Muramatsu Flutes
Muramatsu Flutesis aflutemanufacturer founded by Koichi Muramatsu. It is probably one of the oldest Japanese classicalflutecompanies, having manufactured the instrument since 1923. Their handmade flutes are made from sterlingsilver;9K, 14K, 18K, and 24Kgold;as well asplatinum.Many artisans who have worked for Muramatsu have also created many of the new companies in Japan that make high-quality handmade flutes.
The factoryMuramatsu Flute MSG. Co., Ltd.(Thôn tùng フルート chế tác sở)is located in the city ofTokorozawa,Japan.The sister company that sells the flutes isMuramatsu Inc.(Thôn tùng lặc khí buôn bán)and is located inShinjuku,Tokyo,with branches inOsaka,Nagoya,andYokohamain Japan, and dealers all over the world.
Famous flautists who use this brand includeJames Galway,[1]Sharon Bezaly,[2]Sami Junnonen,[3]andLizzo.[4]
References
[edit]- ^James Galway's websiteArchived2014-08-08 at theWayback Machine
- ^Sharon Bezaly's websiteArchived2011-01-09 at theWayback Machine
- ^"Sami Junnonen – Flute Soloist".samijunnonen.Retrieved2024-06-10.
- ^"Lizzo: Why Flute is Cool Again".beaumontmusic.co.Retrieved2020-07-15.