I really enjoyed this podcast about how to deal with Envy, the ever recurring human phenomena. Super listening. Here's the link and the blurb to go with it.
Annalisa (podcast host) writes:What is envy? How does it differ from jealously? Where does it come from and how does it manifest? If you've ever left a person feeling like little bits of you have been taken away, well envy may be the answer. We talk about how envy feels, why people get jealous or envious, how it's on the rise with social media; and we also talk about some nifty ways to 'interrupt' envy. How to answer back to those barbs. I found this one of the most thought-provoking episodes I've ever done and I have to admit I looked at certain people in a different way. Dare I say this is life-changing? I think it might be.
I thought it might be helpful for new readers to know about my free flute pdfs in a single blogpost, so here are all the links below. They've been created over the years, and can be printed out for your practise pleasure. Enjoy! Best, Jen
I'm really enjoying the long-running Flute Vlog of Katie Althen-Velázquez . She is a recent graduate of the Juilliard, now free-lancing and making realistic videos about her life as a flutist. See all her vlog videos here.
I enjoyed her honest talk about taking auditions as well as how she feels when "down in the dumps". So honest, so real, and such a good reality check! Yes, I feel exactly like that when I'm in the dumps about my playing too!
But here's a new twist! Katie is playing a set of Advanced-Intermediate etudes that I've never heard before, and playing them beautifully, and giving tips! You can download the pdf of the etudes for free at IMSLP: Kummer op 110
And here are the first three videos so far (Kummer Etude youtube playlist).
And if these particular Kummer etudes are just a little too advanced, there are plenty of Intermediate etudes on Katie's Playlist; An Etude a Day, which may be more familiar to you.
I spent a lovely rainy Saturday afternoon having my day brightened by the gorgeous sound of the flute playing of William Bennett, the funny stories about his life, and the exquisite playing of Wibb's students. Can't wait to hear part two today in the fog and rain too. Following the concert there is a very interesting interview with Lorna McGhee about studying with Wibb. See below. Enjoy! Jen
Celebrating Wibb! TheWilliam Bennett Memorial Concert
Happy Ho-ho-hos to all near and far on this festive day! And Healthy thriving New Year too! There has been much discussion and happy new discovery on one of the flute groups this week about the marvellous group Quintessenz.
Quintessenz has been around since 1996 and I was the happy recipient of some of their earliest scores from piccoloist/arranger Gudrun Hinz. She's a kind and wonderful soul. I see she's not currently performing with the group, so I hope all is well.
1. All issues of Flutetalk online are now free to read. There's no search or index function but holy cow there are tons and tons of topics covered from 2008 to now. Wowza.
You can use his recordings to pre-rehearse before your quartet rehearsals by playing along. When I was preparing students for quartet, I only wish I'd had these recordings of the quartet repertoire for prep. and time-saving with so few reherasals! For example, this is so in tune for bass flute unison with C-flute; wowza!
A Gaelic Offering by McMichael - Lake Solace (video)
4. And this ribs and flutist's shoulder-blades article was super interesting too. I'm hoping there will be more on this topic, as this is where my primary flute injury is: the left scapula. I'm now working it out with trigger point massage therapy. Will update when more news.
Enjoy your upcoming holidays with all this great flute stuff.
I. Solo 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 using programme notes. The repertoire can include solo pieces and pieces with piano.
NB: The Solo 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
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’)
III. Semi-Final: Personal Artistic Project: 20% of the evaluation
Presentation and defense of a personal artistic project
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FINAL ROUND WITH ORCHESTRA
W. A. Mozart: Andante in C Major, K. 315
as well as:
One concerto from the following list:
M. A. Dalbavie: Flute concerto
J. Ibert: Flute concerto
C. Nielsen: Flute concerto
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Enjoy the competition. Winners updated as announced. Nov. 5th 2023.