Spanish Young Music Talents: Irene Mata Tejero, flute

(SYMT) is the new program of the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain in Washington, D.C. SYMT has been envisioned to enhance and support Spanish young musicians’ careers, in collaboration with U.S. music schools and universities at a higher level (bachelor and graduate students orchestras), offering them an experience abroad.

SYMT aims to offer young musicians not only a concert or recital in the U.S., but a complete experience with complementary activities such as masterclasses, talks, conferences, etc. to broaden their opportunities and contacts. All visiting musicians are winners of the Juventudes Musicales de España national award and under 33 years old.

As part of his participation in the Spanish Young Music Talents program, Irene Mata will perform works from a varied period of classical music in an exclusive performance at the Spanish Cultural Center. She will perform alongside pianist Ga Young Lee. Irene will also debut with the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra on May 18th.

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Irene Mata Tejero is a Spanish flutist who completed her professional studies at the Conservatorio Profesional de Música “Ramón Garay” in Jaén and graduated with honors in 2024 from the Royal Conservatory of Music “Victoria Eugenia” in Granada, where she received the Extraordinary End of Degree Award under the guidance of Francisco Javier Castiblanque. She has trained with renowned flutists such as Henrik Wiese, Silvia Careddu, and Felix Renggli, and has collaborated with prestigious conductors including Rubén Gimeno and Lucía Marín.

She has won several national and international competitions, including First Prize in the 2023 Musical Youth Competition of Spain, first Prize in the “Baezafest” Young Performers Contest and the “Rosa Vetrov” Online Competition in Moscow. Irene is also part of Yamaha’s “Young People” program. As principal flutist of the Youth Orchestra of the Community of Madrid, she has performed in major venues like the National Auditorium in Madrid and the Manuel de Falla Auditorium in Granada, as well as in festivals and chamber music groups across Spain.

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The best way to arrive is by public transportation. The closest Metro station is Columbia Heights (Green line). Limited metered and two-hour zoned parking is available in the surrounding neighborhoods. Public parking garage is available at DC USA Shopping Mall (Columbia Heights Metro Station).

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