Ut Kwintet, a wind ensemble based in the Netherlands, unites five musicians from across the globe.
"Ut" is the syllable used in medieval times to name the first note of a musical scale. Ut Kwintet has adopted this concept to represent new beginnings, creation and growth.
Their diverse repertoire spans from classical to contemporary genres, and experienced to emerging composers. Additionally, they arrange pieces from outside of their instrumentation, with the aim to expand the palette of music for wind quintet. Their wide repertoire includes standard composers such as Ligeti, Hindemith and Nielsen while exploring music from composers such as Manuel de Falla, Muczynski and Zemlinsky.
Ut Kwintet is an award-winning ensemble, having secured 1st prize in the Chamber Music category at the Sonus International Music Competition with a score of 98 points.
Driven by their passion for performing, they aim to inspire audiences with their energy, camaraderie and dynamic playing, creating a truly unforgettable concert experience.
Members
Gita Vata León - Flute
Flutist and teacher, originally from the Canary Islands, Spain. She graduated from her bachelor’s and master’s degree at Conservatorium van Amsterdam with professors Kersten McCall, Vincent Cortvrint and Mariya Semotyuk.
She is a second price winner in the Youth Competition of the International Bach Festival and a semi-finalist in the Dutch International Flute Competition.
Gita is a versatile multidisciplinary artist. She incorporates movement and singing in her performances, often collaborating with fellow artists to create new and authentic concert programes.
She is also co-founder and Artistic Director of OnAlti Academy, an institution that organises international music courses held in The Netherlands. These events attract musicians from all over the world.
Anai Telletxea Aguilera - Oboe
Anai Telletxea Aguilera, has studied his master degree with Miriam Pastor, Ernest Rombout and Aisling Casey in the Conservatorium van Amsterdam. He studied his Bachelor in Zaragoza, Spain, with Francisco José Gil and José Antonio Masmano.
He has played with professional orchestras such as Radio Filharmonisch Orkest, Concertgebouw Kamerorkest and Orquesta Sinfónica de Navarra and been part of the national young orchestras of the Basque Country, The Netherlands and Spain.
Chamber music, singing in choir and folk music are very important in his career, since he is part of the academy of the Nederlands Blazers Ensemble and VU-Kamerkoor and plays the txistu whenever he gets the opportunity to do it.
Salome Etter - Clarinet
Salome Etter completed her bachelor's degree at the Hochschule der Künste Bern with Ernesto Molinari and is currently studying in the master at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam with Bart de Kater and Davide Lattuada.
Not only is she specialised in classical and contemporary music, but also explores the traditional way of playing the clarinet in the music of the balkans.
In 2023 she won a position for a 2 year academy of the Netherlands Blazer Ensemble.
Oscar Schmidt - Horn
Oscar Schmidt is a talented French horn player with a passion for classical music. He has performed with internationally acclaimed ensembles and orchestras, including the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and the Australian Youth Orchestra.
He moved to Amsterdam in 2022 to study at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam. Despite his success, Oscar remains committed to his personal and professional growth and has volunteered his time to various community and educational organizations.
Matthias As - Bassoon
Matthias As started bassoon lessons at the age of twelve. In 2012 Matthias was admitted to the Young Talent of the conservatory in The Hague for bassoon and composition. He studied his Bachelor Degree at the Royal Conservatoire.
He is currently following a master baroque bassoon, with Wouter Verschuren as his teacher.
Matthias has played with Phion, the Residentie, Philharmonie Zuidnederland and various other ensembles and orchestras, among others.