【𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 -The event ended with Success】
Congratulations to all the winners of the 3rd Hong Kong International Flute Competition!
【𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – Grand Cup R𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭】
First Prize:
E20240102154549694 Valentin Kruger
Second Prize:
E20240102233306534 Tomás Celeste
Third Prize:
E20231226224537257 Shih-Ting Kuo
E20240102204418581 Ci Song
【𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – Young Artist Level (Parsons Music Prize) R𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭】
First Prize:
E20240102143712679 Maria Ines da Costa Cristino
Second Prize:
E20240101233112380 YuWen Su
Third Prize:
E20240102222105528 Xiaojiao Song
Special Award:
E20231202164834642 Sijun Wang
Outstanding Award:
E20231229160229233 Karolina Babaeva
E20240102100640105 Qizhi Li
E20231228224201669 Yiu Fu Rhythm Zhang
E20240102152511921 Chen Tsai-Chun
【𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – Solo Senior 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 R𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭】
First Prize
E20231226095656646 Matrona Eremina
Second Prize
E20240103185101233 Ke Mei
Third Prize
E20240102135809431 You Wu
Outstanding Award
E20240101135911265 YI-ROU CHEN
E20231229140250447 Zi Huang
【𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – Solo Intermediate Level R𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭】
First Prize:
E20240102094036894 YUAN XU
E20231231154106737 Tian zuwei
E20240102145543609 Qing Zhu
Second Prize:
E20240102232309705 Xinyu Yan
E20231201165114986 Bangxin Deng
E20231231213032367 Yuxuan Mu
E20240102002319533 Wing Kiu Kwok
Third Prize:
E20231225233203508 Yi Ge Peng
E20231228151345498 YINING WANG
E20231226132910591 Xinhe Zhao
E20240102223225573 tongchu Gao
E20240102221431475 JingShan Huang
E20240103221422551 Caleb Liu
【𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐨 Junior 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 R𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭】
First Prize
E20231224141331199 Xiaomeng Lei
Second Prize
E20231201164645544 Bangxin Deng
E20240103174129678 Jie En Elizabeth Ng
Third Prize
E20231228212411716 Chen Sheung
E20240102104842616 Qier Lu
E20231231205948413 Weining Zhang
Outstanding Award
E20231231125259458 YUZHE CHEN
E20240102210450111 Amy Ge
E20240103204130447 AVA WENXI PANG
【𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – Elite Young Flautist II R𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭】
First Prize:
E20240102185614561 Yiwen Lu
Second Prize:
E20240102094619853 ZHI QINGYU
Third Prize:
E20231231110434200 Caitlyn Woo
Outstanding Award:
E20240103172313439 Shuhan Ding
E20240101184002962 Wu Doria
E20240102171119118 enqi TIAN
【𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – Elite Young Flautist I R𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭】
First Prize:
E20240102180256305 xier zhou
Second Prize:
E20240102205348708 Muhan Hao
Third Prize:
E20240126154201812 Sing Yin Chan
Outstanding Award:
E20240103002900659 NuoYi Lin
【𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – Ensemble Groups R𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭】
【𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – Amateur Advanced Level R𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭】
First Prize:
E20240103172043633 Corey Andrew Nelson
Second Prize:
E20231201214011513 TIANYANG CHEN
【𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – Grand Cup Finalists R𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭】
Grand Cup Finalist
E20240102233306534 Tomás Celeste
E20240102154549694 Valentin Kruger
E20231226224537257 Shih-Ting Kuo
E20240102204418581 Ci Song
【Solo Young Artist Level – Finalist】
【Grand Cup – 2nd Round Finalist】
E20240102233306534 Tomás Celeste
E20240102152511921 Chen Tsai-Chun
E20231231003017705 Yun-Chieh Chen
E20231219215217160 Fang-Yu Huang
E20240102154549694 Valentin Kruger
E20231226224537257 Shih-Ting Kuo
E20240102003112575 Yanbin Liu
E20240102165852236 Xinran Luo
E20240103000433209 Qinwen Ma
E20240102204418581 Ci Song
E20240103083632324 Dora Szabo
E20240101201906668 Yuchen Xie
【Competition Schedule 】(updated on 25/4/2024)
