Performing music at the highest levels involves great competitiveness. When each performance represents a major personal challenge, success is no longer solely dependent on a high level of technical mastery: the psychological aspects of the performance also have a decisive impact. The concept of flow is presented as a phenomenon associated with significant improvements in the musician’s performance and well-being. This work explores musicians’ positive experiences in performance situations and studies the factors that promote the emergence of flow during competitions. Eleven musicians, both professionals and students, were interviewed to consider ways of promoting the emergence of flow that help them to produce high-quality performances. Our analysis revealed several different factors promoting the emergence of flow: social standing, performance preparation, connection to one’s body, awareness of skills and self-confidence, intrinsic motivation, attentional focus, and transcendence. These findings enhance our understanding of the conditions influencing the emergence of flow. We consider work pathways which might facilitate the emergence of flow experiences and thus help musicians to produce high-quality performances while protecting them from the harmful effects of stress and anxiety.

以最高水平演奏音乐涉及极大的竞争力。当每场表演都代表着一项重大的个人挑战时，成功不再仅仅依赖于高水平的技术掌握：表演的心理方面也具有决定性的影响。流量的概念被呈现为与音乐家的表现和幸福感的显着改善相关的现象。这项工作探索了音乐家在表演情境中的积极体验，并研究了在比赛中促进心流出现的因素。11 位音乐家，包括专业人士和学生，接受了采访，以考虑如何促进流动的出现，帮助他们制作高质量的表演。我们的分析揭示了促进心流出现的几个不同因素：社会地位、表演准备、与身体的联系、技能和自信意识、内在动机、注意力集中和超越。这些发现增强了我们对影响流动出现的条件的理解。