Flugelhorn, oval, B-flat
Maker
Mario Corso
Date1996
Place MadeMilan, Italy, Europe
ModelModel 4041
Serial No.1649
SignedStamped at bell: Mario / Corso / CINISELLO B. / MILANOMarkingsCast in hollow plastic stems of pistons: MCORSO / BREVETTATO
Stamped on second valve casing: 1649
Stamped on underside of water key: 649
Stamped on valve casings and stems, respectively: 1, 2, 3
DescriptionBrass, lacquered (body), nickel-silver (ferrules, outer slides, water key, valve caps, finger buttons), mother-of-pearl inlay (finger buttons), single loop, telescopic tuning slide at straight leadpipe, three Périnet valves (1, ½, 1½), top-sprung, spring inside hollow stem (plastic), alignment by two unequal lugs on spring anchor plate, nickel-silver pistons, single water key at third valve slide, trigger with finger ring, rubber padded stop knob, and regulating screw at third valve slide, windway 1-2-3.
This “Corso Fluegelhorn Model 4041" was created by Prof. Morselli, together with the prize-winning company, Mario Corso. It was advertised as being the result of a detailed study of stylistic design and bore profile. The oval body shape is experimental.
DimensionsHeight: 451 mm
Tube length: 1280 mm
Bore diameter (initial, valve slides): 12 mm, 12 mm
Bore diameter (tuning slide, initial, minimum): 11.1 mm, 8.8 mm
Bell diameter: 181 mm
ProvenancePurchased from The Woodwind & Brasswind Company, South Bend, Indiana, 1996.
Credit LineJoe R. and Joella F. Utley Collection, 1999
Object number07133
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