Hi Philippe, In modern Italian, the term `flauto traverso' is used just as it was at the end of the eighteenth century: to distinguish the transverse flute...
Besides "flauto" is masculine in Italian, while it's feminine in many other European languages. One the commonest mistakes of those who try to use a language...
Hi Ardal, One thing the painting which Michael kindly forwarded to the list suggests to me is that King Frederick was also an avid equestrian (?- open hips, a...
Mary Kirkpatrick
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Feb 1, 2007 2:48 pm
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Dear all, The term "traversa" or its plural "traverse" is found in three 17th-century Italian inventories: Florence 1640, Florence 1657, and Padua (Benavides)...
Lasocki, David
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Feb 1, 2007 3:17 pm
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In a message dated 2/1/2007 10:19:19 AM Eastern Standard Time, lasocki@... writes: Dear all, The term "traversa" or its plural "traverse" is found in...
Dear all, The only time I've seen the plain word "traverso" in an 18th-century publication is in Johann Mattheson's Der brauchbare Virtuoso (Hamburg, 1720)....
Lasocki, David
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Feb 2, 2007 4:40 pm
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Hello Everyone, Here is an announcement about the above-named competition. This is from the competition coordinator, Linda Pereksta. kp ...
What is `standard' practice amongst flute makers as regards the proverbial `money back guarantee'? Do you all offer one? If so, what are the conditions? Does...
Hello everyone I am starting a new subject here. I would like to find better knowledge about the B minor Bach sonata for flute BWV 1030. As you know, this is...
Hi Jean-Francois , Have you looked at the SPES edition (facsimile)? I don't actually have a copy but, if I remember correctly, it has extensive historical and ...
... flute ... instrument ... more ... Carl, I too am a beginner, being two years this month since I started playing the baroque flute, and have only been...
I struggled with a 'student' flute for a while. Good flutes ie, anything by F&P or Cameron or others will play in tune better, have a more focused sound, go...
To anyone in the central Ohio area who might be interested: The time for the Sandra Miller masterclass on Sunday is 2:00 rather than the 2:30 time I had...
Hi Flute Fellows, Forgive me please for straying from our chosen domain - I'd like to know of any sources of information from anywhere around the globe on Don...
... Dennis, I find this fascinating. The Aulos is plastic and everyone says it plays great. Which makes me suspect it's the flute geometry rather than the...
... Dear Carl and others choosing a next traverso, When choosing a more advanced instrument also the following considerations might be interesting. Some...
Anyone know a source of thinner pads than the oboe pads at Windcraft? They are listed as 2mm, but the ones they supplied me were 2.4 and too thick for some...
The issue of how or whether materials affect the tone of woodwind instruments is a perennial topic between woodwind players and makers. It came up here on a...
Hi Everyone, Following up on the recent exchanges on materials flutes may be made of, I'd like to pose this question -- Laying aside, if possible, for the...
Terry, I'm sorry if you thought I misrepresented you at all. I do understand where you are coming from and do agree with your observations. I just tried to say...
Hi Toni, ... I am not sure if "Tenor/Bass" is a good term to use with military flutes, as these were probably never consort instruments. Flutes of different...
... Indeed. And don't worry, I'm not in a tiff about it, just wondering if I had expressed myself clearly enough! ... I wouldn't expect so. ... I'm assuming...
Hi Boaz and Tony I remember seeing a flute band in Letterkenny, Ireland, in 1978, where there were not only small fifes, but also larges eflat and low Bb...
... Definitely still a tradition, indeed there are some web sites (try "orange marching band"). The bands use a series of flutes in Bb, F and Eb, down to...
Dear list, I'm wondering where is a good place in the U.S. to order facsimile editions from, with emphasis on flute music. Also, is there an english...
lars
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Feb 22, 2007 4:27 am
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Hi Lars, Try OMI, Old Music and Incunabula, in New York City, owned by Stephen and Olga Immel. They're wonderful people and great to work with. They may also...
I just heard a recording of a piece by Leopold Sylvius Weiss for flute & lute. I only knew of his lute music before. Does anybody know of a source for sheet...
