3. Yamahas Close Cooperation with Top Artists
But all the scientists and engineers in the world cannot create a superior musical instrument. The expressive qualities of our flutes are a direct result of the inspiration and guidance of many of the worlds leading musicians. Our network of international R&D ateliers maintains close contact with a select group of famous artists who share our goal of perfecting the flute. These gifted players have been willing to spend their valuable time working with usand they will never stop working with us. Because our quest for perfection, like theirs, is never-ending.
Handmade Flutes Handmade Wooden Flutes Handmade Flutes Options Professional Series Flutes Intermediate & Standard Model Flutes Alto Flute Bass Flute Piccolos Flute Variations Accessories & Maintenance Materials The Talent and Inspiration Behind our Flutes P. 4 P. 6 P. 8 P. 10 P. 12 P. 14 P. 14 P. 15 P. 16 P. 17 P. 18
For Almost Miraculous Freedom of Expression
The biggest reason why so many of the worlds leading soloists and orchestral musicians have chosen Yamaha Handmade flutes is because they give performers an almost miraculous freedom to create their own unique sound. Thats because these flutes have been designed in close cooperation with master musicians, and crafted by some of the most gifted artisans of our time. They represent the perfect combination of artistic excellence and technical perfection.
Type 1 series flutes are our traditional models and feature a refined, clear sound with extremely sensitive response. They are especially suited for solo and chamber music performance. Type 4 flutes are created with the orchestral player in mind and maintain a focused tone in any range, at any dynamic, in any hall. Each is available with a myriad of options, including body material and thickness, key configurations, soldered or drawn toneholes, headjoint taper and undercut, etc.
YFL-994 YFL-991 YFL-984 YFL-981 YFL-974 YFL-971 YFL-914 YFL-911
YFL-894 YFL-891 YFL-884 YFL-881 YFL-874 YFL-871 YFL-814 YFL-811
All 800 flutes have soldered toneholes. Drawn tonehole are also available by special order.
900 Series Handmade Gold Flutes
900 series flutes are crafted out of 9k or 14k gold for a deeply focused tone which projects well. To help you create a flute thats exactly right for you, a number of different combinations of materials and body thickness are available.
800 Series Handmade Silver Flutes

YFL-881H

800 series flutes, which are handmade of high grade 92.5% pure sterling, offer a strong broad sound with warm tonal colors. You may choose from three different wall thicknesses.

Material Combination for Gold Flutes
A Type B Type C Type D Type
Model Type Body, Head & Footjoint Rings, Posts & Ribs Silver Key Mechanism Gold 14k Silver A Type B Type C Type D Type Gold 9k

Wall Thickness

Gold (9k or 14k) 0.30mm Standard, flexible, delicate tone (Standard 14k) 0.35mm Solid and powerful sound with a bit more resistance (Standard 9k) Yamaha Handmade gold flutes are unplated for a beautiful natural appearance and a full-bodied tonal resonance. Sterling Silver 0.35mmLight free tone, easy response 0.38mmStandard, well-balanced resistance 0.43mmHeavier weight for powerful sound, increased air resistance
An optional gold crown for C type flutes is available by special order.

: Gold 14k

: Gold 9k

: Silver

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They also deliver all the carrying power of a silver flute! Which means that Yamaha Handmade wooden flutes are suitable not just for solo and chamber music, but also for use in the modern symphony orchestra. Their remarkable tonal projection is the result of combining the state-of-the-art Type 4 scale with Yamahas unique EC headjoint, and of their specially designed toneholeswhich are the same size as on metal flutes. An HC headjoint is optionally available for players who prefer this headjoint (see page 9).
YFL-894W YFL-894WH YFL-874W YFL-874WH YFL-814W
*Clatch E mechanism not available.
874 Series Handmade WoodenFlutes

YFL-874W

Handmade
Grenadilla headjoint, body & footjoint Sterling silver keys Key types: ring keys Key systems: offset G E mechanism: included Footjoint: C footjoint Headjoint: EC

