Flute 360 | Episode 102: “An Interview with Sarah Ouakrat” (31:43)

In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Sarah Ouakrat who is one of the guest artists at the upcoming Tampere Flute Fest held in Finland on April 25-26, 2020. Sarah discusses her orchestral career and offers advice to flutists who’d like to pursue this musical path. Listen to her amazing pick at the end of the episode! To keep updated with the festival’s deadlines, check-out their website here!

Episode 102 – Main Points:

• 0:50– Gold Sponsor: Carolyn Nussbaum Music Company
• 2:03 – Welcome & Introduction!
• 2:40 – Paris, France
• 4:10 – Ballet: Frida Kahlo
• 5:06 – Heidi: Please share with us your background.
• 5:20 – Sarah’s Answer
• 5:25 – Mathieu Dufour, flutist
• 5:41 – Lyon, France
• 5:57 – William Bennett, flutist
• 6:16 – Royal Academy of Music, London
• 6:36 – Zurich, Switzerland
• 8:10 – Dvorak, Symphony No. 9, Op. 95
• 9:00 – How to memorize music? Read an article – here – from Dr. Kageyama!
• 11:28 – National Flute Association, Dallas, TX (2020)
• 11:49 – Tampere Flute Festival, April 25-26, 2020
• 12:09 – Question: What advice do you have for students who will be performing and/or competing in an upcoming festival?
• 12:16 – Sarah’s Answer
• 14:20 – Tampere Flute Fest’s Schedule
• 14:40 – Question: What advice would you give to a flutist who wants to have an orchestral career?
• 14:46 – Sarah’s Answer
• 15:28 – Question: How have you prepared in the past for an audition? What advice would you offer other flutists that are going through the audition process?
• 15:36 – Sarah’s Answer
• 17:48 – Heidi Comments
• 20:10 – Seattle Symphony & MET Orchestra
• 20:44 – Beatriz Macías, flutist
• 21:43 – NFA in San Diego, California
• 22:00 – Question
• 22:11 – Answer
• 22:46 – Question: How do you program repertoire for your recitals?
• 22:50 – Sarah’s Answer
• 24:55 – Repertoire: Dutilleux “Sonatine” & Sancan “Sonatine”
• 25:14 – Question: Any last sentiments that you’d like to share with us?
• 25:18 – Sarah’s Answer
• 26:07 – Check-out Tampere Flute Fest’s Deadlines – Here!
• 26:26 – PICKS!
• 30:29 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K Productions

PICKS!

Sarah:

• Digital Concert Hall with the Berliner Philharmoniker

Heidi:

• Podcast: Leading the Way with Dr. Michael Youssef
  • 12-Part Series: “You Want Me To Do What?!”

• Licks ZEN Calming Aid & Stress Management Pill-Free Cat Supplement

Episode 102 – Resources Mentioned:

• Heidi Kay Begay’s Website
• Follow the Carolyn Nussbaum Music Company via Facebook!
• “How to Eliminate Memory Slips” by Dr. Kageyama
• Powell Flutes
• 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 03/15/2020

Episode 102 – Sponsors:

• Gold Level: Carolyn Nussbaum Music Company
• Silver & Bronze Level: J&K Productions