– For Competition Venues and Personal Numbers, please kindly refer to the confirmation email sent
1 May 2024:
3rd Hong Kong International Flute Competition Grand Cup
- 10:00-13:00: 1st Round
Young Artist Level (Parsons Music Prize) Solo
- 14:30-18:30: Section A 1st Round
- 19:00-22:00: Section B 1st Round
2 May 2024:
Junior Level Solo
- 14:30-17:00: Section A and B Finals
Senior Level (Parsons Music Prize) Solo
- 17:30-19:30: Section A Finals
- 20:00-22:00: Section B Finals
3 May 2024:
3rd Hong Kong International Flute Competition Grand Cup
- 10:00-12:30: 2nd Round
Amateur (Advanced) Solo
- 10:15-10:45: Finals
Young Artist Level (Parsons Music Prize) Solo
- 13:00-15:30: Section A Finals
- 16:00-19:00: Section B Finals
Intermediate Level Solo
- 13:00-16:00: Section A Finals
- 16:00-19:00: Section B Finals
Ensemble Groups
- 19:30-21:00: Finals
4 May 2024:
Elite Young Flautist Groups I and II
- 10:00-11:30: Finals
3rd Hong Kong International Flute Competition Grand Cup
- 14:00-17:00: Finals
【Tips to all Contestants】
- Identification documents: Please bring an identification document with a personal photo, such as a Hong Kong ID card, identity card, Hong Kong/Macau travel permit, or passport. This will be used for identity verification.
- Original sheet music: Due to strict laws in Hong Kong, only original sheet music is accepted for the competition. Please bring the original sheet music for your performance. If you plan to use legally obtained electronic sheet music, you still need to print it out on paper and keep the proof of purchase for the original electronic version.
- Final confirmation email: You need to present the confirmation email for the final round to prove your eligibility to participate.
- Instrument: Please bring the instrument you will be using for the competition and ensure its proper care. The organizers will not be responsible for any loss or damage.
- Recording and photography restrictions: During the competition, recording and photography are strictly prohibited inside the venue to maintain a quiet environment for the participants. However, you are welcome to take photos before and after the competition, and there will be a separate photo session and autograph signing after the Gala Concert where you can have close contact with the judges.
- Visa, transportation, and accommodation arrangements: Prepare the necessary arrangements for your visa, transportation to Hong Kong, and accommodation during your stay.
- Cash: Some merchants in Hong Kong accept payment methods like Alipay and WeChat Pay, but it is recommended to have Hong Kong dollars in cash based on your needs.
- Power adapter: Hong Kong uses British-style power plugs, so it is advisable to prepare a power adapter before your trip.
Please note that the above requirements are specific to participating in an offline competition in Hong Kong. If you are participating in specific competition-related events, there may be additional specific requirements. It is recommended to review the rules and requirements of the competition or event to ensure you have prepared all the necessary materials and documents.
【3𝒓𝒅 𝑯𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝑲𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑭𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 – 𝑮𝒂𝒍𝒂 𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 】
Tickets are now available for sale.
Ticket price: 380HKD, 280HKD (full-time students and people aged 60 and above can enjoy half-price discount)
Ticket opening time: April 4, 2024
Ticket purchasing platform: City Ticketing Network (www.urbtix.hk)
Time: 19:30 pm on May 4, 2024 (Saturday)
Venue: Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall
The 3rd Hong Kong International Flute Competition – Flute and Accessories Exhibition
The flute exhibition invites renowned flute manufacturers to showcase their latest flute accessories. There will be no admission fee for the exhibition, and all interested individuals are welcome to visit, engage in discussions, and try out the latest products.
Date: May 2nd to May 3rd, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Address: Room 305, 3rd floor, Harbour View International, 4 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong.
