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FluteFest Malaysia 2025: Foo Chie Haur

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Foo Chie Haur has served as the Principal Flute of the Malaysian National Symphony Orchestra since 2009. In addition to this role, he has appeared as principal flute with the Tutan Festival Orchestra, Philharmonic Winds of Malaysia, and Bachfest Malaysia, which toured Leipzig in 2024. He has also performed with the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra.

Beyond orchestral engagements, Chie Haur is an active solo and chamber musician. He performs regularly with Verses Music, notably in the “Iberia” program—a nationwide tour featuring guitarist YS Tang. He has also performed on the Baroque flute with local early music ensembles such as Wicked Music People and the KL Madrigal Singers. In addition, he is a member of Flutes in the Taman, a flute ensemble project curated by Lawrence Chiu.

In 2007 and 2008, Chie Haur was selected to join the Asian Youth Orchestra, comprising talented young musicians from across Asia. He received intensive orchestral training in Hong Kong and participated in concert tours across major cities in Japan, China, and Taiwan. He was awarded the Certificate of Excellence in 2008 and 2009 by Trinity Guildhall for his LTCL and FTCL performance diplomas. He is also a prize winner of the Ipoh Music Festival—solo category competition and the HSBC Wind Competition.

He studied flute with Sofia Cosme, Yukako Yamamoto, Hristo Dobrinov, and the renowned flute pedagogue Trevor Wye, author of the acclaimed Practice Books for the Flute.

Chie Haur currently teaches at several universities, including UiTM, UPM, and UCSI, and also occasionally provides flute repair services.

Foo Chie Haur’s involvement with FluteFest Malaysia 2025

Festival Artistic Director

Recital: “Flute Fireworks: A Showcase of Romantic Brilliance”

Jury for Youth Flute Competition 2025

Festival Closing Concert

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FluteFest Malaysia 2025: Kalaya Phongsathorn

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Kalaya Phongsathorn has been appointed as Sankyo Flute Artist in 2023. She launched her first album under the title “Thai Contemporary Music for the Flutes” in 2022. The project consists of many commissioned compositions she has gathered over the years of collaboration with Thai contemporary composers. The album is currently streamed on various online platforms, and was featured in “The Flute View” online magazine in June 2023. In 2024, Kalaya performed the Asia premier of the piece “Spring Sonata” by Nicolas Bacri at the Singapore Flute Festival. Later on, she initiated the project “The Sankyo Collectives Bangkok” flute ensemble which performed at the Autumn Flute Fair in Singapore. In 2025, her engagement includes the collaboration with international artists such as Luisa Sello, Nora Lee Garcia. In August 2025, she will perform the music by Thai composers at the NFA Flute Convention in Georgia, Atlanta, USA.

Kalaya has been the flute and piccolo player of The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra since 2011, and has been a guest player to the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as other orchestras in South East Asia and China. She also performs regularly with the Sawasdee Woodwind Quintet which she co-founded, the Million Wind Philharmonic as well as giving her solo and chamber recitals. 

As a soloist, Kalaya appeared several times on the flute and piccolo with Pro Musica chamber orchestra, Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra and The Million Wind Philharmonic, presenting a wide range of repertoires from Baroque to contemporary music. She premiered the work “ Piccolo Concerto : Dialogue du Axels” by Salvador Brotons in Thailand with the Million Wind Philharmonic in 2023. She has been a guest artist in several international flute festivals such as the Singapore Flute Festival, Kuala Lumpur Flute Festival, Malaysia and The Flutopia Flute Festival in Manila, Philippines.

Kalaya received her Bachelor Degree of Fine and Applied Arts from Chulalongkorn University and graduated with summa cum Laude (first class honors). She was selected as a member of the Asian Youth Orchestra and was awarded a full scholarship from the Austrian government to the Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien in 2006. Kalaya pursued her Master Degree of Music at Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music, Thailand. Her principal instructors included Ass.Prof.Dr. Charunee Hongcharu, Ass.Prof. Worapon Kanweerayothin, Mr. Suncheep Vidhayanakorn, Univ.Prof.Mag. Robert Wolf (former principal flutist of the Vienna Symphony Orchestra) and Mr. Roberto Alvarez (principal piccoloist of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra).  Her contribution to the development of the flute community in Thailand extends to organizing various major flute master classes and festivals since 2012, inviting world-renowned artists such as Robert Aiken, Trevor Wye, Jasmine Choi, Viviana Guzman and Julien Beaudiment. 

