The 21st International Friedrich Kuhlau Flute Competition
2025-10-19 - 2025-10-25 | International Friedrich Kuhlau Flute Competition, Herzogenplatz 2, Uelzen, 29525, Germany
11th Kobe International Flute Competition
About the Competition:

Founded in 1985 and held every four years.
Focuses exclusively on flute performance.
Recognized by the World Federation of International Music Competitions (WFIMC).

Jury:

Chairperson: SAKAI Hideaki (Japan)
Members: Silvia CAREDDU (Italy), Renate GREISS-ARMIN (Germany), Timothy HUTCHINS (Canada), Andrea LIEBERKNECHT (Germany), Andrea OLIVA (Italy), PIAO Meixiang (China), Felix RENGGLI (Switzerland), SAKUMA Yumiko (Japan)

Competition Rounds:

Three rounds: First, Second, and Final.
Preliminary Screening through video pre-selection.
Up to 40 contestants will participate.
Performances open to the public and streamed online.

Prizes:

First Prize: 2,000,000 Japanese yen / Certificate of Merit
Third Prize: 500,000 Japanese yen / Certificate of Merit
Fourth to Sixth Prizes: 200,000 Japanese yen / Certificate of Merit
Additional special prizes may be awarded.

History:

Originally part of the Universiade in Kobe.
Overcame challenges like the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake and COVID-19 pandemic.
Record participation in recent editions, with 483 applicants from 44 countries in 2022.

Notable Past Winners:

Emmanuel Pahud (1989): Principal flutist, Berlin Philharmonic
Sarah Louvion (2001): Principal flutist, Frankfurt Opera and Museum Orchestra
Mathilde Calderini (2013): Principal flutist, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France

For more information, visit the Kobe International Flute Competition website.

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Management Committee of the Kobe International Flute Competition, Kobe City Government, Kobe Cultural Foundation, Japan Federation of Musicians, Japan Flutists Association

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Kobe Bunka Hall, Medium Hall

4-2-2 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku

Kobe,

Hyogo

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