YFL-874WH

Grenadilla headjoint, body & footjoint Sterling silver keys Key types: ring keys Key systems: offset G E mechanism: included Footjoint: B footjoint Headjoint: EC
894 Series Handmade WoodenFlutes

YFL-894W

Grenadilla headjoint, body & footjoint Sterling silver keys Key types: ring keys Key systems: in-line E mechanism: included Footjoint: C footjoint Headjoint: EC

YFL-894WH

Grenadilla headjoint, body & footjoint Sterling silver keys Key types: ring keys Key systems: in-line E mechanism: included Footjoint: B footjoint Headjoint: EC

The lip plate and headjoint body are sculpted out of a single piece of fine African grenadilla for a pure, natural resonance. The surface of the lip plate is extremely comfortable and provides secure control.
A silver tenon fits the headjoint into the body, just as with a silver flute. This adds focus to the sound. It also helps to considerably reduce the weight of the flute.
A similar silver tenon inside the footjoint connector reduces weight and prevents cracking. It also adds tonal body for improved projection.
The tone holes are precision-crafted of inset grenadilla which allows wider sized holes like those of metal flutes. This is another factor contributing to the flutes accurate intonation and tonal clarity.

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Handmade Flute Options
When ordering a custom built Handmade Flute there are many factors to consider. In addition to the basic key configurations there are a number of other important variables which help determine the character of your instrument. For an overall view of the possibilities available to you, see the following list of options. If you require more information, please contact your Yamaha Handmade flute dealer.

Mechanical Options

C# Trill Key An additional lever and tonehole which are useful for B to C# trills, but can also be used to facilitate a number of other trills and tremolos.

Toneholes

Drawn Toneholes Walls are drawn upward from the body material, giving the flute a broad, light sound. Soldered Toneholes Walls are soldered onto the flute body, producing a heavier, more solid sound.
Taper (Affects tonal depth & resistance)
Y Taper Original 2-stage taper. Excellent mid and high range projection. Warm timbre. Easy control. C Taper French-style taper. Straight, free projection with consistent tone. G Taper German-style taper. Rich tone with solid midrange. Relatively high resistance.
Cut & Taper Combinations
Taper C AC BC CC EC HC SC

A B C E H S

Y CY

G CG

G/A Trill Key This aids in trilling from G to A.
Soldered and Undercut Soldered toneholes with undercut inner edges give a strong sound with a lot of life in the tone.
AC Sharp bending curve on front lip plate with French style headjoint taper. Powerful well-balanced tone with even projection. BC Sharp lip plate curve with slightly round embouchure hole. Rich warm sound with strong fundamental harmonics. CC Wide undercut area for smooth airflow. Concentrated tone color and increased resonance in the low register. Uniform tone throughout the entire range. EC High, narrow chimney walls. Excellent resonance and ideal air resistance for tone control. Direct, straightforward sound. HC Undercut area is small, providing outstanding tone color flexibility. SC Unique undercut configuration, resulting in extraordinary resonance. CG A German style taper providing ample tone core, and a great deal of resistance. CY Similar to the French taper but with a double flare design. Warm tone color. Excellent center in the mid to high range.

* The first letter refers to the enbouchure hole undercut, the second indicates the taper.

Engraving

Split E Mechanism This key helps give more stability and better centered intonation to the high E. Yamahas optional engraving is hand carved with unmatchable skill and care. The traditional Japanese engraving technique used has been passed done from father to son for many generations, making these flutes true works of art.
Cut (Affects attack, response, & timbre)
A Cut Sharp curve on front edge of lip plate. Slightly squared hole and undercut. Excellent tonal balance and projection. B Cut Sharp curve on front edge of lip plate. Slightly squared undercut. Rich tone with comfortable resistance. C Cut Large undercut for smooth, free response. Outstanding presence and solid lows. E Cut High walls with less undercut than C cut configuration. Rich tone with comfortable resistance.

Crown

Rings
Clutch E Mechanism A switch allowing players to turn on or off the Split E mechanism as desired.

