Studies on Taste and Style and Andersens Study no. It plays on the high-side of Old Philharmonic Pitch, at A c.456. It was first inspected, cleaned and pads were removed by Karl Pfretzschner and some years later repadded by Stephen Wessel.Īrthur Haswell has also helped with adjustments to the key work. Prattens Perfected model, serial number 8819 9754, crafted in the Boosey workshop at 24 Holles Street, London.Īccording to Langwill, this address was in use from 1864-1874. Rudall Carte S Flute Player Serial Number 8819 9754 A relative found this Boosey and Co instrument when clearing out the attic Who played it or in which musical setting it was used is unknown, but its a beautiful flute. Having recently acquired a copy of Charles Nicholsons Beauties for the Flute (and given the circumstances of 2020), I thought his variations on Life Let Us Cherish provided another fitting sound sample for this 200 year old instrument.īoosey Co. Searching for a simple piece to help get to know the instrument, I came across Hoffmeisters setting of an unknown theme and variations which seemed to suit the flutes character rather well ( Listen here ). Rudall Carte S Flute Player Serial Number 8819 9754.
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