Andreas Evers (Flutist)

graduated in Germany from the "Hochschule für Künste" in Bremen as well as from the Musikhochschule Lübeck, where he was a pupil of Gunther Pohl (Bamberg Symphoniker). Afterwards he received a Fulbright scholarship, completing his studies in the United States of America with Brooks de Wetter-Smith (University of North Carolina). In addition, he has participated in international master classes given - among others - by James Galway.
As a soloist with orchestra as well as in various chamber music settings he has toured throughout Germany, as well as in France, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Hungary, Italy, Great Britain, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, India, Canada and the USA. On the invitation of several Goethe-Instituts and embassies, or under the aegis of "Jeunesses Musicales" and "International Artists Alliance" he has performed in major centres such as Vienna, Paris, London, New York, Washington, Montréal, Toronto, Ottawa, Pune, Stockholm, Kopenhagen, Barcelona and Genoa.
He directed seminars in flute interpretation at various American universities and has participated in several recordings and radio broadcasts.
The position of Principal Flutist he has held, since 1987, with the "Camerata Instrumentale Bremen" and, since 2013, with the "Bremen Woodwind Quintet".

"... Andreas Evers performed André Jolivet. Between the skills of both this composer and this performer, the audience was held captive by the various landscapes created ..."

"... Andreas Evers played his part in Telemann's G-major flute Concerto flawlessly, with crystal-clear tones, and exquisite ensemble ..."

"... Andreas Evers formed an elegant part with smooth and sensible tones, using the ornaments with stylistic sense, and playing with sparkling virtuosity ..."

"... Andreas Evers is principle flutist with the German symphony orchestra 'Camerata Instrumentale Bremen'. His supple embouchure - even in wide registral changes - along with his virtuosic command of runs and other difficult passages revealed a flutist of first rank ..."

"Andreas Evers delighted the audience with colourful tone, compelling stylistic sense and virtuosity ... Evers's breathtaking interpretation of Jolivet's 5^th 'Incantation' lent the concertpiece an almost suggestive, ritual character ..."

"... Andreas Evers played with much devotion and serene power ..."

"... Outstanding performance. Impressive lament; fascinating music, yet never overstated ..."