He completed an extensive music education at the following institutions:
Zurich University of the Arts (Switzerland)
Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts (Germany)
Lucerne University of Music (Switzerland)
Chigiana Music Accademy of Siena (Italy)
International Music Academy of Hammelburg (Germany)
International Music Academy of Nice (France)
International Handel Academy (Germany)
International Auer Academy (Hungary)
Lucerne Festival (Switzerland)
He studied under the guidance of the following mentors:
Prof. Karl Kaiser (Freiburg Baroque Orchestra)
Prof. Michael Schneider (Camerata Cologne – La Stagione Frankfurt)
Prof. Thaddeus Watson (Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra)
Prof. Matthias Ziegler (Collegium Novum Zurich)
Prof. Janek Rosset (Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich)
Prof. Anna-Katharina Graf (Les Joueurs de Flute)
Prof. Peter-Lukas Graf (Basel)
Sir James Galway (Lucerne)
He attended master classes with:
Aurèle Nicolet
William Bennett
Barthold Kuijken
Emmanuel Pahud
Patrick Gallois
Philippe Bernold
Rachel Brown
Maxence Larrieu
Felix Renggli
Jeanne Baxtresser
Janos Balint
Michel Debost
Roberto Fabricciani
Awards
Prize winner at several traditional music contests
Special Prize at the Mazda Young Musician Competition
Semifinalist at the polish International Flute Competition in Krakow
Carolina Oramas Scholarship Prize
Frankfurt Bach Foundation Scholarship Prize
Illustrious Citizen of the town of Villa de Leyva
"Hernando Leal-Gómez is a versatile and highly innovative international musician whose extensive repertoire ranges from the Renaissance to the Contemporary music".
"His musical work focuses on the interpretation of the Baroque, Classical and Modern music flute repertoire on more than 10 types of historical and modern flutes".
INFO & CONTACT
swissflutestudio@gmail.com
The Swiss Flute Studio is a new space dedicated to the flute where students and professionals will be able to discover musical perspectives and to use strategies improving their musical skills.
The Swiss Flute Studio will offer the posibility to study at the Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences Switzerland in its internationally recognized bachelor and master degrees programmes.
The Swiss Flute Studio will pay special attention on supporting flutists who wish to prepare entrance exams for universities and conservatories as well as in special courses for young flutists and amateurs.
The Swiss Flute Studio wishes to promote different aspects such as:
Improvement of the technique and interpretation
Historically informed performance
Contemporary techniques
Study of the traditional and modern flute repertoire
Learning methods and strategies
Focus and development of musical skills
Achievement of goals
The Flute Studio will be divided into different areas such as:
- Individual lessons and group master classes
- Residential Studies
- University Studies
- Special courses
- Online courses - Lessons
The Swiss Flute Studio will be offering various Individualized “ packages” according to the wishes and needs of the flute players.
Flute Studio Packages
Socius Silver
Individual flute lessons in the Basel Region (1 lesson per week á 30 min, 45 min or 1h)
Variable instruments: baroque flute, piccolo
Socius Gold
Individual flute lessons in the Basel Region (1 lesson per week á 1,5 h)
Historically informed performance
Variable instruments: baroque flute, piccolo
Socius Platinum
Individual flute lessons anywhere in Switzerland (1 lesson per week á 2 h
Historically informed performance
Variable instruments: baroque flute, piccolo
Socius Premium
Individual flute lessons anywhere in Switzerland (1 lesson per week á 2.5 h
Historically informed performance
Variable instruments: baroque flute, classical flute, piccolo
Contemporary techniques
Master class
Piano or cembalo accompaniment
Online support
Socius Elite
(Residential)
Residential course in the city of Basel (dates and number of days will be chosen with the participants)
Individual flute lessons á 2 h
Preparation of admission exams for universities and conservatories
Historically informed performance
Variable instruments: baroque flute, classical flute, piccolo
Contemporary techniques
Flute pedagogy
Piano or cembalo accompaniment
Video recording
Socius Elite
(University)
Official university flute studies
Internationally recognized degrees programmes
Bachelor of Arts in Classical Music
Master of Arts in Performance
Individualized course of study
Special offerings by agreement for foreign students
Pensum and study costs according to the regulations of the University.
Languages: German, English, Spanish, Italian
Flute Studio Special Courses
1-Amateur Flutists
The Swiss Flute Studio will offer special courses for young flutists and amateurs of all ages as follows:
-Basics flute playing
-Instrumental technique
-Individualized choice of repertoire
-Individual and group lessons
-Assistance in the purchase of instruments
2-Workshops
The Swiss Flute Studio will offer special workshops and coaching for:
-Flute Ensembles
-Woodwind Sectionals
-Flute Chamber Music
-Groups of flutists
Flute Studio Specialties
Historically Informed Performance
The Swiss Flute Studio specializes in historical musical interpretation based on the application of stylistic and technical aspects and the use of period instruments.
Instruments used in the Flute Studio:
-Baroque flute in 415 Hz
-Baroque flute in 392 Hz
-Classic flute in 430 Hz
Extended Techniques
The study of non-conventional techniques known as extended techniques are an important part of the Flute Studio.
The Flute Studio includes the process of learning and practicing modern techniques for the flute as well as the study of several works of the contemporary flute repertoire.
"Virtual"
The Swiss flute studio offers online lessons and courses.
Music Hall
Other locations
Partners