Congratulations to Burkart Player Molly Barth
and the members of "eighth blackbird" on their 2008
Grammy for Best Chamber Music Performance. Judy Sherman, the producer
of their album Strange Imaginary Animals was also honored
as 2008 Producer of the Year.
"This honor is a wonderful, happy punctuation to a fantastic
10 years with the ensemble." - Molly Barth
We've updated our Players page with
Molly's picture, and
recommend this Q&A from The Oregonian.
We are proud to welcome Ringo Chan and The
Flute Centre of Hong Kong to our dealer network.
The Flute Centre does amazing things all year round, especially
with master classes and performances. Burkart greatly encourages
you to visit their website
frequently.
August 2007 - Improvements to the
Lillian Burkart piccolo scale showcased at the National Flute Association
Convention.
In 2007, Lillian Burkart set out to once again revolutionize the
piccolo, and a new scale was born using modifications in toneholes
and bore.
Showcased at the 2007 National Flute Association Convention, this
updated scale was received with overwhelming compliments, featuring
the following improvements:
Low D is no longer flat
Middle D is no longer sharp
Middle G is no longer sharp
In the area of B, C#, & D above staff the relative intonation
is improved
High F# speaks more easily
High B speaks more easily
More resonant low register
July 2007 -- We are proud to welcome Bertram Musik
in Germany to our dealer network.
Betram Musik is now stocking Burkart & Phelan Piccolos and Global
piccolos.
June 2007 -- Upgrades
to the Burkart & Phelan Piccolo!
The B&P
Piccolo
is now standard with the Lillian
Burkart Headjoint, and an elegant leather case cover.
We have improved the response in the High B.
The B&P Piccolo is clearly the piccolo of choice for serious
students, amateurs and professionals who still need professional
sound & quality to last a lifetime, but at a price more affordable
than the Lillian Burkart Custom or Deluxe piccolo.
December, 2006: The Acton style headjoint has been renamed to "C4"
style of headjoint. We have also updated the headjoint description
to better inform you. Please click here for
more information.
April 2006: We have moved to Shirley, MA.
Our New address & Phone numbers:
We've heard you, and have been working hard to help you out.
We are very proud to annouce that Burkart is now able to offer the NAMM
Music Money Platinum credit card program for all of our United States
customers.
*Upon approval, you can now take advantage several financing options:
90 days no interest, minumum payments required - available on all
purchases under $2500; no application fee
36 month & 48 month fixed-payment & fixed-rate - available
on all purchases between $2000 and $5000; $50 application fee
60 month & 84 month fixed-payment & fixed-rate - available
on all purchases over $5000; no application fee
Own a professional Burkart & Phelan Piccolo now, and spread
the payments over 3 months.
Don't settle for a $5,000 flute when you can now invest in
a handmade Burkart & Phelan sterling silver professional flute for
as little as $150 per month over 7 years, or $180 per month over 5 years
-- without any downpayment!
A dream come true. Perform on a 14K Gold Lillian Burkart flute
with soldered gold-toneholes and sterling silver keys for less than
$500 per month (60 month term) and only $1000 downpayment.
Burkart Flutes is pleased to announce our latest addition.
Truly the pinnacle of our gold flute line, this remarkable instrument
has extraordinary depth, unequaled richness, and a fluid, noble tone.
The full harmonic foundation of the tone distinguishes it from other flutes.
The complexity of this sound is immensely rewarding to the flutist and
the audience.
We are also now making 19.5K Rose Gold headjoints! An enhancement to any
flute, our amazing 19.5 headjoint will give your flute a warmth and richness
never before imagined.
The Burkart .998 silver flute has the tonal depth and color of a platinum
flute. It speaks with the shimmer and projection of a silver flute. It
is priced less than a 10K gold flute and has tremendous versatility.
This flute is made with the highest content of pure silver in the world.
The resonance of this flute is the result of its extraordinary 99.8% pure
silver content. What's that last 0.2%? It is an important element that
makes the tube hard and reflective. Hardness imparts vibrancy, color and
a beautiful distinction in the sound of our 998 silver Burkart flute.
"I've never played a flute like that in my life!" says Ken Cramer upon
three minutes of playing a 998 Burkart flute.
Carol Wincenc, world acclaimed flutist, says of her new 998 silver flute
"...I have been thrilled with the dramatic range and diversity
of tonal color, articulation and dynamic possibilities..."Click here to read more about Ms. Wincenc.
Demonstration flutes are available to be sent to your home or studio
for an exclusive private trial. If you are shopping for a new flute with
every luxury and advancement available today, please call 978-425-4500
to arrange your personal trial.
An affordable professional model flute! Handmade and Crafted from the
finest materials, with absolutely no compromises in quality or workmanship.
Every flute is produced to the Burkart level of excellence.
By customer request we are now offering 10K as well as 14K tubing for
our flutes. The 10K flutes sounds warmer than a silver flute and is remarkably
responsive.