British Flute Society & Trinity Laban Flute Festival
Venues: Old Royal Naval College and
St Alfege Church, Greenwich, London SE10
Booking: 020 8668 3360 / www.bfs.org.uk
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance and The British
Flute Society are delighted to present a collaborative Flute
Festival in the stunning baroque setting of the Old Royal Naval
College in Greenwich. Across two days in October, the site will be
a hub of activity for classical music and flute enthusiasts, with a
programme of performances, masterclasses, talks and trade stands
culminating in a rare UK performance from the festival's guest
international artist, acclaimed Dutch flautist and composer
Wil Offermans.
Wil Offermans is known for his
creative and contemporary approach to performance and teaching.
His compositions have been performed by renowned flautists and
flute ensembles around the world, and while his music is
quickly entering into the mainstream repertoire, it has rarely been
performed in the UK. For the festival's closing concert (St
Alfege Church, Friday, 7pm), he will give a special recital of
music rehearsed during the festival alongside a flute
choir and British Flute Society participants.
Further festival highlights include
Trinity Laban's very own Emer McDonough (Principal
Flute of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra) performing repertoire by
Blavet, Debussy and Prokofiev; Anna Noakes
performing with Cuban Lift, and contemporary flute
ensemble Ayre Flutes, made up of past and present
Trinity Laban students. Visitors can also enjoy talks from
Julian Coward, who shares a wealth of experience
from his career in the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and beyond, and
Lynda Coffin on the personalities and schools that
have shaped modern flute playing. Many of these leading musicians
will also be hosting masterclasses with Trinity Laban students,
which members of the public are invited to attend.
Wissam Boustany, Chairman of the
British Flute Society, says: "I spent ten years teaching at Trinity
Laban. Having stood down recently, I am delighted to be able to
bring this festival 'home' to this special conservatoire and look
forward to creating many more inspired opportunities through the
British Flute Society, for students and teachers alike, in the
future."
Ian Mitchell, Head of Wind, Brass and
Percussion at Trinity Laban, says: "We're thrilled to be presenting
this festival in partnership with the British Flute Society. It
will provide a creatively stimulating meeting point for flautists
who are at the forefront of their field and the next generation of
performers and teachers, while hopefully opening up flute music to
a wider audience with a programme that embraces everything from
classical to contemporary via Cuban repertoire."
Advance tickets for the festival are
available from the British Flute Society website www.bfs.org.uk or by calling 020
8668 3360.
For press information, images, interviews and review tickets,
please contact Rosanna Chianta on 020 8305 9520 or r.chianta@trinitylaban.ac.uk
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