ON OFF

Lip Plate

Under-key type

H Cut Similar to the C cut but with much less undercut for great tonal flexibility. S Cut Slightly less undercut than the C cut for easier playability.
C# and D# Rollers Rollers on the key levers to facilitate finger movements.
Professional Series Flutes
These Models Share the Same Design Features as Our Handmade Models
Yamahas new professional lineup was inspired by our Handmade gold and silver flutes, and the models in this series share many of the same design features and specificationsincluding the same scale and headjoints as our Type 4 Handmade models. Created with the expertise we gained in producing our Handmade models, and crafted with uncompromising quality, these are serious professional grade instruments.

600 Series Models

500 Series Models

: Sterling Silver

: Nickel Silver
YFL-784 YFL-774 YFL-714 YFL-684 YFL-674 YFL-614 YFL-584 YFL-574 YFL-514

All Yamaha Pro Model flutes are available with a B footjoint; add H to the model number when ordering. All Pro flutes feature drawn and curled toneholes.
EC Headjoint All Professional series flutes come with the EC headjoint, which features high chimney walls and a unique undercut designed to perfectly complement the Type 4 scale. The EC is characterized by tonal resonance and a comfortable, natural-feeling playability.
New Scale The unique Type 4 Scale gives you accurately centered notes, with the optimum amount of air resistance for tonal flexibility. These flutes do not create a tone for you; they give you the freedom to color your own sound.
High Quality Pads Yamahas pads resist dehydration or swelling, while the double bladder covering helps ensure perfect seating. All Professional flutes are carefully seasoned for long-lasting adjustment.

Key Design The keys are hand-assembled and meticulously balanced for a perfect touch. And the key shapes have been so exquisitely designed and ergonomically placed that the flute will almost disappear in your hands. Performances will feel effortlessly natural.
700 Series Professional Flutes

YFL-774

All 700 Series flutes come with a headjoint, body, footjoint and keys made of top grade 92.5% pure sterling silver for an expansive, warm tone with enhanced projection.
600 Series Professional Flutes

YFL-684H

These flutes feature a headjoint, body and footjoint made of 92.5% pure sterling silver for a rich, warm well-defined tone.
500 Series Professional Flutes

YFL-574

The headjoint is very important in determining the sound of a flute. Yamaha 500 Series Flutes feature, at a very affordable price, a 92.5% pure sterling silver headjoint with a body and foot of nickel silver for a dark warm tone.

700 Series Models

Intermediate & Standard Model Flutes
More than Just Inexpensive Versions of our Professional Flutes
We took all the lessons we learned through the process of developing and perfecting our Handmade and Professional models and incorporated their essence into the design of our intermediate and standard flutes. But these flutes, meticulously hand-adjusted and test-played by experienced artisans, are more than just inexpensive versions of our professional flutes. They are closely focused creations in their own right. We developed them around the idea that beginners have special needs, that nothing is more frustrating than trying to learn to play on a poor quality instrument. It is very important for young students to be able to produce beautiful, flute-like tones as quickly and easily as possible. And it is equally important that their instruments have accurate, centered intonation to help their ears develop properly. These are flutes that will help beginners rapidly improve, while offering more advanced players excellent response and tonal qualities.
CY Headjoint Featuring a double flare taper and a unique embouchure hole undercut design for excellent response and a warm rich tone, the CY headjoint helps beginners quickly learn to produce a beautiful sound. More advanced players will appreciate its even, quick response in all registers. Key Posts Key posts have been thickened and redesigned for improved durability and strength to maintain accurate rod alignment. Keys All key shapes and placement have been ergonomically designed for a comfortable, natural-feeling performance. The keys are handassembled and adjusted for perfect balance and touch.

