3:1.24
- C major Qv.3:1.2.
- D major Qv.3:1.5
- e minor Qv.3:1.11
- M. Arnold Fantasy for solo flute op.89 (publisher: Faber Music)
April 24, 2026
The semifinal round will be held live in Tampere, Finland, on April 24, 2026.
Semifinal Round
1. Flute and piano, choose one of the following:
- C. Reinecke: Sonata e minor Undine op.167 1st mvt Allegro (publisher: Wiener Urtext Editon, editor: Irmlind Capelle),
- J. Rietz: Sonata g minor op.42 1st mvt Allegro moderato (publisher: Breitkopf & Härtel)
2. Telemann Fantasies for Viola da gamba solo arranged for flute by Leona Rötzsch (Publisher: Bärenreiter), to be played with piccolo, alto-flute or baroque flute. Without repetitions.
Choose one:
- e-minor /no. 1
- g-minor /no. 3
- D-major/ no. 5
- G-major. /no. 10
3. L. Wennäkoski: Ilmakehästä (From Atmosphere) for flute and piano (publisher: Uusinta Publishing company)
April 26, 2026
The final round will take place live in Tampere, Finland, on April 26, 2026, with the Winners Ceremony held that evening at the beginning of the Gala Concert.
Final Round
The final round is designed to portray the performer’s overall artistic and technical qualities. Creativity, originality, and musical expression are essential components of this free-choice program, allowing candidates to demonstrate their unique interpretations. Participants should draw inspiration from the theme “Fantasy – from Baroque to Modern,” exploring how the concept of fantasy has evolved across musical eras and styles. Each candidate will present a 40-minute recital featuring works of their choice and must provide a title and description of their program. While piano and harpsichord are traditional options, candidates are welcome to incorporate other instruments, provided they arrange for their own transportation and associated costs.
PRIZES
First Prize
5000€
The first prize winner will receive a cash prize of €5,000, an invitation to perform a recital at TFF 2028, and a full scholarship to attend the 2026 Penthesilea Academy in Austria to study with Karin Bonelli from the Vienna Philharmonic.
Second Prize
2500€
The second prize winner will receive a cash prize of €2,500 and a full scholarship to attend the 2026 International Flute Seminar in Bruges to study with Peter Verhoyen from the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra.
Third Prize
1250€
The third prize winner will receive a cash prize of €1,250 and a full scholarship to attend the 2027 Probespielakademie in Germany to study with Jeremy Abergel from the Hannover State Opera.
Best Interpretation Award
500€
A Best Interpretation Award of €500 will be given by the Finnish Association of Composers for the best performance of L. Wennäkoski’s Ilmakehästä.
PRIZES
First Prize
5000€
The first prize winner will receive a cash prize of €5,000, an invitation to perform a recital at TFF 2028, and a full scholarship to attend the 2026 Penthesilea Academy in Austria to study with Karin Bonelli from the Vienna Philharmonic.
Second Prize
2500€
The second prize winner will receive a cash prize of €2,500 and a full scholarship to attend the 2026 International Flute Seminar in Bruges to study with Peter Verhoyen from the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra.
Third Prize
1250€
The third prize winner will receive a cash prize of €1,250 and a full scholarship to attend the 2027 Probespielakademie in Germany to study with Jeremy Abergel from the Hannover State Opera.
Best Interpretation Award
500€
A Best Interpretation Award of €500 will be given by the Finnish Association of Composers for the best performance of L. Wennäkoski’s Ilmakehästä.
First Round Jury
The jury for the first round is composed of distinguished international soloists and professors, including Mario Caroli (Head of the Jury and Professor at the University of Music Freiburg), Noemi Gyori (international soloist and Professor at the Royal Northern College of Music), Anna Besson (Professor at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels and the Amsterdam Conservatory), and Amy Porter (Professor at Michigan State University). The jury for the semifinal and final rounds will be announced at a later date.
Mario Caroli
Noemi Gyori
Anna Besson
Amy Porter
First Round Jury
The jury for the first round is composed of distinguished international soloists and professors, including Mario Caroli (Head of the Jury and Professor at the University of Music Freiburg), Noemi Gyori (international soloist and Professor at the Royal Northern College of Music), Anna Besson (Professor at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels and the Amsterdam Conservatory), and Amy Porter (Professor at Michigan State University). The jury for the semifinal and final rounds will be announced at a later date.
Mario Caroli
Noemi Gyori
Anna Besson
Amy Porter
Previous Competition Winners
We take pride in the fact that former competition participants have secured prestigious orchestral positions at renowned institutions, including Deutsche Oper Berlin, Staatskapelle Dresden, and Deutsche Radio Philharmonie Saarbrücken Kaiserslautern. Furthermore, many have achieved remarkable success in esteemed international competitions worldwide, such as the Nielsen Flute Competition, Kobe International Flute Competition, and the Maxence Larrieu International Flute Competition, among others.
Previous Competition Winners
We take pride in the fact that former competition participants have secured prestigious orchestral positions at renowned institutions, including Deutsche Oper Berlin, Staatskapelle Dresden, and Deutsche Radio Philharmonie Saarbrücken Kaiserslautern. Furthermore, many have achieved remarkable success in esteemed international competitions worldwide, such as the Nielsen Flute Competition, Kobe International Flute Competition, and the Maxence Larrieu International Flute Competition, among others.