{"title":"Eugene Albert","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"eugene-albert-all-silver-miniature-keyed-flute-c9031","title":"Eugene Albert All Silver Miniature Keyed Flute - C.9031  ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEugene Albert All Silver Miniature Keyed Flute - C.9031\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn extremely rare find, Eugène Albert’s miniature keyed all-silver flute is only 1 of 2 known examples. This flute is unique looking, with its smaller-than-normal key work and a long low C# key which fits comfortably beneath the fingers. E. Albert’s flutes are cherished for their sound which combines the refined conical sound with the ease of cylinder flutes. The tone of this flute is gentle, pure, and mellow, perfect for chamber music and solo repertoire music. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe padding needs work, and there is some double action on the right hand. The condition of the pads look good, and the silver is well cared for. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Eugene Albert\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen holes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-Line G\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC foot Joint\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver Throughout\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorked Tenons\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoldered Tone Holes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEugene Albert (Flute Maker)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEugène 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. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.allflutesplus.com\/terms-and-conditions\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50797298778446,"sku":"9031","price":12745.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0885\/5335\/7646\/files\/Eugene-Albert-All-Silver-Miniature-Keyed-Flute-C9031.jpg?v=1745779708"},{"product_id":"eugene-albert-boehm-system-wooden-flute-with-silver-head-joint-c9042","title":"Eugene Albert Boehm System Wooden Flute with Silver Head Joint - C.9042","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEugene Albert Boehm System Wooden Flute with Silver Head Joint - C.9042\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEugene 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is ideal for delicate performances and chamber music once restored and it comes in a vintage velvet-lined leather-bound box. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Eugene Albert\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrenadilla Wood\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver Head Joint\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver Body Tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver Mechanism\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosed Holes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC foot\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn line G\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow C# facilitator\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEugene Albert (Flute Maker)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEugène Albert was a renowned Belgian woodwind instrument maker known primarily for his clarinets, but he also made significant contributions to flute making. 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