300 Series Models

200 Series Models
Adjustment Screws Yamahas unique screw resistance inserts allow smooth adjustments while preventing gradual loosening of the screws. For easier access, the screw positioning has been changed.
Alignment Marks Footjoint alignment marks facilitate proper fitting by young players.
YFL-481 YFL-471 YFL-461 YFL-421 YFL-411 YFL-381 YFL-371 YFL-361 YFL-321 YFL-311 YFL-281 YFL-271 YFL-261 YFL-221 YFL-211

All Intermediate Series flutes are available with a B footjoint; add H to the model number when ordering. The B footjoint is not available for 200 Series flutes. All models feature drawn and curled toneholes.
400 Series Intermediate Flutes

400 Series Models

400 Series flutes feature a headjoint, body and footjoint made of the same 92.5% pure sterling silver as expensive professional models for a rich, warm tone with enhanced projection.
300 Series Intermediate Flutes
The headjoint is an important factor in determining the tone. The 300 Series flutes feature, at a very affordable price, headjoints of 92.5% pure sterling silver, and a nickel silver body and foot for a dark warm tone.

YFL-361

200 Series Standard Flutes

YFL-211

Featuring the same high-grade design and craftsmanship as the 300 and 400 series models, 200 Series Flutes are made of durable nickel silver with an attractive silver-plate finish. They are characterized by excellent response and intonation.
Curved Headjoint An optional curved headjoint makes flutes easier for young children to hold and play. It comes with a convenient carrying case which holds both headjoint and flute case.

YFL-481H

Alto Flute
Yamahas YFL-A421 is one of the most sought-after alto flutes in the world. It is characterized by an agile response and precise intonation, but its best feature is its warm, beautiful sound. Yamahas unique expertise with the various alloys used in brass instruments led to the discovery that gold-brass (brass with a higher than usual copper content) is the perfect material for optimum tone, weight, and playability of an alto flute. The goldbrass gives a rich sound full of tonal colors, and the flute is much more comfortable to hold and play than traditional alto flutes, being considerably lighter. A model with a curved headjoint is also available by special order.

Bass Flute

The YFL-B441 bass flute is made from gold-brass like the YFL-A421 alto flute and features a similar quick response, rich beautiful tone, and accurate intonation. The bass flutes are often used in flute ensembles and studio recordings, and are increasingly used to play difficult alto solos in the orchestral literature. As with the alto, the gold-brass makes the flute much lighter and easier to hold, while still creating a rich and colorful sound.

We offer a complete range of piccolos, from the top-of-the-line Handmade YPC-91 to the easily affordable Standard model YPC-32. All offer accurate intonation and a warm characteristic piccolo sound, and all feature a conical bore and include an E mechanism.

Handmade Model

YPC-91
Grenadilla headjoint & body Sterling silver keys With split E mechanism
The YPC-91, which is hand-made by our most gifted artisans, has been developed in cooperation with some of the worlds leading musicians. It features a headjoint and body of select, carefully seasoned grenadilla wood.

YPC-81

Handcrafted Models

YPC-82

YPC-81/82
Grenadilla body Sterling silver headjoint Nickel silver (silver-plated) keys With split E mechanism
These piccolos are handcrafted by accomplished artisans and have bodies of top grade grenadilla. The YPC-82 features a sterling silver headjoint while the YPC-81 features a headjoint of grenadilla.
Professional G alto flute Gold brass headjoint, body and footjoint Sterling silver lip plate & riser Nickel silver (silver-plated) keys Double bladder pads With straight headjoint. A curved headjoint is available by special order.

Professional

YFL-A421

YFL-B441

C bass flute Gold brass headjoint, body & footjoint Sterling silver lip plate & riser Nickel silver (silver-plated) keys Leather pads With curved headjoint.

Professional Model

YPC-62

YPC-62/62M

Grenadilla headjoint & body This has long been a favorite of professional musicians and can be found in many Nickel silver (silver-plated) keys top orchestras. Characterized by excellent intonation and playability. It features a With split E mechanism headjoint and body of carefully seasoned grenadilla for a warm full tone. With sterling silver headjoint (YPC-62M)

Standard Model

YPC-32
ABS resin body Nickel silver (silver-plated) headjoint & keys With split E mechanism
With its easy playability, accurate intonation, and characteristic piccolo sound, the YPC-32 is very popular with students as well as doublers. The body is made of sturdy, maintenance-free ABS resin for a sound similar to that of natural wood.

