Duo with Antigoni Tsalla, classical & romantic flute

Flute & Guitar – A 19th-Century Soundscape

This project explores the rich and intimate repertoire written for flute and guitar in the early 19th century—a time of significant transformation for both instruments. As their construction evolved, so did their musical roles: the flute gained more keys and a stronger, more flexible tone, while the guitar adopted single strings, a sixth (low E) string, and a more resonant body design. These innovations helped shape a new expressive palette that composers eagerly embraced.

Our program features original works and period transcriptions from the 1820s and 1830s, a time when the combination of flute and guitar flourished, particularly in the German-speaking regions of Europe. Highlights include Schubert’s Arpeggione Sonata, Giuliani’s Grand Duet, Diabelli’s works, and a Beethoven potpourri.

Performed on faithful replicas of historical instruments, this project aims to bring audiences closer to the sound world these composers knew—warm, nuanced, and full of color.