Seiya Ueno

Flute Jury 2023

Biography

Born in Tokyo in 1989, Seiya Ueno studied at the Tokyo National University of Music and Fine Arts, the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris and the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in where he completed his postgraduate studies with distinction.

A prizewinner at major competitions in Japan, in 2008 Seiya Ueno was awarded the Grand-Prix at the 8th Jean-Pierre Rampal International Flute Competition in Paris, an event that launched his career as an international artist. He is also a laureate of prestigious international competitions, such as the Jean-Pierre Rampal Competition, the Nicolet Competition, the Maxence Larrieu Competition, the Aeolus Competition and the New York Young Artists Competition.

Ueno regularly performs in Japan and abroad with internationally acclaimed orchestras. He is also actively involved in the promotion and teaching of music to young people; he organises flute camps with world-renowned flutists, has served as a judge and chairman of international competitions, and runs the "Music for Children" Foundation, inviting students to his concerts free of charge.

He is currently an Associate Professor at the Osaka College of Music. He is also a founder of the Otonosumuheya Music School, and the leader of the Tokyo Baroque Player.

(March 2023)

 

 

Events

04.11.2023 - 19:00, Victoria Hall, Genève
Final Round with the OSR

FLUTE 2023 | FINAL ROUND WITH ORCHESTRA
Saturday 4 November, Victoria Hall, Geneva
 

PROGRAMME

The finalists will perform the following works:

  1. W. A. Mozart: Andante in C Major, K. 315
     
  2. One concerto from the following list:
    • M. A. Dalbavie: Flute concerto
    • J. Ibert: Flute concerto
    • C. Nielsen: Flute concerto

With the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande

The Final Round is followed by the prize-giving ceremony

 

FLUTE JURY MEMBERS

Silvia Careddu, Chair
Denis Bouriakov
Magali Mosnier
Loïc Schneider
Seiya Ueno
Henrik Wiese
Hyeri Yoon

 

30.10.2023 - 01.01.1970 - Salle Franz Liszt, Conservatoire
Semi-Final Round in 3 parts

77th CONCOURS DE GENÈVE
FLUTE 2023 - SEMI-FINAL ROUND IN 3 PARTS
maximum 8 candidates
 

I. Recital (50-60 min): 45% of the evaluation

Free programme. The repertoire of the Solo Recital is at the free choice of the candidate. It must be constructed as a concert and explained by a programme note. The repertoire can include solo pieces and pieces with piano.

NB: The Recital should not exceed 60 minutes including the entrances/exits of the stage and the possible pauses.

II. Semi-Final: Chamber Music (approx. 45 min): 35% of the evaluation

  1. One baroque sonata with harpsichord from the following list:
    • J. S. Bach: Sonata in E minor, BWV 1034 (14’)
    • J. S. Bach: Sonata in E Major, BWV 1035 (12’)
    • C. P. E. Bach: Sonata in E Major, H 506, Wq 84 (14’)
    • C. P. E. Bach: Sonata in D Major, H 505, Wq 83 (13’)
    • W. F. Bach: Sonata in E minor, FK 32 (11’)
    • M. Blavet: « La Vibray »  Sonata n°2 in D minor, Op.2  (11’)
    • M. Blavet: « La Lumagne » Sonata n°4 in G Major, Op.2 (12’)
    • J. M. Leclair: Sonata n°2 in E minor, Op.9 (15’)
    • J. M. Leclair: Sonata n°7 in G Major, Op.9 (11’)
    • G. B. Platti: Sonata n°6 in G Major, Op.3 (11’)
       
  2. A. Jolivet: Chant de Linos for flute, string trio and harp (11’)
     
  3. K. Juillerat: Work commissioned by the Competition for flute, clarinet and piano (15-20’)

III. Semi-Final: Personal Artistic Project: 20% of the evaluation

Presentation and defense of a personal artistic project

 

 

 

11.09.2023 - 01.01.1970 - En ligne
Online Recital broadcast

77th CONCOURS DE GENÈVE
FLUTE 2023 - ONLINE RECITAL (45 min)
maximum 40 candidates

  1. F. Martin : Ballade for flute and piano (7’)  
     
  2. One sonata for flute and piano from the following list:
    • J.F. Barnett: Grand Sonata in G minor, Op.41 (19’)
    • M. Bonis: Sonata (15’)
    • P. Boulez: Sonatine (12’)
    • M. Olbersleben: Fantaisie Sonata op.17 (21’)
    • S. Prokofiev: Sonata (25’)
    • C. Reinecke: Sonata Undine (25’)
    • E. Schulhoff: Sonata (13’)
    • C.M. Widor: Suite Op. 39 (19’)
       
  3. One contemporary work for flute solo from the following list:
    • B. Furrer: Melodia (2020) (6’)
    • M. Jarrell: Le point est la source de tout (2020)
    • L. Lim: Bioluminescence (2019) (7’)
    • P. Manoury: Saubresauts (2020) (7’)
    • M. Pintscher: Beyond (2013) (12’)
    • J. Widmann: Petite Suite (2016) (6’)
       
  4. Rest of the programme at free choice

NB: The recital should not exceed 45 minutes including entrances/exits to the stage and eventual pauses.
Semi-Final Round in 3 parts: maximum 8 candidates

Deadline for submitting videos: 10 July 2023