Flute enthusiasts and traverso lovers, rejoice! TraversoPractice.net has just introduced an exciting new feature: a comprehensive, interactive guide to traverso models from 18th-century Europe. This resource promises to be a valuable tool for anyone looking to explore the fascinating world of historical flutes, offering insights into their origins, characteristics, and usage.
The guide, co-created by flutist and musicologist Alessandro Cilona and traverso expert Francesco Belfiore, is a quick reference for flutists, historians, and music enthusiasts alike. It brings together scattered information from museums, libraries, and online sources, offering a clear, user-friendly presentation of various traverso models. Cilona, author of Il flauto traversiere – Creazione e diffusione di uno strumento nel suo contesto simbolico e sociale, and Belfiore, the founder of TraversoPractice.net, both bring their extensive knowledge and passion to this project.
What’s Included in the Guide?
The guide covers 15 of the most popular traverso models used by flute players today, many of which are modern replicas of historical designs.
Highlights include:
A Timeline: Quickly place each traverso model within its historical context, answering questions like when specific makers, such as Palanca or Hotteterre, were active.
Interactive Model List: Clickable windows provide the main characteristics of each model, suggestions on the music they’re best suited for, and videos demonstrating their sound.
Historical Map: Explore how the traverso spread across Europe, highlighting key regions and makers.
Models include those by well-known makers such as Bressan, Buffardin, Quantz, and Stanesby. Each entry offers a glimpse into the instrument’s history and suitability for specific styles of music, helping players make informed decisions about performance practice.
A Must-Visit for Traverso Enthusiasts
Whether you’re a professional musician, student, or simply curious about historical instruments, this interactive guide offers an immersive way to understand the evolution and diversity of the traverso. Check it out on TraversoPractice.net and dive into the rich history of 18th-century European flute-making.
This is a significant addition to the online resources available for historical flute players, and we look forward to seeing how this guide will inspire performances and further research.
The best part is that this guide is completely free to access. Alessandro Cilona and Francesco Belfiore have made it available to everyone, aiming to promote education and appreciation of the traverso’s rich history.
About TraversoPractice.net
TraversoPractice.net is a valuable online resource dedicated to historical flute performance, providing insightful content for both seasoned players and those new to the traverso.
The website, created by Francesco Belfiore, a renowned expert in historical flute practices, is a go-to platform for flutists interested in Baroque and Classical repertoire. Belfiore’s passion for period instruments and authentic performance practices is evident throughout the site, which offers a range of articles, tutorials, and resources for flutists eager to delve into the world of the traverso.
This new interactive guide is just one of many contributions that highlight TraversoPractice.net as a leading resource in the field of historical flute performance.