Currently, Kalaya is an adjunct flute lecturer at the Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music, the Rugby School Thailand and owns a private Music and Yoga Studio, Baanflute.

Kalaya Phongsathorn’s involvement with FluteFest Malaysia 2025

Workshop: “Applied Yoga Practice for Flute Player”

Jury for Youth Flute Competition 2025, Junior-High Category

Recital: “Echoes of the Imagination”

Festival Closing Concert

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Flute Masterclass with Alena Walentin

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Date: 28 September 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Slots Available: 4 (30 minutes per participant)
Registration Deadline: 15 August 2025
Fee: RM200

Application Guidelines:

  1. Limited to 4 participants. Each will receive a 30-minute session with Alena Walentin.
  2. Eligibility: Open to flutists of all levels. Selection is based on video submissions.
  3. Video Submission: Submit a minimum 4 minutes performance video that clearly showcases tone, technique, and musicality. Ensure good audio and visual quality. Video submitted for Youth Flute Competition 2025 is acceptable for the registration of masterclass with Alena Walentin.
  4. Repertoire: Applicants must specify their chosen piece in the application and include a PDF copy. Repertoire changes must be submitted at least 7 days before the masterclass.
  5. Accompaniment: Optional. Participants may bring their own pianist or hire one from the recommended list at their own expense.
  6. Fee: RM200 (payable upon confirmation of selection).
  7. Application Deadline: 15 August 2025. Submit your video and repertoire to: https://forms.gle/T63szb1Nnt4qmsNY7
  8. Selection Notification: Successful applicants will be notified by 20 August 2025 and must confirm by 27 August 2025 through payment. Unconfirmed slots will be offered to waitlisted candidates. The fee for masterclass doesn’t include access to other activities in FluteFest Malaysia 2025.
  9. Observers: Those with a FluteFest Season Pass or Day 2 Pass may attend as observers. Masterclass participants may also observe without extra charges.
  10. Cancellation Policy: No refunds once payment is made. Please apply only if you’re sure of your availability.
  11. Media Usage: Photos and videos taken during the class may be used for FluteFest Malaysia’s promotional purposes.
  12. Amendments: Organisers reserve the right to make changes to the schedule or terms, with due notice.

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Season Pass – FluteFest Malaysia 2025

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What’s included in season pass to FluteFest Malaysia 2025?
– Access to watch all recitals and workshops.
– Access to observe masterclass by international featured artist.
– Access to watch final round of Youth Flute Competition 2025.
– Access to watch Closing Concert of FluteFest Malaysia 2025.

FluteFest Malaysia 2025 Activities (tbc)

27th September 2025
– Workshop 1
– Workshop 2
– Recital 1
– Workshop 3
– Youth Flute Competition Finals
– Youth Flute Competition Award Ceremony
– Recital by International Featured Artist

28th September 2025
– Masterclass by International Featured Artist
– Recital 2
– Workshop 4
– Festival Closing Concert

Season Pass Price: RM150
Saturday Day Pass Price: RM100
Sunday Day Pass Price: RM100

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Youth Flute Competition 2025

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As one of the significant agenda in FluteFest Malaysia 2025, the region very first Youth Flute Competition open for registration now! Open for young flutists from all nationality age between 9 – 18!

REGISTER HERE

FluteFest Malaysia 2025 Season Pass Included in All Registration!

Age:
9 – 18 (Born Between 2016 – 2007)

Categories:
Junior (Born Between 2016 – 2014)
Junior-High (Born Between 2013 – 2011)
Senior (Born Between 2010 – 2007)

Prizes:
Cash Prizes (up to RM500), Cash Vouchers (worth RM2000), A’Famosa Family 2D1N Package & Safari Wonderland Entrance (sponsored by A’Famosa Resort), Trophy and Certificate, Merchandises and many more..!

