The Concours de Genève has not awarded a first prize in the flute discipline of its 2014 edition.
Adriana Ferreira (25, Portugal) and Yubeen Kim (17, South Korea) were awarded joint second prize, with third prize won by Elena Badaeva (25, Russia).
Emily Beynon, chairwoman of the flute jury, said: ‘It has been a great honour and privilege to listen to all these wonderful young players! The future of flute playing is in very good hands with this next generation of artists!’
During the final round of the competition, which was held at Geneva’s Victoria Hall, performed Mozart’s Concerto for flute solo and orchestra N°2 as well as Concerto for flute and strings by Jolivet. They played with the Geneva Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Nicholas Chalvin.
The final round of the piano competition takes place tonight.
Main image:Adriana Ferreira © Anne-Laure Lechat
