Ophicleide, nominal pitch: C
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InstrumentOphicleide/Ophicleides/Wind/Musical Instrument ; Ophicleide |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerC Pace |
Place MadeLondon ; Europe ; England ; United Kingdom |
Description11 keys. Brass, with garland. Crook with 1¼ circular turns, no tuning-slide. The keys for R1 to R4 do not overlap. Screw adjustment for opening of 11th key. Ring for sling, fitting for music card-holder. Keymount type: Keys 1 to 7 (numbered from nearest to mouthpiece receiver) pillar-mounted, keys 8-11 on rods; SATK. Keyhead type: flat, round. Repair History: The support for the right hand has been removed. |
Other InformationSpecific usage history: Used in the performance by the Edinburgh Symphony Orchestra of Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique 18 November 1989 played by Murray Campbell. |
NotesArnold Myers, 5.3.12, 13.3.12. |
Measurements1088; bell 186. |
Provenanceex- Godfrey Kneller collection. ; Gift of Susan Tomes, 2012. |
CollectionMIMEd ; Frank Tomes Collection |
Accession Number6063 |