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 Productions

PICKS!

Seiya:

• Listening to music during a rainstorm:
  • Gabriel Fauré’s Piano Quartet & Quintet
  • Ravel’s Concerto for Piano, Mvt. 2
• Soup Curry – Japanese

Heidi:

• Netflix TV Show: Criminal Minds
• Navajo Fry Bread

Episode 103 – Resources Mentioned:

• 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 03/15/2020

Episode 103 – Sponsors:

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