Lunchtime Recital - Jose Zalba-Smith (flute)
Tue 17 Jun
|St Pancras Church
A Solo flute recital by Cuban born Jose Zalba-Smith with a varied programme, featuring works from Baroque to Cuban styles.
Time & Location
17 Jun 2025, 13:10 – 13:50
St Pancras Church, Euston Rd., London NW1 2BA, UK
About the Event
Programme:
C Debussy: Syrinx
J. S Bach: Partita in A minor, BWV1013
I. Allemande
II. Corrente
III. Sarabande
IV. Bourrée angloise
J Ibert: Piece
A Piazzolla: Tango Etudes
No.1 Decidé
No. 4 Lento-Meditativo
No.3 Molto marcato e energico
J Zalba: Longina
I Clarke: The Great Train Race
Biography:
Born in 1984, in Havana, Cuba, Jose studied flute and piano at the Alejandro G. Caturla and later at Amadeo Roldan Conservatory. After auditioning in London, Jose was offered places at the Royal Academy of Music, Royal College of Music, Trinity College of Music and Guildhall School of Music and Drama, the latter offered a full scholarship for the Bachelor of Music Degree which Jose accepted and commenced in 2003.
After completion of this degree in 2007, Jose was kindly supported by the Society of Knights of the Round Table and the Innholders’ Company to continue his studies at the Guildhall School of Music, in their Masters Programme. During his time at Guildhall, with Philippa Davies as his main professor, Jose enjoyed training under other eminent players such as Sharon Williams, Ian Clarke, Sarah Newbold and Sam Coles.
He has performed in numerous venues and festivals across the UK and internationally as soloist and orchestral player (The Southbank Sinfonia, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and Welsh National Opera to mention some).
Jose, as well as a classical player, is on demand as a Latin/world music flautist. He founded his own Cuban band Tradicional Cubano and Latin jazz group The Mañana Collective performing regularly across the UK in venues such as Ronnie Scotts, West Dean Chilli Festival, Green Note and Jazz Club Camden and here St James Church Piccadilly to mention a few.
He also enjoys of a very successful teaching career, working in numerous establishments across the country. Please visit www.josezalba.com for further information and audio/video links.
No ticket needed. Free entry with suggested donation of £5