GERMAN FLUTE SOCIETY
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International Flutefestival Essen 2026
Concerts | Masterclasses | Competition | Flute Ensembles Worldwide
September 24th-27th 2026, Folkwang Universität der Künste Essen
››› https://www.flutefestival.de
International Flute-Competition of the DGfF 2026 – Part of the International Flute Festival Essen 2026
Three categories: Young Talents | Professionals | Amateurs (aged 25 and over)
Two rounds: Online | In person: As part of the "International Flute Festival of the DGfF", Folkwang University of the Arts, Essen, 24–27 September 2026
Information: Registration deadline: 15 May 2026 | Video clip submission deadline: 1 June 2026 | Further information will be available here soon!
Online application: https://www.floete.net/en/dgff-ev/dgff-events/competition-2026/
Flute Ensembles WORLDWIDE – Part of the International Flute Festivals Essen 2026
Information at www.flutefestival.de/ensembles
Registration https://www.flutefestival.de/ensembles-registration
Registration deadline: 30 April 2026
Contact: floete(at)floete.net
A seven-day European youth exchange bringing together 42 young flutists from across Europe for ensemble work, co-created performances and career-focused workshops in Aarhus 07-13 September 2026.
More information and application until May 1st, 2026 ›››
Flöte aktuell 4/2025
Flöte aktuell is published four times a year and contains portraits, contributions on instruments, studies on the history of styles, information on competitions, reviews of books, sheet music and CDs, tips from pedagogical practice and fluteenie for children and young people. Members of the DGF can read and download the complete journal after registration.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DGfF – The DGfF turns 40 years old
Learn more about the work of the DGfF e.V. in this film (German with English subtitles)
00:00 - The foundation
02:11 - The magazine «Flöte Aktuell»
03:39 - International Flute Festivals
04:33 - Flute Days
05:47 - Virtual Flute Festival
08:40 - Flutynars ( Didactics)
10:17 - Competitions for young flutists and flautists
12:20 - The Board of Directors of the DGfF