Competition timeline:
5th April 2025 – Registration & video submission period start
5th July 2025 – Registration and video submission deadline for preliminary round
2nd August 2025 – Finalist announcement
27th September 2025 – Final round competition at FluteFest Malaysia 2025
28th September 2025 – Award Winner Showcase at Festival Closing Concert

Preliminary Round Jury:
Foo Chie Haur & Ho Chee Kiang
(Artistic Directors of FluteFest Malaysia 2025)


Junior CategoryJunior-High CategorySenior Category
Age9 – 11 Years Old12 – 14 Years Old15 – 18 Years Old
Born between
2016 – 2014		Born between
2013 – 2011		Born between
2010 – 2007
Preliminary Round (Video Recording)3 – 5 minutes*4 – 7 minutes*6 – 10 minutes*
Preliminary Round Accompaniment (Backing Track)AllowedAllowedAllowed
Preliminary Round Accompaniment (Live)AllowedAllowedAllowed
Commentary from Jury (Preliminary Round)IncludedIncludedIncluded
Final Round (Live Performance)3 – 5 minutes*4 – 7 minutes*6 – 10 minutes*
Final Round Accompaniment (Backing Track)Not AllowedNot AllowedNot Allowed
Final Round Accompaniment (Live)CompulsoryCompulsoryCompulsory
Registration FeesRM 250RM 300RM 350
Season pass to FluteFest Malaysia 2025 (1 pax)IncludedIncludedIncluded

* Different piece(s) for preliminary & final round, maximum 2 movement / 2 pieces to be played.
* Must choose accompanied piece for both rounds.
# Six finalist will be selected for each category.
# One season pass worth RM150 to FluteFest Malaysia 2025 included in all registration.

Please read competition handbook before registration 🔽

FluteFest Malaysia Youth Flute Competition Handbook 2025

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The Muramatsu Flute 100th Anniversary

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We are honoured to attend The Muramatsu Flute 100th Anniversary Dinner at Tokyo, Japan on 26th October 2023, as Malaysia representative.

We were welcomed by traditional Japanese string instrument KOTO, and also the SHAKUHACHI, a traditional Japanese flute made of bamboo.
The event started with a KAGAMI BIRAKI ceremony by 4 factory executives. It is the ritual of breaking open sake barrels for future good luck. And when they did the KAGAMI BIRAKI, everyone shout of “Seeeno Yoisho” in Japanese.

The event was hosted by the export manager of Muramatsu, Ishikawa san.

KANPAI after the speech by Muramatsu Chairman, Muramatsu san.
Japan style fine dining.

A not so short video consisting wishes from famous flutist all around the world.

Very interesting and entertaining SHAMISEN performance, a Japanese string musical instrument shaped like a guitar.

Our director gave a short speech, sharing the story between The Flute Store and Muramatsu. Wearing the iconic traditional nyonya kebaya.

Team Malaysia with export manager, Ishikawa san.

From the left:
TFS advisor, Dr. Takahisa Ota
Muramatsu Chairman, Muramatsu san.
TFS director, Ms. Chew Sze Gee.

Authorised dealers from all over the world gather together to celebrate this meaningful occasion at Keio Plaza Hotel, Shinjuku.

Our director and advisor visited Muramatsu HQ in Shinjuku the next day!

Compare Beginner Flutes

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YFL-212YFL-222PF-505EPF-500
BrandYamahaYamahaPearlPearl
Brand OriginJapanJapanJapanJapan
Instrument Made InIndonesiaIndonesiaTaiwanTaiwan
MaterialNickel Silver PlatedNickel Silver PlatedNickel Silver PlatedNickel Silver Plated
Warranty Period1.5 Year1.5 Year1 Year1 Year
Specifications: C-Foot√√√√
Specifications: Offset-G√√√√
Specifications: Drawn Tone Holes√√√√
Specifications: Covered Keys√√√√
Specifications: E-mechanism√–√–
Can last up to grade 5?√√√√
Retail PriceRM3450RM3150RM3250RM2550
Discounted PriceRM2750RM2390RM2590RM1950

What is E-mechanism?
It is difficult to play mi (E note) in the third octave on a flute. The E mechanism is a key system to make that note easier to play. Since the E note is widely used in beautiful melody of classical or romantic period works and high-skill requiring modern music, the E mechanism is quite useful.

