Flute 360 | Episode 70: “Lessons from Romania” (54:21)
In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Martin Godoy and Dr. Aileen Razey on their insights, strategies, and lessons learned through the Cluj International Music Competition (2019) in Romania. Topics vary from awareness, meditation, health, musicianship, and much more! Listen to today’s episode to hear all the details!
Episode 70 – Main Points:
0:24 – Gold Sponsor: J&K Productions 1:20 – Welcome! 1:26 – Rate, Review & Subscribe in iTunes, please! 3:21 – Martin talks about the second round requirements for flute. 4:20 – Bozza’s Image for Solo Flute 5:05 – Aileen talks about repertoire and “living” with a piece. 6:36 – Karg-Elert’s Sonata Appassionata for Solo Flute, Op. 140 7:29 – Hindemith’s Act Stücke for Solo Flute (1927) 9:17 – Clarinet’s second round competition requirements. 9:49 – Aileen’s strategy. 10:50 – Be ready for last-minute changes! 11:39 – Martin comments on the jury’s changes with Telemann’s Fantasias. 13:20 – Aileen comments. 13:53 – Amy Porter, Episode 45 14:34 – Emotional aspect of performances. 16:05 – Aileen talks about what she does on performance day. 17:0 – Go for a run! 17:23 – Martin’s performance day strategy. 17:50 – belVita Biscuits 21:52 – Be aware of your physical body on performance day. 22:23 – Five-minute stretch via YouTube. 22:30 – The Headspace App: Meditation 23:17 – Aileen asks a question to the panel! 23:43 – Martin’s answer: Fake it till you make it, stand-up tall, notice the space, take a long bow, breathe, and be aware of time. 27:53 – Meditation apps can help you to stay present. 28:53 – Aileen talks about the moments before walking out onto the stage. 29:57 – Visualization Techniques 30:17 – Anxiety and how it affects the breath. 32:06 – Getting feedback from the judges. 33:11 – Judges from different nationalities. 34:22 – Aileen’s experience with the clarinet masterclasses. 35:38 – Martin’s experience with the flute masterclasses. 25:50 – Seiya Ueno, flutist 37:12 – Mozart’s Rondo in D Major, K. Anh. 184 39:14 – Aileen comments on requirements for the clarinet’s competition. 42:09 – Final Thoughts 42:21 – Martin shares his thoughts on growth and being courageous. 45:03 – Aileen: “The jury members want you to succeed and they are invested in you.” 48:29 – Martin: “Life isn’t peaches and cream.” 50:08 – Aileen: Remind yourself “why” you are playing and competing. 51:08 – Martin: Please be humble after your performance. 53:06 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K ProductionsEpisode 70 – Resources Mentioned:
Martin Godoy Dr. Aileen Razey Bozza’s Image for Solo Flute Karg-Elert’s Sonata Appassionata for Solo Flute, Op. 140 Hindemith’s Act Stücke for Solo Flute (1927) Amy Porter, Episode 45 Go for a run! belVita Biscuits Five-minute stretch via YouTube. The Headspace App: Meditation Visualization Techniques Seiya Ueno, flutist Mozart’s Rondo in D Major, K. Anh. 184 Flute 360 – Dr. Heidi Kay Begay’s WebsiteEpisode 70 – Sponsors:
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