Prof. Qiling Chen Flute
Prof. Qiling Chen
Flutist | Educator | Chamber Musician
Born in Guangzhou, China
Currently resides in Zurich, Switzerland
Current Positions
• Co-organizer and member of the Swiss Silkroad Chamber Soloists (since 2024)
Founded with Rudolf Koelman, annual spring and autumn tours in Asia
- Flute Professor at Kalaidos University of Music, Switzerland (since 2010)
- Lecturer at Zurich University of the Arts (Classical and Jazz) and Swiss Academy for Music Pedagogy (since 2008)
- Active as soloist and chamber musician in Europe and Asia
Collaborations with Werner Bärtschi, Eckart Heiligers, Ulrich Koella, Anders Miolin, Martina Schucan, Martin Wettstein, Felix Baumann, Yibin Chu, Chris Wiesendangen
Competitions and Awards
- 1st Prize – Kiwanis Chamber Music Competition, Zurich (1996)
- 2nd Prize – International Flute Competition, Szeged, Hungary (1992)
- 1st Prize – National Woodwind Competition, Riddes, Switzerland (1991)
- 2nd Prize – National Flute Competition, Beijing (1986)
Artistic Projects & Initiatives
- Founded the First Beijing Nicolet International Flute Competition (2006)
- Guest Professor at Central Conservatory of Music, Beijing (2005)
- Co-founder of Asian Flutist Federation (2008) – organizing annual festivals, competitions, and concerts
Education and Artistic Development
- Concert Diploma with distinction, studied with Günter Rumpel (Principal Flutist, Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich), 1996
- Orchestral and Teaching Diploma, Zurich Conservatory, 1993
- Selected by Prof. Alexandre Magnin in a 1987 masterclass in Beijing and invited to continue studies in Switzerland in 1989
- Pupil of renowned Swiss flutist Aurèle Nicolet
- Studied under Prof. Zhu Tong-De at Central Conservatory of Music, Beijing
- Member of China Youth Symphony Orchestra – toured various cities in Europe
Website: www.qilingchen.com | www.rudolfkoelman.com
• Regularly serves as jury member in national and international flute competitions