Flute Variations

In addition to the different materials which you may select for our Professional, Intermediate and Standard models, there are several other factors to consider when choosing your flute. These factors can affect the general tonal character of your instrument, make it easier to hold, easier to play, etc. For complete information, please carefully read the descriptions provided on this page.

Accessories & Maintenance Materials
To keep your Yamaha flute in the best possible condition, frequent maintenance is necessary. When properly cared for, your flute will last almost literally forever. And a well cared for instrument sounds better and is easier to play. Yamaha offers a wide range of maintenance accessories, all of which were created specifically for use with our flutes. They are the perfect complement to your instrument.

Key Systems

Many players find the Offset G configuration easier to play. Often teachers recommend that beginners start on these flutes, while more and more advanced players are also choosing this naturalfeeling configuration. Many advanced students and professionals, though, still prefer the traditional In-line formation where all the toneholes are in a straight row. In-line Offset G

Key Types

Covered or Plateau keys are easy to use. The pad cup is covered so it will seal the tonehole anytime the key is closed. This is especially important for beginners who may not always press the center of the key. Many advanced players prefer the open feel of Ring keys for subtle control of their tone. Intermediate and Standard model French system flutes come with key plugs to seal the hole until players have become adept at covering the holes with their fingers. Covered Keys Ring (French) Keys

Frequent Maintenance

Polishing Gauze, Polishing/Silicon/Silver Cloth should be used to clean the surface of your instrument after every use. Cork Grease facilitates attaching joints, prolongs cork life, and maintains air seal. It comes available in both hard and soft types. Swathed in Polishing Gauze, Cleaning Rods remove dirt and moisture from the inside of flutes and piccolos. They have a depth mark for visual headjoint adjustment.
Polishing Gauze (S, L) Polishing Gauze (S, L) Polishing Cloth (S, L) Silicon Cloth (M, L, LL) Cork Grease (Soft) Cork Grease (Hard)
Metal Cleaning Rod for Piccolo Wooden Cleaning Rod for Flute Synthetic Cleaning Rod for Flute
Cleaning Swabs should be used to remove dirt and moisture from inside the instrument after every use.
Cleaning Paper lengthens the life of pads by removing any oil, dirt, and moisture. Powder Paper (applied after using Cleaning Paper) helps maintain smooth action and prevents sticking.

Footjoints

A choice of footjoint is available on all models (except for the 200 Series). The B footjoint has an extra key (and gizmo key) enabling the player to play 1/2 step lower than the lowest note of the C foot. But the footjoint also affects the sound. Many North American orchestral players prefer using a B footjoint for a darker, stronger sound with good projection. European players, on the other hand, prefer the flexible, warmer tone of the C footjoint. B Footjoint

Curved Headjoint

This headjoint brings the keys closer to the lip plate for a more comfortable, natural playing position. It instantly converts any Yamaha flute into a more compact shape without sacrificing any of that special Yamaha quality. The FHJ-200U offers highly accurate intonation, a clear sparkling resonance, and an especially easy playability. Most of all, it delivers that beautiful tone which you have come to expect from Yamaha flutes.

Cleaning Swab (S, M, L)

Cleaning Paper

Powder Paper

Occasional Maintenance
Tone Hole Cleaners are ideal for cleaning the insides of toneholes and cleaning difficult to reach areas between the key mechanisms. Polish restores the luster to instrument finishes. Lacquer Polish, Silver Polish, or Metal Polish (for nickel-plated or un-plated surfaces) should be applied with Polishing Gauze. Key Oil maintains smooth noiseless operation of key mechanisms. Bore oil helps preserve the natural characteristics of the inner bore of wood instruments.

Tone Hole Cleaners

C Footjoint with standard straight headjoint
Metal Polish Silver Polish Polishing Gauze (S, L) Key Oil Light (For Flutes, Piccolos) Bore Oil
Tuners & Metronomes Split E Mechanism
This key helps give more stability and better centered intonation to the high E. with FHJ-200U curved headjoint
The Yamaha curved headjoint comes with an attractive case bag which holds both the curved headjoint and the Yamaha flute case. The special reinforced pocket provides convenient storage for the headjoint while the entire flute case fits in the bag. Yamaha offers tuners and metronomes designed specifically for wind instruments.

