Alto sax,
1935
Musée des instruments à vent
theodore leblanc (1800 – 1837)
Explore the evocative art of Theodore Leblanc (1800-1837), a Mus3ums artist known for his impactful 'Investiture of the Bey of Algiers.' Discover his unique style and legacy.
Musée des instruments à vent (La Couture-Boussey, France)
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This is a specific model produced by Leblanc, manufactured between 1931 and 1975 in only 122 copies. It is a simplified version of the Rationnel Intégral system devised in 1931 by Charles Houvenaghel, a brilliant acoustician working at the Leblanc workshop. The complicated keywork based on the Boehm system meant the keys could be actioned independently, without requiring the use of fingerings involving the forks and thus meaning the musician could play virtuosic passages and ornaments, such as trills and tremolos, at great speeds. While technically brilliant, the two systems never gained popularity among the public due to the greatly increased weight of the instruments, the necessity of very careful fine-tuning of the keys, and the need to learn a new fingering.
À propos de cette œuvre
- Titre: Alto sax,
- Artiste: theodore leblanc
- Année: 1935
- Format: Portrait
- Statut du droit d'auteur: Domaine public
- Lieu d'exposition: Musée des instruments à vent
- Palette de couleurs: Pastels
- Couleur dominante: White
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