1959 1967 1972 1973 2018	born in Essen, Belgium first music lessons at the age of 8 European award "Jugend Musiziert" with a follow-up performance of the Telemann Suite for Flute and Orchestra in Ljubljana (Yugoslavia) in 1973 "Tenuto" prize and subsequent performance of the Ibert flute concerto on Belgian television (BRT) Since September 2018 professor for Flute in Musica Mundi Schule . High school mit focus on music for highly talented pupils from 12 to 18 years. Studies I began my musical studies at the Royal Flemish Academy of Music in Antwerp (Belgium), receiving the solo diploma for flute and the first prize for chamber music at the age of 18. While attending the Academy of Music I also completed my high school diploma. At the same time I was able, with the help of a scholarship from the Belgian government, to attend the University of Music in Cologne as a Young Student beginning at the age of 14, where I studied with Prof. Schwegler, principal flutist of the WDR. After completing my studies in Antwerp I continued my education at the University of Music in Cologne. In 1979 I received the solo diploma with distinction in the class of Prof. Schwegler. I was awarded a scholarship by the Swiss government in order to continue my studies with one of the greatest flute virtuosos, Peter-Lukas Graf, at the Music Conservatory in Basel. I completed my studies there with distinction in 1982. Competitions Awards were won in the following competitions: - 1973 Trompconcours for the Benelux countries in Eindhoven (the Netherlands) - Markneukirchen in the former German Democratic Republic (GDR) - International Festival of Youth Orchestras in Aberdeen (GB) - 1983 Gold Medal in the George Cziffra Competition (Paris) followed by a concert with the Master himself - 1985 ARD International Competition in Munich (Germany) Teaching From 1977 (at the age of 18) until 1983 I taught at the Academy of Music in Mechelen and at the Academy of Music in Essen (both in Belgium). Two years of teaching at the University of Music in Stuttgart followed. Since October 1996 I have had a professorship at the University of Music in Antwerp. In October 2000 I became Professor of flute at the University of Music in Saarbr�cken. (Germany) International summer courses for flute Since 1984, courses have been held under my direction in Japan, Slovenia, Poland, China, Korea, Belgium, France, and Germany, among other countries. Orchestra activity From 1978 until 1983 I was principal flute of the Orchestra of the European Community under the baton of Karajan, Barenboim, Abbado and others. In 1983 I became principal flute of the Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart, the SWR. In 1986 I was principal flute of the Professional World Orchestra in Tokyo, Japan (participation by recommendation only). At the recommendation of the conductor Erich Leinsdorf I played as temporary principal flute of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra in the summer of 1990. I have also played in the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra as a substitute for principal flutist Emanuel Pahud. I am a member of the Bayreuth Festival Orchestra. Juror I was a jury member at the International Kuhlau Competition for Flute in Uelzen (Germany), at the ARD International Flute Competition in Munich (Germany), at the International Nicolet Competition in Guangzhou (China), the Mozart Flute Competition in Wiesbaden (Germany), the Dutch Flute Competition in Ittervoort (Netherlands), and many others. Since 2018, I have been a permanent jury member of the DAAD scholarship competition for Germans and foreigners in Bonn (Germany). Broadcast and studio recordings SWR - Südwest Rundfunk has over 272 studio and radio recordings featuring Gaby Pas-Van Riet as a chamber musician and soloist. These include Mozart's flute concertos, J. Ibert's concerto, Jolivet's "Chant de Linos", and Hindemith's sonata. In addition, there are numerous recordings in which Gaby Pas-Van Riet can be heard as solo flutist in the SWR Radio Symphony Orchestra Stuttgart. Numerous records and CDs as well as recordings of televised concert broadcasts are available.