“I play the Emanuel flute and it’s the instrument that I have been playing since 2009. This instrument allows me to play with different colors and different nuances and to change very quickly from playing really really soft to playing louder, without loosing the quality of sound. The mechanism is very strong and reliable as well.”
“After two months with your flute, I have got back the essential feeling of flute playing which I missed during many years. I regret that I did not change earlier but at the same time this late change makes me happy! It’s what I searched for, the qualities of modern flutes (well in tune, wide dynamics, clear staccato) with the projecting and colorful sound of the best French tradition of flute making as Lot, Bonneville and later Powell and Haynes.
I like very much the mechanical feeling of your flute.
Maybe I am a little bit crazy to order a second Emanuel Flute at my age, but for me the small difference between two near identical instruments stimulates my playing. So I prefer to have two excellent silver flutes instead of one golden instrument.
"I am very happy to announce that I will be continuing my musical journey and career on an Emanuel flute.
After trying virtually every major flute brand, I have finally found an instrument that possesses all the qualities I have been searching for. We live in a world where instant gratification is often the norm, and in my opinion, many flute makers have moved in that direction as well. They create flutes and headjoints that are extremely easy to play — offering quick response and impressive volume. However, when taken too far, this can come at the expense of stability and the ability to produce a wide range of tonal colors and dynamics.
Emanuel Arista is one of the few flute makers in the world whose instruments are entirely handmade from start to finish. He is truly a one-man workshop. I have played several of his flutes, and every one of them demonstrated exceptional craftsmanship and quality.
His instruments are the only ones I have encountered that combine excellent response with remarkable stability. Too often, a flute offers either almost no resistance at all or a tone that feels stuffy, dull, and lacking in clarity. Emanuel flutes achieve a rare balance. They produce a vibrant, ringing sound that carries beautifully in a large hall, while maintaining flexibility and control. From a whispering pianissimo to a full fortissimo, the quality of sound remains consistent and uncompromised.
For those interested in the specifications, I play a .020 wall thickness flute body paired with an L-cut .018 headjoint. It is an ideal combination for players, like myself, who prefer a heavier wall instrument.
If you are in the New York City area and would like to try my flute, please feel free to reach out."
“I have been playing a silver flute from Emanuel Flutes for a few years. I am very happy with this instrument. The instrument is very balanced in terms of sound and intonation. Thank you for this wonderful flute.”
I have been playing my Emanuel flutes in my orchestra for many years and remain extremely happy with them. Both are made of 14-karat gold.
If you long for the sound of the Louis Lot or Bonneville flutes, you should try Emanuel's instruments, as they capture the spirit of the Golden Age of flute making.
Do not be afraid of not being heard in a large hall, such as the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. These flutes produce a beautiful, intense, ringing sound that carries exceptionally well over long distances without losing its richness or intensity.
But the best thing is that these instruments inspire you to give your fullest musical expression, not merely your most beautiful sound.
Last but not least, the beauty of the craftsmanship, together with the reliability and precision of the mechanism, is truly stunning.
“A pleasant surprise to discover a flute of such quality from this new to me maker. Its large, rich sound is at the same time light and free, providing many opportunities for the performer.”