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Thank you for visiting my site.
As an International flutist based in York, England, I take tremendous pride in my work.
Being a flute solist is my passion and I love to share my music with audiences.
As a flute teacher, I enjoy transferring my enthusiasm of the flute to my students. Click here for my teaching philosophies.
As a researcher of flute performance, I love finding new ways to look at the current traditions of performance practice to further musical understanding. Click here to learn about my current PhD work in Piazzolla's tango flute Music.
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October 2010
Jessica Quinones and Catherine Holbrook of 'Duo Sonita' present a recital In York, UK at the St. Saviourgate Unitarian Chapel lunchtime concert series. Click here for more
July - October 2010, Jessica continues her research in tango flute performance and makes her way to Argentina for the ' Tango Festival y Mundial de Baile’. This event is organized by the Argentine Government’s Ministry of Culture for the city of Buenos Aires.
April 2010- Presenting her doctoral research on Piazzolla's tango for classical flautists' to the public, Jessica was awarded the prestigious 'Highly Commended Award' for her work by this research organisation. Click here for more
April 2010, Set in the beautiful historic city of York, a flute class designed by Jessica was led by professional yoga instructor Anna Semlyen. With input from Jessica into what flute players need to utilize their body to make flute playing a more integrative experience, a peaceful snd relaxed group of Yorkshire flautists took part in the class. Click here for more.
March 2010, Jessica visits England's Lake District to work with the Keswick School flute players. Here she delivered a masterclass and flute workshop. Click here for more.
December 2009, Although York may be a chilly place in December, Jessica played a selection of hot-blooded Latin flute music at this event for the Yorkshire community. Click here for more and to see some pics!!
November, 2009, Continuing along the performance path of 'flute in tango', Jessica travelled to the Hochschule für Musik in Cologne, Germany. There she met and worked with the celebrated Argentinean tango flautist Paulina Fain of Duo 'Fain Mantega'. Click here to see some pics of her travels.
October 2009, Jessica is awarded full funding from the University of Huddersfield Music Department to embark on an exciting PhD project. Looking at performance practices specifically regarding tango flute music, she will fully explore this dazzling genre of music. Stay tuned for news of upcoming work in Buenos Aires to explore the 'flute roots' of the tango.
February- March, 2009, Jessica was chosen by Indaba Music to be a featured artist for the week on Indaba Music's website! Click here to view her Indaba Music profile and to listen to her new recording of Astor Piazzolla's Tango Etude no. 2 for flute and piano.
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