Are there cheaper options for a beginner flute?
Yes there are, but we do not recommend to get anything lower than the 4 models mentioned above. This is because the quality of flute is affecting the learning speed in a direct way, student will spend their time “making a sound” rather than “playing music” especially when the instrument is very hard to control. You may opt for 2nd hand yamaha/pearl flutes, but make sure to consult your teacher as there are many fake yamaha in the market. Please beware that any Yamaha flute below RM2000 is a SCAM!

I saw a flute in Lazada / Shopee and it costs me only RM300~600, can I use it for lesson?
NO YOU CAN’T. Sorry to say, that is not a flute, but a piece of metal toy. It can’t produce proper tone and very difficult to even make a sound, which causing poor learning experience and momentum. You may exposed to the risk of lead poisoning because these instrument doesn’t undergoes a proper silver plating procedure.

How often do I need to service my flute?
We recommend getting your flute serviced (also known as a “clean-oil-adjust” or “COA” or annual maintenance) once a year assuming normal use. Please visit this link for more information about flute service: https://theflutestoremalaysia.com/repair-service/

Why buy from us?
We, The Flute Store Malaysia is the biggest flute specialised store in Malaysia run and own by professional flutists. We carry a few remarkable flute brands, from beginner to professional models, all flutes were checked and adjusted before handing over to clients by our in house technicians. We offer a 12-month Standard Service Warranty on all new instrument purchases. This covers any and all faulty caused by the instrument itself, including minor adjustments impacting the playability and/or mechanical functionality of the instrument for 12 months from original purchase date as per stated in TFS invoice.

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Flute Masters FMC-218E

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ModelFMC-218E
BrandFMC Flute Masters
SpecificationsE-mechanism, Covered keys, C-foot, Offset G, Drawn Tone Holes
Silver plated head, keys and body
LevelStudent / Beginner
ConditionNew
PriceRM 2,880.00 RM1750.00

Description:
The company FMC Flute Masters was established in 1992 (Japan) by three craftsmen who became independent from the Yamaha company. They started the company as a repairing house specialized in flutes. Within two years and a half they repaired over 1,000 flutes and brought them to life for performance. Through this precious experience, they decided to start manufacturing their own flutes in order to meet the various needs of professional flutists which had been never accepted by the existing big makers. They studied and mastered both the traditional and high technology and added their own ideas to it. After repeated trials and improvements, they finally succeeded in manufacturing the ideal flutes.

The Master Made Flutes are the versatile and flexible instruments which can express the player’s individuality to their satisfaction. They are the instruments that can comply with requirements of most players.

In commemoration of Flute Masters Company 30th anniversary, they release a flute for beginners in 2022.

Message from the maker:
This is a model with high cost performance that takes into consideration ease of blowing and sound, as well as operability. Through our long-standing collaboration with Chinese manufacturers, we have been able to produce high-quality musical instruments while keeping costs down. The Chinese-made body uses a Strobinger type tampo. This is the birth of a flute that takes advantage of Masters’ advanced techniques that have been cultivated over many years.

The Flute Store Malaysia is working closely with the Chinese manufacturer to bring you this beginner model of FMC Flute at an affordable price.

Instrument is supplied in covered and soft case.
Includes cleaning rod, internal gauze and polishing cloth.

Warranty:
We, The Flute Store Malaysia offer a 12-month Standard Service Warranty on all new instrument purchases. This covers any and all minor adjustments impacting the playability and/or mechanical functionality of the instrument for 12 months from original purchase date as per stated in TFS invoice.

Link: Compare between beginner models

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About Us

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The Flute Store Malaysia — Authorised Dealer of Muramatsu Flute.

A passion for the world’s famous finest handmade flutes. Our pride and confidence as a pioneer led us to “The world famous Muramatsu Flute” — Muramatsu

We are the one and only authorised dealer of Muramatsu Flute, and have been importing Muramatsu flutes for more than 20 years in Malaysia. Previously using the name “Taisei Tec Sdn Bhd”, and now upgrading to “The Flute Store Malaysia”.

Check out Muramatsu’s world dealer list here.