The 3rd Hong Kong International Flute Competition – Gala Performance
The 3rd Hong Kong International Flute Competition will be held on May 4, 2024. 🎉
Ticket Prices: 380 HKD, 280 HKD (full-time students and individuals aged 60 and above are eligible for a half-price discount)
Ticketing Platform: Urbtix (www.urbtix.hk) / +852-31661288
Performance Date: May 4, 2024 (Saturday) at 19:30
Venue: Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall
Tickets will be available for public sale on April 4, 2024.
The 3rd Hong Kong International Flute Competition Side Events – Masterclasses
The 3rd Hong Kong International Flute Competition is thrilled to announce the inclusion of four esteemed flautists who will be conducting individual teaching sessions and one-on-one exchange masterclasses during the competition.
Masterclass Guests:
- Paul Edmund-Davies
- Shigenori Kudo
- Vincent Lucas
- Michel Bellavance
The masterclasses are scheduled to take place on May 2nd. This event is open to everyone, offering a unique opportunity for participants to interact with and learn from these exceptional musicians in person. Additionally, upon request, the organizers can arrange on-site translation and other charged services. It is important to note that spaces for this event are limited, and registration will be closed once capacity is reached.
For further inquiries or registration, please send an email to the organizer’s address at hkfahk@qq.com and hkintlflutecompetition@gmail.com . In the email subject, please indicate “Registration Application for the 3rd Hong Kong International Flute Competition Side Events – Masterclass” We will process your registration inquiries/applications as soon as possible and contact you with specific timing once it is confirmed.
Competition Notification
We appreciate the enthusiastic participation of all contestants.
The organizing committee will allocate the schedules for each game session based on the registration situation. We will send individual participation notifications to each contestant at a later time. Please be patient and wait for the notifications.
All confirmation emails have been sent out.
Confirmation emails for all the qualifiers have been sent out. Please check your email to confirm your qualification status. The competition will take place between May 1st, 2024, and May 4th, 2024, and the specific competition time will be notified to participants after the registration deadline, once all the details are arranged.
To ensure that you receive the latest updates in a timely manner, please keep a close eye on our official website for notifications. We will announce the specific competition time and other important information on the official website.
Result Announcement
The list of finalists for the 3rd Hong Kong International Flute Competition will be announced on January 27th. In order to provide a quicker and more convenient means of notification, we will inform all qualified participants through Online and Email channels. Please be sure to check your email inbox after January 27th to see if you have received our notification.
LATEST UPDATE – Delay in Announcement
Thank you to all flute enthusiasts for your enthusiastic participation!
This year’s competition has attracted flute enthusiasts from Russia, the United States, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, among others. The judges wish to have more time to review each preliminary video. Therefore, the organizers have decided to delay the announcement of the shortlisted candidates until January 27, 2024.
During this period, no further changes or new registrations will be accepted. We are committed to ensuring a fair evaluation for all participants. Once again, we appreciate everyone’s support!
LATEST UPDATE
The submission period for the 3rd Hong Kong International Flute Competition has ended. The Organizing Committee will no longer accept any competition videos or make any changes to the contestants’ application details. Please stay tuned to our website for the competition results. The final scores will be announced on the webpage on January 14, 2024.
IMPORTANT DATES TO BE NOTED
- Preliminary Registration and Submission Videos:
- Begins: December 1, 2023
- Deadline: January 3, 2024
- Finalists Announcement:
- Date: January 14, 2024
- Announcement method: On our website
- Final Registration:
- Open: January 14, 2024
- Deadline: February 5, 2024
- The 3rd Hong Kong International Flute Competition (On-site Competition) will take place from May 1, 2024, to May 4, 2024.
Co-organized by the Hong Kong Flute Association and the Hong Kong Flute Academy, the 3rd edition of the Hong Kong International Flute Competition (HKIFC) will take place from 1st May 2024 to 4th May 2024 at the Hong Kong City Hall, specifically in the Recital Hall, Theatre, and Concert Hall.
Judges
- Paul Edmund Davies
- Shigenori Kudo
- Vincent Lucas
- Michel Bellavance
- Lin Yi Hui
- Yan Qi
- Ni Yi Zhen
- Lam Wing Cheung
- Daniel Park Hai Sung
- Yew Kia Koh
- Matthew Wu