MC7 Pick Microphone

This high-quality microphone features a convenient clip-on design for easy attachment to most instruments, and provides precise, natural response from the lowest tuba lows to the highest piccolo highs.

Metronome

The Talent and Inspiration Behind our Flutes
The Talent and Inspiration Behind our Flutes Many of the greatest artists in the world have shared their talent, experience, and dreams with Yamaha designers. It is the combined talents of both artists and artisans which forms the heart and soul of our flutes.

Andrs Adorjn

Born in Budapest, Adorjn moved to Denmark in 1956, where he studied and graduated in dentistry in Copenhagen. Additionally he studied flute under Jean-Pierre Rampal and Aurle Nicolet, winning the top prizes at several prestigious competitions such as the Jacob Gade Prize in Copenhagen, the Concours International de Flte in Montreux and the First Paris International Flute Competition. Adorjn, who has played in several leading European orchestras, was 14 years principal flute in the Bavarian Symphony Orchestra in Munich, which he left to devote more time to his solo career. Adorjn continues to perform throughout the world, and is a professor at the Musik-hochschule in Munich. (YFL-994C)
Eine exzellente Intonation - ein wunderbarer Klang! Es ist eine stndige Freude, auf meiner Yamaha-Flte zu musizieren. An excellent intonation - wonderful sound! It is always a pleasure to make music on my Yamaha flutes.

Jeffery Khaner

Flutist Jeffrey Khaner is one of todays most notable orchestral musicians. Principal flute of the Philadelphia Orchestra since 1990, he is also a highly respected soloist and chamber musician. With a repertoire ranging from the baroque to the contemporary, he has won accolades for his concerto and recital performances throughout the world. Jeff has played Yamaha instruments exclusively since 1985. (YFL-874H)
Im thrilled with my Yamaha 874H. The new A-440 scale, to my own specifications, is terrific. The tone quality is exceptional throughout the instrument and the EC headjoint provides a clean and clear articulation in all registers. I have never before so enjoyed playing a flute! Jaime vraiment ma flte Yamaha 874H. La nouvelle chelle en La 440 Hz, selon mes propres besoins est vritablement exceptionnelle. La qualit du son est incroyable sur toute la tessiture de linstrument et la fixation de lembouchure EC offre une clart et une prcision sur tous les registres. Jamais auparavant je nai autant pris de plaisir jouer de la flte !

Julius Baker

Julius Bakers career began in the Cleveland Orchestra and he has been principal flutist with the Pittsburgh Symphony, the Columbia Broadcasting Symphony Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony, the famed Bach Aria Group, and the New York Philharmonic where he remained until 1983. He now concentrates on solo performances and teaching. His influence as a teacher is legendary and he is on the faculties of both Juilliard and the Curtis Institute of Music. (YFL-892H)

Through the years the Yamaha engineers have consistently made improvements in every aspect of flute construction. I appreciate my Yamaha flute because it responds to my demands. There was a time when the wooden flute was the flute of the past. Yamaha has developed a new wooden flute which will be the flute of the future. Depuis des annes, les ingnieurs de Yamaha nont cess damliorer tous les aspects de la construction de leurs fltes. Jadore ma flte Yamaha car elle rpond parfaitement mes exigences. Le temps o les fltes en bois taient un instrument dpass est rsolu depuis que Yamaha a cr cet instrument qui est la flte du futur.

