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:

W. A. Mozart: Andante in C Major, K. 315
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

01.11.2023 - 01.01.1970 - 17:30 & 19:30, Salle Franz Liszt, Conservatoire

Semi-Final - Chamber Music

77th CONCOURS DE GENÈVE
FLUTE SEMI-FINAL ROUND - CHAMBER MUSIC
1-2 November, Salle Franz Liszt, Conservatoire de Genève
Sessions at 17:30 & 19:30

The eight semi-finalists must present the following chamber music programme (approx. 45 minutes):

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’)
A. Jolivet: Chant de Linos for flute, string trio and harp (11’)
K. Juillerat: Work commissioned by the Competition for flute, clarinet and piano (15-20’)

30.10.2023 - 01.01.1970 - 16:00 & 19:00, Salle Franz Liszt, Conservatoire

Semi-Final - Solo Recital

77th CONCOURS DE GENÈVE
FLUTE SEMI-FINAL - SOLO RECITAL
30-31 October, Salle Franz Liszt, Conservatoire de Genève
Sessions at 16:00 & 19:00

The eight semi-finalists must present a 50 to 60-minute recital. 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.

11.09.2023 - 01.01.1970 - Online

Online Recital broadcast

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

SESSION 1 - MONDAY 11 SEPTEMBER, 10:00 AM GMT+2

Federico Altare, 26 years old

F. Martin: Ballade for flute and piano
M. Pintscher: Beyond
A. Corelli: Violin sonata n°2 in B-flat Major, Op. 5
P. Boulez: Sonatine

Pierre Hurbli, 28 years old

M. Olbersleben: Fantaisie-Sonata, Op. 17
P. Gaubert: Nocturne et Allegro Scherzando
P. Manoury: Soubresauts
F. Martin: Ballade for flute and piano

Mario Bruno, 26 years old

J. M. Leclair: Sonata n°8 in G Major, Op. 1
E. Schulhoff: Flute Sonata, Op. 61
F. Martin: Ballade for flute and piano
M. Pintscher: Beyond

SESSION 2 - MONDAY 11 SEPTEMBER, 2:00 PM GMT+2

Marianna Julia Zolnacz, 24 years old

F. Martin: Ballade for flute and piano
C. Reinecke: Flute Sonata “Undine”, Op. 167
J. Widmann: Petite Suite
C. Debussy: Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune

Katharina Martini, 24 years old

J. Widmann: Petite Suite
F. Martin: Ballade for flute and piano
S. Prokofiev: Flute Sonata, Op. 94
G. F. Haas: Finale

Yena Lim, 23 years old

C. Reinecke: Flute Sonata “Undine”, Op. 167
J. Widmann: Petite Suite
F. Martin: Ballade for flute and piano

SESSION 3 - TUESDAY 12 SEPTEMBER, 10:00 AM GMT+2

Daniel Mieczkowski, 24 years old

F. Martin: Ballade for flute and piano
E. Schulhoff: Flute Sonata, Op. 61
J. Widmann: Petite Suite
O. Nussio: Virtuosismi for flute and piano
H. Dutilleux: Sonatine

Heewon Han, 21 years old

C. M. Widor: Suite, Op. 34
F. Martin: Ballade for flute and piano
C. Debussy: Syrinx
J. Widmann: Petite Suite

Gladys Avignon, 24 years old

F. Martin: Ballade for flute and piano
C. M. Widor: Suite, Op. 34
M. Jarrell: Le point est la source de tout
G. Verdi: Fantasy on “La Traviata” for flute and piano

SESSION 4 - TUESDAY 12 SEPTEMBER, 2:00 PM GMT+2

Manuel Antonio Astudillo Quintero, 27 years old

F. Martin: Ballade for flute and piano
M. Jarrell: Le point est la source de tout
E. Schulhoff: Flute Sonata, Op. 61
A. Jolivet: Flute Sonata

Lisa Meignin, 26 years old

A. Jolivet: Ascèses III - Matière, triple abîme des étoiles, des atomes et des générations
M. Olbersleben: Fantaisie-Sonata, Op. 17
L. Lim: Bioluminescence
F. Martin: Ballade for flute and piano

Uliana Zhivitskaya, 22 years old