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Concert Pitch A=? in 1898

Author: Fuzzy
Date: 2023-03-01 21:19

I've been researching a specific clarinet, and found an 1898 or 1899 advertisement for the instrument which indicates the clarinet was offered in either "high pitch" or "international pitch."

I know that A=? fluxuated a lot in the pre-20th century, so I've been trying to figure out what the "international pitch" was in 1898.

Wikipedia says that the French A=435 (set in 1859) was also known as "international pitch" - but that's the only source I have found. Also, the 1859 date is so far removed from the 1898 date - I'm not certain the definition of "international pitch" remained the same.

Could someone recommend other sources/publications which could help me determine the 1898 definition of "internation pitch" (or even "high pitch" for that matter)?

Thanks!
Fuzzy
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