BUILDING ARTISTIC BRIDGES BETWEEN CANADA AND LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRIES
“TLAFF 2016 was a resounding success thanks to your support and sponsorship! This year we are growing and presenting more artists and events and a new International Flute Competition. Our celebrated Guest Artists will capture your hearts with live performances and inspiring educational events. There is no better place for this multicultural flute extravaganza than the diverse city of Toronto!
TLAFF 2017 will provide opportunities to listen, learn and be inspired. Our passionate team supports the career paths of flutists from all over the world by building artistic bridges between Canada and over ten Latin American countries. But above all, we hope that you join us in the celebration and discovery of Latin American music and flutists from across the globe.”
Alheli Pimienta Barajas
TLAFF Executive Director
TLAFF 2017 INTERNATIONAL GUEST ARTISTS
CHRISTINE BEARD
Piccolo Artist and Clinician, USA
Described by Flute Focus as “…having shattered any notions that the piccolo might be lacking in deep, expressive powers” Christine Erlander Beard enjoys an active international career as a soloist, chamber artist and teacher, constantly in demand as performer and clinician at flute festivals throughout North America, South America and Europe. Learn More
CLAUDIO TARRIS
Conductor and Clinician, Mexico/Argentina
Claudio Tarris was born in Argentina and has been living in Monterrey Mexico since his appointment as conductor, Principal Violist and orchestrator of the UANL Symphony Orchestra in 1992. In addition to viola performance and conducting, he has mastered a variety of musical activities, including composition, pedagogy and curriculum development, musical acoustics, jazz composition and record production. He has been a lecturer and a published author as well as the director of musical institutions of higher education in Ecuador and Mexico. Learn More
MIGUEL ANGEL VILLANUEVA
International Soloist and Clinician, Mexico
Miguel Ángel Villanueva is Mexico’s most active flute soloist. His recordings include the complete works for flute by Mexican composer Eduardo Angulo and the flute concertos by Eugenio Toussaint, Horacio Uribe, Lucia Álvarez and many others. He has appeared as soloist with the Münchener-Streicher Ensemble, the Orchestra de la Cité Universitaire and all the major orchestras in Mexico. He was invited to perform as principal flute with the Berliner Mozart Ensemble on a European tour. As a recitalist, he has performed in Mexico, France, England, Czech Republic, Germany, Ireland, Austria, Portugal, Canada and the USA. Learn More
SUSAN HOEPPNER
International Soloist and Clinician, Canada
Canada’s preeminent flutist Susan Hoeppner is appreciated for being a “born soloist” (Globe & Mail), where “one can almost hear the words in her flute song” (Washington Post). Susan maintains a busy schedule as international solo recitalist and chamber musician. She was recently nominated for a JUNO award, Canada’s highest musical honour, for her latest recording “American Flute Masterpieces” on the Marquis Classics label with pianist Lydia Wong. Learn More
JOSUÉ CASILLAS
Orchestral Flutist, Puerto Rico
Josué Casillas is the principal flutist of the Orquesta Sinfónica de Puerto Rico (OSPR) and the flute professor at the Conservatorio de Música de Puerto Rico (CMPR). Currently, Josué Casillas maintains a busy schedule performing and teaching in his beloved San Juan, Puerto Rico, as well as in the US and Latin America. Learn More
DUO BARRENECHEA
International Chamber Ensemble, Brazil
Duo Barrenechea, formed by flutist Sérgio Barrenechea and his wife, pianist Lúcia Barrenechea, have been performing extensively since 1989. In addition to their artistic activities, they are teachers and scholars. Duo Barrenechea aims to explore a wide repertoire for flute and piano and dedicate their career to the promotion of Brazilian music. Their CD “Moments in Paris” is available on their website. Learn More
DARWIN COSME
Featured Young Artist, Puerto Rico
Award-winning flutist Darwin Cosme is a solo, orchestral and chamber musician. He performs with the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra, the Philharmonia Symphony Orchestra, and Camerata Filarmónica, among others. Learn More
YOLANDA TAPIA
Collaborative Pianist, Mexico
Award winning Mexican pianist Yolanda Tapia has been a Fulbright scholar and has won many competitions in Mexico, Costa Rica and Canada. She is a Doctoral Candidate at the University of Western Ontario where she performs as a collaborative pianist. Learn More
COMPETITION
Welcome to the 1st TLAFF 2017 International Flute Competition. This year we are hosting Youth, Young Artist and Chamber Ensemble Categories!
Our awards include:
A featured concert at TLAFF 2018 with a World Premiere composition written just for you
An opportunity to perform as a soloist with a full orchestra in TLAFF 2018
Long and McQuade gift cards, free lessons, coachings and much more
Competition Sponsored By:
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REGISTRATION
Deadline: March 24, 2017
- Please download the registration form, fill out the applicable pages
- Submit to info@tlaff.ca
- Our organizers will get back to you with the results of your application and instruction on your next steps!
- Don’t forget to pay your fees before the deadline: March 24, 2017.