{"product_id":"j-j-quantz-flauto-traverso-for-sale","title":"JJ Quantz (1740-1745) A=415-392 Hz","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOur reproduction is based on mid 18th century (c. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1740-1745\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohann Joachim Quantz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epreserved in the Dayton C. Miller Collection at the Library of Congress.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAt the court of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Frederick II of Prussia, Quantz served as court flutist, teacher, and instrument maker, it represents Berlin flute making at the height of the late Baroque period. Instruments of this type were central to the musical life of Frederick’s court and reflect the playing style described in Quantz’s treatise.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTuned at A=415 Hz, reflecting the modern standard for Baroque performance, suited to late Baroque and Rococo repertoire, including works by J.S. Bach, Telemann, Händel, J.J. Quantz, and C.P.E Bach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its A = 392 Hz corps de rechange, reflecting the lower French pitch (ton de chambre) of the early 18th century, suited to French and early Baroque repertoire, including works by Rameau, Couperin and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePitch A=415 Hz and (or) A=392 Hz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrew cork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHead joint with tuning slide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrafted from Boxwood, Cocobolo wood or Grenadilla ebony wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood-ends are protected by imitation Ivory or wooden rings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe keys are casted from brass and features steel springs with leather pad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with care instructions, and a fingering chart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditionally, accessories such as a velvet-lined protective case, cleaning cloth, and extra key pads are provided.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Legacy of Johann Joachim Quantz: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantz was one of the most important flute virtuosos and theorists of the 18th century. A central figure in European musical life, he is renowned not only for his compositions but also for his influential treatise “On Playing the Flute” (1752), one of the most important sources on 18th-century performance practice and flute technique. The treatise remains an essential reference for historically informed performance, offering detailed insight into Baroque and early Classical flute technique, articulation, and musical expression..\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantz served as flute teacher, composer, and court musician to Frederick II of Prussia, with their close musical association beginning in the 1720s and continuing throughout Frederick’s reign. His pedagogical and musical influence shaped the Berlin flute tradition and court style of performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeveral original flutes associated with Quantz’s circle survive today, many preserved in the collection of Frederick the Great, reflecting the high level of craftsmanship and refinement of the Berlin school.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantz’s Innovations in Flute Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuring the 1730s and 1740s, Quantz was closely involved in the refinement of flute construction, contributing significantly to the evolution of the instrument’s design and performance capabilities. Quantz’s legacy includes the development of the adjustable headjoint, often referred to as the “slide head.\" This innovation allowed flutists to make fine pitch adjustments, improving intonation across different tonalities. This principle remains fundamental to modern flute design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantz also added an E-flat key on the foot joint in some instruments of the Berlin tradition. This innovation enhanced technical ease and expanded expressive possibilities, and represents an important step in the gradual development of the keyed flute.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Flauto Traverso or \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Transverse Flute Wikipedia\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Transverse_flute\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTransverse Flute\u003c\/a\u003e, you can check out others modeled after \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hakamdin.co.uk\/products\/transverse-flute-for-sale\" title=\"Transverse Flute for Sale after August Grenser\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAugust Grenser\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hakamdin.co.uk\/products\/baroque-flute-for-sale\" title=\"Baroque Flute after G.A. Rottenburgh for Sale\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eG.A. 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