Shigenori Kudo

Winner of 1st International flute competition Jean-Pierre Rampal in Paris 1980. Shigenori Kudo has appeared Theatre des ChampsElysees, Musikverein in Vienna, Suntory hall in Tokyo.with most prestigious conductors such as Seiji OZAWA, Krzystof Penderecki, Leonard Slatkin, Horst Stein. across the globe. Considered as one of worlds best solo flautists, Kudo regularly appears at the finest music festivals of Vienna, Hamburg, Firenze, New York, Saito-Kinen (in Japan), MENTON. and to this date has produced more than 50 recordings. (YFL-984BJ)
I have been playing these flutes for 25 years, and no matter what kind of concerts; solo recitals, chamber music, and large scale orchestral playing, I can always count on my Yamaha flute. More than just a musical tool, these instruments feel like a part of my body and spirit. With their exquisite nuances and rich palette of tonal colors, I hope that more and more flute players will discover these wonderful instruments. Ich spiele seit 13 jahren YAMAHA. Ein herausragendes Merkmal ist fr mich der extrem modulierfhige Klang. YAMAHA-Flten zwingen mich nicht in eine bestimmte Klang-Richtung und drngen mir keinen spezifischen Charakter auf. Ich kann je nach Stilrichtung oder musikalischer Atmosphre ber die Klangfarben verfgen wie ein Maler er seine Palette. I have been playing on Yamaha for more than 14 years. An outstanding feature for me is the possibility to modulate the sound. Yamaha flutes do not force me to play in one particular direction of sound, nor do they restrict me to any specific character. As a painter with his palette, I can alter the timbre according to the direction of style or to the musical atmosphere.

Gnter Federsel

One of Viennas leading flautists, Federsel entered the Vienna State Opera Orchestra in 1987 and then became a member of the Vienna Philharmonic orchestra in 1990. He is also a soloist and very active in chamber music performing with Ensemble 11, Ensemble Wiener Collage, Johann Strauss Solisten, Ensemble Kontrapunkte Neuen Wiener Barockensemble, and der Wiener Kammerphilharmonie. (YFL-811, YFL-814W)
Ich kenne keine Flte die so schn klingt wie eine Yamaha-Flte. Fein-edel und gross. Sie klingt nach der eigenen Persnlichkeit! Das Yamaha-Piccolo ist besonder in der Hohen und ganz Hohen Lage einfach unschlagbar. Der Klang passt auch sehr gut zum Wiener Klangstil. I do not know of any other flute which can sound as beautiful as a Yamaha. Delicate, exquisite, and yet rich and full, it lets me express my musical personality! And Yamahas Piccolos have a high register which is simply unbeatable. And a tone which matches very well the Viennese style of sound.

Andrea Lieberknecht

Andrea Lieberknecht is the principal flautist at WDR Sinfonieorchester Kln, and Professor of Flute at Hochschule fr Musik und Theater in Hanover. She won the Prague Spring International Music Competition (1991) and Kobe International Flute Competition (1993). (YFL-974BH)

Dieter Flury

Studied with Hans Meyer and Andr Jaunet, also with Aurle Nicolet. Principal flautist at Wiener Staatsoper (the Vienna State Opera) and Wiener Philharmoniker (the Vienna Philharmonic). Teaches at the University of Fine Arts in Graz. Professor of the International Summer Academy in Lenk. Member of Wiener Blserensembles, Klangforum Wien, and Wiener Virtuosen. Recordings for Camerata Tokyo and Special Music Education Kehlhof. (YFL-971B)
Mehr noch als im Falle von Streichinstrumenten oder Klavieren ist die Entscheidung fr eine Flte eine sehr persnliche, da auch die physiologischen Voraussetzungen des Ansatzes wie Kieferbau und Lippenform eine Rolle spielen. Ich fhle mich seit mehr als zwanzig Jahren mit Yamaha Instrumenten sehr wohl. Sie bieten mir in der Ansprache den Widerstand, der erforderlich ist, um den Ton zu formen und nach den eigenen Vorstellungen entwickeln zu knnen. Much more than for string instruments or pianos, the selection of a flute is very personal, with physiological conditions of the embouchure such as the jaw and the shape of the lips, also having roles to play. I have been happy with Yamaha instruments for more than twenty years. The response of the instruments offer me the required resistance, which allow me to shape the sound the way I prefer. They work equally well in large concert halls, as well as for recordings.