Tuesday 18 December 2018

Playing the flute, the galoubet, and the drum

I've often wondered what the black figures playing the flute and drum at the same time might sound like in Andrea Mantegna (1505-6) The Introduction of the Cult of Cybele at Rome and Master of Frankfurt (15th century) Festival of the Archers.


I came across this piece on YouTube while searching for the galoubet - that flute with three holes close to its base in Master of Frankfurt. To hear the galoubet and drum press play...


The Galoubet and Drum