Flute 360 | Episode 103: “An Interview with Seiya Ueno” (31:15)
In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Seiya Ueno who is an international flutist and teacher. His performances have been heard in Japan, Germany, France, among other countries. Seiya Ueno and Alexis Roman recently published an album that features W.F. Bach’s Six Duets for Two Flutes. He offers advice on recording an album, maintaining an international career, and more! Finally, Seiya is one of the five guest artists at the Tampere Flute Fest on April 25-26, 2020 in Finland! Check out their website for details and deadlines.
Episode 103 – Main Points:
0:45– Gold Sponsor: Carolyn Nussbaum Music Company 2:01 – Welcome & Introduction! 2:35 – Sapporo, Japan 2:57 – Chaminade, composer 3:04 – Ravel, composer 3:21 – Debussy, composer 3:29 – Poulenc, composer 3:34 – Bizet, composer 3:57 – Question: What is your arrangement process like? 4:56 – Heidi: Please share with the listeners who you are and your musical background! 5:02 – Tokyo, Japan 6:20 – Question: Who were your flute teachers? 6:22 – Seiya’s Answer 7:38 – Boulez, composer 7:46 – Munich, Germany 8:00 – Question: What were the similarities and, or differences among the educational systems found within Japan, Germany, and France? 8:13 – Seiya’s Answer 8:59 – Flute articulation and the German language. 9:18 – Flute resonance and the French language. 11:00 – Telemann’s 12 Fantasias for Solo Flute 11:37 – Heidi: What lessons did you learn while recording and publishing each of your flute albums? 11:48 – Seiya’s Answer 11:52 – Album: Kaleidoscope 12:46 – Album: Digital Bird 12:56 – Yuko Uebayashi, composer 13:06 – Album: Into Love 13:24 – Album: W.F. Bach’s Six Duets for Two Flutes with Alexis Roman 13:37 – Alexis Roman, flutist (E101) 14:05 – Sancan’s Sonatine for Flute and Piano 14:34 – Question: For those who’d like to pursue an international music career, what advice do you have for these flutists? 14:44 – Seiya’s Answer 14:51 – Travel! Note: Check out Series 21, Episodes 98, 99, and 100: “Building Your C.V. Through International Experiences!” 18:48 – Sushi & Chinese Mahjong 19:21 – Tampere Flute Fest, April 25-26, 2020 – Seiya Ueno, guest artist 19:49 – Question: When you are a guest artist at a flute festival, how do you switch between each of the roles (adjudicator, performer, clinician) within a short or long timeframe? 20:06 – Seiya’s Answer 22:26 – Question: What advice do you have for students who will be competing and,or performing at an upcoming flute festival? 22:38 – Seiya’s Answer 23:52 – Try Finnish food! 24:25 – Question: Do you have any last sentiments that you’d like to share? 24:30 – Seiya’s Answer 26:11 – Question: What are you plans for today? 26:20 – Seiya’s Answer 28:44 – Question: What repertoire do you like to listen to on a rainy day? 28:50 – Seiya’s Answer 29:36 – Conclusion 30:02 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K ProductionsPICKS!
Seiya:
Listening to music during a rainstorm: Gabriel Fauré’s Piano Quartet & Quintet Ravel’s Concerto for Piano, Mvt. 2 Soup Curry – JapaneseHeidi:
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Heidi Kay Begay’s Website Powell Artist’s Bio: Seiya Ueno Follow Seiya via Facebook! Follow Seiya via Twitter! Tampere Flute Festival’s Website Tampere Flute Festival’s Guest Artists Tampere Flute Festival’s Masterclass Application – Due 03/01/2020 Tampere Flute Festival’s Young Artist Competition – Due 03/15/2020Episode 103 – Sponsors:
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