Lions at Kobe with Rafael Adobas Bayog

Two weeks in a row, Inline G is bringing you former winners of the Kobe International Flute Competition; with this week welcoming Spanish-Filipino flutist Rafael Adobas Bayog.Rafael and I chatted about the unique musical education he got in Ibiza, his compositional style, the Nielsen and Kobe competitions and how channelling your inner lion may be the key to success.We also chat about our shared love of Steve Aoki and try to name as many Taylor Swift hits as we can.If you'd like to support the podcast, you can sign up for just 5 quid a month to be a Patron at;patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also get to ask questions to upcoming guests as well as get early access to some episodes. Or if you'd rather not spend money, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit xAnd finally; use the code “INLINEG” online or in person at Flute Center for; 5% off accessories, 10% off all sheet music, free shipping on new instruments and free shipping to trial instruments (USA only.)Chapters:00:00 - A quick hello from just me04:04 - Rafael Adobas on Ibiza and Vicens Prats11:38 - Nielsen and other flute competitions21:48 - Kobe in the Times of Corona25:15 - Composing29:14 - Channelling Lions37:35 - Baroque Flute 43:08 - Orchestral Solos48:48 - Quick Fire Questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.