Description
Eugene Albert Boehm System Wooden Flute with Silver Head Joint-C9042
Eugene Albert Boehm System Wooden Flute with Silver Head Joint-C9042
About
This wooden flute is an exceedingly rare and valuable instrument, being the only known Boehm system example crafted by Eugene Albert with a wood body (Only known Example).
Eugene Albert, a renowned 19th-century Belgian woodwind instrument maker, is most celebrated for his clarinets. His flutes, generally made in a French style, prioritised the sweetness of tone, making this flute particularly unique and desirable.
The flute features an ergonomic in-line G design with silver keys and head joint, adding a touch of elegance and improvement in playability and tonal quality. The low C# gizmo reflects Albert’s expertise in clarinet making, being a feature which enhances the instrument’s versatility and ease of playing. Tuned at 436 Hz, this flute produces a sweet, gentle, yet round tone, beautifully created by the exquisite combination of wood body and silver head joint.
The craftsmanship and historical significance of this instrument make it a perfect addition for collectors and musicians seeking a unique, one-of-a-kind flute with a beautifully sweet and expressive sound.
Condition
It is ideal for delicate performances and chamber music once restored and it comes in a vintage velvet-lined leather-bound box.
Specifications
- Maker: Eugene Albert
- Grenadilla Wood
- Silver Head Joint
- Silver Mechanism
- Closed Holes
- C foot
- In line G
- Low C# facilitator
Eugene Albert (Flute Maker)
Eugène Albert was a renowned Belgian woodwind instrument maker known primarily for his clarinets, but he also made significant contributions to flute making. Albert, born in 1816, began his career in Brussels around 1839 and developed a reputation for producing high-quality instruments with superior tone and intonation. His flutes were crafted in a style influenced by French design, emphasizing a sweet tonal quality.
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