Ilona Kocsis - Flautist

Born 1970 in Csorna, Hungary, Ilona Kocsis completed her initial music education in Györ and Debrecen, including teaching, chamber music, and soloist degrees with distinction. She went to Switzerland in 1996 where she received a concert degree with distinction from the Conservatory Schaffhausen and a soloist degree with distinction from the Lucerne School of Music under the supervision of Anna-Katharina Graf. Ilona Kocsis has played in various orchestras, chamber music ensembles, and solo concerts. Her exceptionally expressive playing has earned her an excellent reputation and enthusiastic audiences. In 2005, Ilona Kocsis moved to Glasgow, Scotland, where she continued playing and teaching the flute. She has teamed up with guitarist John Hallam to play at weddings and special functions. Since 2009, she is back in Switzerland.