Vancouver Flute Festival 2026 ft. Kelly Zimba Lukić (TSO Principal Flute)

About This Event

Join the Vancouver flute community for an inspiring day of music. We are thrilled to welcome Kelly Zimba Lukić, Principal Flute of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, as our guest artist.

Sponsored by Burkart Flutes & Piccolos
We are proud to partner with Burkart Flutes, a world leader in precision craftsmanship. As a Burkart Artist, Kelly Zimba Lukić exemplifies the "Burkart Sound"—effervescent, warm, and projecting. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to see these world-class instruments in action.

Highlights include:

• Guest Artist Recital: A performance by Kelly Zimba Lukić sponsored by Burkart Flute & Piccolo.
• Burkart Exhibition: Experience the latest professional flutes and piccolos.
• Open Masterclass: Watch advanced students work one-on-one with our guest artist. A beginner class will also be offered for our community or younger players.
• Flute Choir Reading: A fun and interactive massive community sight-reading session.

Counting down the days until our upcoming Flute Festival! 🎶 We are incredibly grateful to Burkart Flutes & Piccolos for their generous sponsorship, which has allowed us to bring Kelly Zimba Lukić, Principal Flute of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, to Vancouver for this special event. A huge thank you as well to the Vancouver Academy of Music for providing the perfect space for our community to learn and grow. We can’t wait to see everyone there!

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Info: Explore the extraordinary craftsmanship of Burkart Flutes & Piccolos, trusted by professionals worldwide for their resonance, easy control, and extremes in tonal color. This is your opportunity to test instruments renowned for their stability and the signature "Burkart Sound" that propels flutists to their musical best. In addition, this is where you can also find various flutes from the flute family, like the bass, alto, and piccolos!

Info: Started with some warm-up exercises with Ethan, then join a community of flutists to sight-read through a diverse selection of repertoire, ranging from lush lyrical arrangements to rhythmic contemporary works. ****Bring your flute (alto and bass flutes are highly encouraged!) and discover new music while blending your sound with the festival orchestra.

Info: New to the flute? Unlock your potential by mastering the essentials! In this class, we explore flute pedagogy, breath control, and the secrets of embouchure and posture to instantly transform your sound. Join us to build a solid foundation and accelerate your progress.

Info: Witness the art of teaching with Kelly Zimba Lukić, Principal Flute of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. In this dynamic session, pre-selected performers will receive expert coaching on technique, interpretation, and stage presence. Auditors will gain invaluable insights into problem-solving and musical phrasing that can be applied to their own practice, all while observing Zimba’s engaging pedagogical style. *** To apply as a performer, please register and contact Paul for more information.

Info: The festival concludes with a breathtaking performance by Kelly Zimba Lukić. Renowned for her "effervescent" technique and expressive depth, Zimba will showcase the full color palette of her Burkart Elite flute in a program that highlights both virtuosity and lyrical beauty. Don't miss this chance to hear one of Canada's leading flutists in an intimate recital setting.

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