The Foundation is thrilled to announce that one of its Young Artists, Sébastian Jacot flute, has won First Prize in the 8th International Kobe Flute Competition in Japan. The prestigious competition is held every four years and is regarded as the only regularly scheduled competition in the world held strictly for flute. Mr Jacot was also the winner of the Audience Prize.
A seasoned flutist in Japan, since 2008 Mr Jacot has served as Principal Flutist at the Saiton Kinen Festival under Maestro Seiji Osawa.