Research Article

LVIV (LEMBERG) ARTEFACTS OF THEOBALD BÖHM’S FLUTE WORKSHOP

Volume: 7 Number: 3 September 23, 2024
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LVIV (LEMBERG) ARTEFACTS OF THEOBALD BÖHM’S FLUTE WORKSHOP

Abstract

The analysis of artefacts from Theobald Böhm’s Second Flute Workshop is crucial for understanding 19th-century music industry developments and craftsmanship. This study aims to analyze the reception of Böhm’s reforms and their popularization among specialists and intellectuals, particularly in the capital of the Kingdom of Galicia and Lodomeria, part of the Austrian Empire. The main methods include analysis of archival materials, comparison of newly manufactured flutes with previous forms, and retrospective analysis. The study examines Böhm’s activities and focuses on his second workshop (1855-1858). The investigation of Lviv artefacts from Böhm’s workshop is of significant scientific and cultural interest, enhancing our understanding of flute evolution and Böhm’s contributions. The study highlights the importance of Böhm’s flute artefacts in the history of flute art, refining and complementing existing knowledge and supporting further research. The early years following Böhm’s 1847 reform reveal the shock and varied reactions of industry experts, including rejection, refutation, adaptation, or acceptance of Böhm’s inventions. The initial stages of mastering these new instruments in European provincial centers, such as Lviv, provide unique insights into the professional crisis triggered by the reform. The Lviv example illustrates distinct attitudes towards Böhm’s innovations and general trends filtered through Galician consciousness and mentality. This study utilizes previously unpublished archival information and facts, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of this pivotal event in flute history.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Music (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

September 23, 2024

Submission Date

August 2, 2024

Acceptance Date

September 6, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 7 Number: 3

APA
Karpyak, A., Maksymenko, D., Varyanko, O., Maksymenko, L., & Olijnyk, D. (2024). LVIV (LEMBERG) ARTEFACTS OF THEOBALD BÖHM’S FLUTE WORKSHOP. Yegah Musicology Journal, 7(3), 178-201. https://doi.org/10.51576/ymd.1524624

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