The 2nd Tampere Flute Fest welcomes flutists from Finland and around the world to join us for an exciting 3-day flute event on April 23-25, 2021 at Tampere Hall in Finland.

The 2021 festival will offer many enriching opportunities for performers, students, teachers, and flute lovers alike, to participate in masterclasses, workshops, five competitions, the TFF Flute Orchestra, and a Rising Stars Program for young flutists ages 6-17, as well as engaging exhibitions organized by Huilupiste.

Among the 2021 TFF artists include internationally acclaimed soloists, orchestral flutists and professors. The festival welcomes Silvia Careddu (Vienna Philharmonic), Carlos Cano Escribá (Latin Grammy), Francisco López (Oslo Philharmonic), Kerttu Aalto-Setälä (Swedish Radio Orchestra), Yuki Koyama (Finnish Radio Orchestra), and many other well-known flutists.

Make sure to check out TFF’s website for more information about its main attractions, including the Nordic Delights of the Flute Gala Concert which will present an all Nordic-inspired program!

www.tampereflutefest.com

COMPETITIONS

2021 Young Artist Competition

TFF’s 2nd Young Artist Competition is divided into these age categories. Qualifying contestants will perform at the 2021 TFF. Winners will receive cash prices, awards, and the opportunity to perform in a recital the year following the festival. Category A (18-30 years old) Category B (12-17 years old) Category C (6-11 years old) Applicants will be accepted based on a preliminary round video.

Deadline: March 1, 2021

2021 Orchestral Competition

TFF’s Orchestral Competition is open to flutists ages 18-30 years old. Three winners will be chosen to perform in a masterclass for the Principal Flutist of the Dutch National Ballet Orchestra Sarah Ouakrat and receive a one-year career and development study plan with Dr. Heidi Kay Begay from Flute360 Podcast. Applicants will be accepted based on a preliminary and final round video.

Deadline: February 15, 2021

2021 Piccolo Orchestral Competition

TFF’s Piccolo Orchestral Competition is open to piccoloist ages 18-30 years old. Three winners will be chosen to perform in a masterclass for international soloist Heili Rosin and receive a one-year career and development study plan with Dr. Heidi Kay Begay from Flute360 Podcast. Applicants will be accepted based on a preliminary and final round video.

Deadline: February 15, 2021

2021 Masterclass Competition

TFF’s Masterclass Competition gives young flutists the opportunity to perform and learn from a recognized flute specialist. Qualifying contestants will perform at the 2021 festival. Masterclass professors include: Silvia Careddu (ITA) Yuki Koyama (JPN) Alexis Roman (FRA) Francisco López (ESP) Applicants will be accepted based on a preliminary and final round video.

Deadline: March 8, 2021

2021 Flute Lovers Competition

TFF’s Flute Lovers Competition is open to flute enthusiasts of all nationalities over the age of 18 years. Winners will receive an award given by a flute company and an online lesson with the Principal Flutist of the Finnish National Opera and Ballet Orchestra Alexis Roman. Applicants will be accepted based on a preliminary and final round video.

Deadline: March 5, 2021

The 2nd Tampere Flute Fest welcomes flutists from Finland and around the world to join us for an exciting 3-day flute event on April 23-25, 2021 at Tampere Hall in Finland.

The 2021 festival will offer many enriching opportunities for performers, students, teachers, and flute lovers alike, to participate in masterclasses, workshops, five competitions, the TFF Flute Orchestra, and a Rising Stars Program for young flutists ages 6-17, as well as engaging exhibitions organized by Huilupiste.

Among the 2021 TFF artists include internationally acclaimed soloists, orchestral flutists and professors. The festival welcomes Silvia Careddu (Vienna Philharmonic), Carlos Cano Escribá (Latin Grammy), Francisco López (Oslo Philharmonic), Kerttu Aalto-Setälä (Swedish Radio Orchestra), Yuki Koyama (Finnish Radio Orchestra), and many other well-known flutists.

Make sure to check out TFF’s website for more information about its main attractions, including the Nordic Delights of the Flute Gala Concert which will present an all Nordic-inspired program!

www.tampereflutefest.com

COMPETITIONS

2021 Young Artist Competition

TFF’s 2nd Young Artist Competition is divided into these age categories. Qualifying contestants will perform at the 2021 TFF. Winners will receive cash prices, awards, and the opportunity to perform in a recital the year following the festival. Category A (18-30 years old) Category B (12-17 years old) Category C (6-11 years old) Applicants will be accepted based on a preliminary round video.

Deadline: March 1, 2021

2021 Orchestral Competition

TFF’s Orchestral Competition is open to flutists ages 18-30 years old. Three winners will be chosen to perform in a masterclass for the Principal Flutist of the Dutch National Ballet Orchestra Sarah Ouakrat and receive a one-year career and development study plan with Dr. Heidi Kay Begay from Flute360 Podcast. Applicants will be accepted based on a preliminary and final round video.

Deadline: February 15, 2021

2021 Piccolo Orchestral Competition

TFF’s Piccolo Orchestral Competition is open to piccoloist ages 18-30 years old. Three winners will be chosen to perform in a masterclass for international soloist Heili Rosin and receive a one-year career and development study plan with Dr. Heidi Kay Begay from Flute360 Podcast. Applicants will be accepted based on a preliminary and final round video.

Deadline: February 15, 2021

2021 Masterclass Competition

TFF’s Masterclass Competition gives young flutists the opportunity to perform and learn from a recognized flute specialist. Qualifying contestants will perform at the 2021 festival. Masterclass professors include: Silvia Careddu (ITA) Yuki Koyama (JPN) Alexis Roman (FRA) Francisco López (ESP) Applicants will be accepted based on a preliminary and final round video.

Deadline: March 8, 2021

2021 Flute Lovers Competition

TFF’s Flute Lovers Competition is open to flute enthusiasts of all nationalities over the age of 18 years. Winners will receive an award given by a flute company and an online lesson with the Principal Flutist of the Finnish National Opera and Ballet Orchestra Alexis Roman. Applicants will be accepted based on a preliminary and final round video.

Deadline: March 5, 2021