Evening Gala Concerts

52nd Annual NFA Convention

August 1-4, 2024

Henry B. González Convention Center
900 E Market St
San Antonio, TX 78205

2024 Evening Gala Concerts

Each evening, attendees gather together for show stopping concerts featuring leading flutists from around the world. Admission to the gala concerts is included with your convention registration.

The convention schedule is subject to change. Click here to view the full convention schedule.

Thursday Gala:

Flute Fusion

Thursday, Aug. 1 | 8-10pm | Room C1/C2

Flute Fusion celebrates the integration and adaptability of the flute into many traditions of popular music worldwide. From the rich music of Latin America to beatboxing to jazz, enjoy performances by flutists at the forefront of popular music today: Marco Granados, Hernan Jara, Polo Marti, Beti Plana, Lucas Robatto, Rafael Rodriguez, Anders Hagberg, Greg Pattillo, Kim Scott, Ian Clarke.

Friday Gala:

Palette de Flutes

Friday, Aug. 2 | 8-10pm | Room C1/C2

Come together for a vibrant palette of music spanning the globe, brought to life by leading flutists from across the world: Mark Sparks, Alison Fierst, Matej Grahek, Jacqueline Cordova-Arrington, Hyeri Yoon, Alexa Still, Jonathan Keeble.

Saturday:

Concerto Gala

Saturday, Aug. 3 | 8-10pm | Lila Cockrell Theater

Experience extraordinary performances by renowned musicians highlighting a rich tapestry of cultural traditions. Ransom Wilson, Jennifer Grim, Amal Gochenour, Joidy Blanco, and Lorna McGhee enthrall with concerti from around the world performed with the San Antonio Philharmonic under Maestro Troy Peters.

Sunday:

Gala Concert & Closing Ceremonies

Sunday, Aug. 4 | 4-6pm | Hemisfair Ballroom C1/C2

Join us for our rousing closing program and ceremonies. Trudy Kane, Jonathan Keeble, Zart Dombourian-Eby, Francesca Arnone, and Marianne Gedigian perform. Additional performances by Caen Thomason-Redus and flute choirs. Flauta Mundi Closing Flute Orchestra: Julie Sooy, conductor