The MPI Concerto Competition

The MPI Concerto Competition gives one MPI flutist the chance to step onto the concert stage as a soloist with a full orchestra. It has been a collaboration with the Farnborough Symphony Orchestra in the UK, and the winner performs a concerto with the FSO during its season.

We have held the competition twice, and both times it has been a tremendous success. We are deeply grateful to the FSO for this partnership.

There will be no Concerto Competition in 2027. Stay tuned for announcements about future editions.

Past Winners

Announcement poster for the 2024 MPIMC Concerto Competition Winner Freddy Branson, featuring a mountain landscape background and a smiling portrait of Freddy Branson.

2024 MPI CONCERTO COMPETITION WINNER

FREDDY BRANSON

Farnborough Symphony Orchestra

Saturday, 8 November 2025 @ 7.45pm

Guest Conductor: Daniel Hogan

Soloist: Freddy Branson (Flute)
JohnCarmichael Phoenix: Concerto

The FSO opened its 2025/26 season with the UK premiere of the Phoenix Concerto by Australian composer, John Carmichael.

Orchestra performing on stage with conductor leading and instruments including violins, cellos, and wind instruments, in a concert hall.

2020 MPI CONCERTO COMPETITION WINNER

CHRISTIAN PAQUETTE

Farnborough Symphony Orchestra

Saturday, 12 November 2021 @ 7.45pm
Conductor: Bill Carlslake

Soloist: Christian Paquette (Flute)

Reinecke Flute Concerto