amy YULE
Amy has recently started in her role as principal flute of the Hallé orchestra, having previously held the same position with the Royal Northern Sinfonia. She has also appeared as guest principal flute with orchestras including the Philharmonia, London Philharmonic Orchestra and London Symphony Orchestra.
As a soloist Amy was awarded first place in the British Flute Society’s Young Artist competition 2017. Amy works regularly with pianist Seungwon Lee: recent performances include recitals at the Wigmore Hall and St John’s Smith Square. In summer 2017 she participated in Lars Vogt's chamber music festival ‘Spannungen’ in Heimbach, Germany. As well as chamber and solo engagements Amy enjoys engaging with young musicians and has recently worked with students at Leeds College of Music, Durham University and the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain.
Amy completed her Masters at the Royal Academy of Music in 2017. Whilst at the Academy she studied with Michael Cox and Karen Jones as well as piccolo with Pat Morris. She graduated with distinction, a DipRAM award and several prizes including the Patron’s Award, Woodwind Finalists’ Prize and the HRH Duchess of Gloucester Prize. Prior to this Amy studied for her undergraduate degree at the Royal Northern College of Music with Laura Jellicoe, Jo Boddington and Richard Davis. Amy's studies were generously supported by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music and the Martin Musical Scholarship Fund.