Instrument: 4-key flute in D, boxwood with ivory rings and silver keys, original wooden case (c.1810)
Maker: Clementi & Co, London (1802-1831)
Pitch: A=440
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Notes: At the time this flute was made the company was owned by composer/pianist Muzio Clementi. I think this flute must be quite early, possibly 1802-1803 as the stamp does not include an address. The flute is very much in the Classical style unaffected by Nicholson’s ideas.
Demonstration recordings:
Two movements from Haydn Trios
https://soundcloud.com/mloberlin/sets/clementi-london-4-key-flute-c1810
