The Porto.Flute Festival 2025 promises to be an exciting event for flutists, musicians, and music enthusiasts. Taking place on March 3-5, 2025, at the Conservatório de Música do Porto, the festival will bring together renowned flutists, educators, and performers for a vibrant exchange of music, technique, and artistry. The event opens with a special Opening Concert on March 2 at the Salão Árabe, Palácio da Bolsa.
This year’s edition features masterclasses, concerts, workshops, and ensemble performances, providing an excellent opportunity for flutists of all levels to engage in learning, networking, and performance.
Opening Concert
The festival will commence with an exclusive Opening Concert on March 2, 2025, at 19:30, held at the Salão Árabe, Palácio da Bolsa. This concert features performances by:
- Adriana Ferreira – Flute
- Beatriz Baião – Flute/Piccolo
- Isolda Crespi Rubio – Piano
Masterclasses
A series of masterclasses will be conducted by distinguished flutists, offering invaluable insights into technique, interpretation, and performance. The schedule is as follows:
March 3, 2025 – 09:30
- Sónia Pais – Piano Bar, Conservatório de Música do Porto
- Adriana Ferreira – Pequeno Auditório, Conservatório de Música do Porto
- Michel Bellavance – Sala 0.08, Conservatório de Música do Porto
- Beatriz Baião – Sala -2.01, Conservatório de Música do Porto
March 4, 2025 – 09:30
- Christian Farroni – Piano Bar, Conservatório de Música do Porto
- Sarah Louvion – Pequeno Auditório, Conservatório de Música do Porto
- Giovanni Gandolfo – Sala -2.01, Conservatório de Música do Porto
- Henrik Wiese – Sala 0.08, Conservatório de Música do Porto
Concerts & Recitals
Several performances will highlight the artistry of both established and emerging flutists:
March 3, 2025
- 14:15 – Recital: Christian Farroni (Flute) & Cristóvão Luiz (Piano) – Auditório, Conservatório de Música do Porto
- 18:00 – Recital: Giovanni Gandolfo (Piccolo), Sarah Louvion (Flute), Isolda Crespi Rubio (Piano) – Auditório, Conservatório de Música do Porto
- 19:30 – Recital: Anna Garzuly-Wahlgren (Flute), Sónia Pais (Flute), Cristóvão Luiz (Piano) – Auditório, Conservatório de Música do Porto
March 4, 2025
- 14:15 – Recital: Kersten McCall (Flute) & Madarys Morgan (Piano) – Auditório, Conservatório de Música do Porto
- 18:00 – Recital: Sarah Rumer (Flute) & Isolda Crespi Rubio (Piano) – Auditório, Conservatório de Música do Porto
- 19:30 – Recital: Henrik Wiese (Flute), Michel Bellavance (Flute), Cristóvão Luiz (Piano) – Auditório, Conservatório de Música do Porto
March 5, 2025
- 14:15 – Young Talent Recital: Quarteto “Quatro Ventos” featuring Leonor Moreira, Margarida Filis, Miguel Almeida, and Teresa Perfeito – Auditório, Conservatório de Música do Porto
- 18:00 – Final Concert: Flute Ensembles, conducted by Tiago Moreira da Silva – Auditório, Conservatório de Música do Porto
Workshops
The festival also includes engaging workshops that cover diverse topics relevant to flutists and musicians:
March 3, 2025
- 15:15 – “Warm Up Flute Gym”, led by Gil Magalhães – Sala -2.03, Conservatório de Música do Porto
March 4, 2025
- 09:30 – “Mentor (In) Visível”, led by Raquel Silva – Sala -2.03, Conservatório de Música do Porto
- 15:15 – “Optometry & Visual Performance”, led by Jorge Montenegro – Sala -2.03, Conservatório de Música do Porto
March 5, 2025
- 09:30 – “Expression Through Sound”, led by Henrik Wiese – Sala -2.03, Conservatório de Música do Porto
Join the Festival
The Porto.Flute Festival 2025 is an incredible opportunity for flutists, students, and professionals to come together, learn, and celebrate the art of flute playing. Whether participating in a masterclass, recital, workshop, or ensemble performance, attendees can expect a dynamic and inspiring musical experience.
For more information and to register, visit the official Porto.Flute Festival website or the oficial Facebook Page
