The Flute Video (DVD)

In this 28-minute film that centers on the modern flute, the viewer will learn about the origins of the transverse flute as well as the way this instrument sounds today. This metal instrument has been popular for centuries since its invention by Jean Hotterre. After his creation of the flute in Louis XIV's court, his son, Jacques Hotterre, popularized it and became a flutist in his own right. The instrument continued to be improved on over the years until it became the instrument that is played in orchestras today. In this film, viewers will be treated to performances that showcase the works of Beethoven, Vivaldi, Frederick the Great, Telemann, Lully and Debussy. Hear the sound of the modern transverse flute as it performs some of the best flute music composed by the greats. View a Preview Clip