Clare Southworth
TALK
Talking Flutes: Clare Southworth in Conversation with Eva Kingma
Saturday 16th August 17:30, Recital Hall
TALK
Talking Flutes: Clare Southworth in Conversation with Jonathan Myall
Sunday 17th August 14:00, Workshop 1
Clare Southworth is internationally acclaimed as one of the leading flutists of her generation. Her many prizes include, International First Prize Winner of America’s National Flute Association Competition, Winner of North West Arts Platform and Prize Winner of the Madeira International Flute Competition.
She has recorded four acclaimed CD’s, Sonatas and Classic Touch with her accompanist Tim Carey, Miyazawa Plays Caliendo and The Bad Tempered Flute, featuring the music of Andy Scott.
Clare is recognised as one of the country’s leading flute teachers and was Professor of Flute at the RNCM for 17 years, and then as Professor of Flute at the Royal Academy of Music for 17 years.
Clare has always had a great deal of contact with young musicians, teaching for many years at RNCM Junior School, Chetham’s School of Music and The Purcell School.
Her books “Flute Aerobics”, “Light Aerobics”, “Sequentials” and “The Expression of Colour”, have become best sellers. Astute Music publish Clare’s latest book, Flute Reboot, a complete workbook for flute players. Flutereboot began as an on-line teaching programme for players returning to the flute or for established players seeking new ideas and is now a published book Flute Reboot. Last year she launched KickstartFlute, a unique on-line beginner course for flute.
In conjunction with TJ Flutes, Clare co-presents Talking Flutes Podcast, which is a weekly podcast covering all aspects of flute performance and technique plus interviews with the world’s top players.
Clare is a Miyazawa International Artist and flute editor of Astute Music.
Clare’s appearance at the Just Flutes Festival 2025 is generously supported by TJ Flutes.
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