The Classical and Early Romantic Flute - A Theoretical and Practical Guide

The Classical and Early Romantic Flute is about the flute, flutists, music, and musical performance in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Readers learn about the complex development of the design of the flute, how the different types of flutes were played, and how music was interpreted during the Classical and Early Romantic periods, according to original sources. In addition, fifteen short biographies of flutists and flute makers bring to life some of the main figures of the flute-playing world of this era and present their playing styles and artistic achievements.

About the author

Anne Pustlauk is a flutist, instructor, and researcher within the field of historically informed performance practice. In particular, the simple system flutes of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries have piqued her interest. A research fellow at the Royal Conservatoire Antwerp, she teaches artistic research and historical performance practice.

Product details

• Authors: Anne Pustlauk
• Publisher: Oxford Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 21.10.2025
• EAN: 9780197790915
• ISBN: 978-0-19-779091-5
• Illustrations: 37 figures and 93 music examples
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Music > Organology; MUSIC / Musical Instruments / Woodwinds, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Classical, MUSIC / Instruction & Study / Appreciation, Other performing arts, Romanticism, Music reviews & criticism, Music reviews and criticism, Romantic Music (C 1830 To C 1900), Wind Instruments, Art music, orchestral and formal music