Show flute frederick the great made generous presents to all musicians except flute players he played the flute bly well himself and his proficiency sometimes led to acts that caused disappointment to his brother artists A famous flutist once visited potsdam Pots dan and asked permission to play to the king hoping that frederick would show hi appreciation of his hia skill by some kalua ble gift frederick received him graciously ani and listened attentively while he played a difficult piece you play very well he sald said and I 1 am very glad to have heard a virtuoso of such ability I 1 will wih give you a proof of my satisfaction so saying he left the room the musician waited guessing at the probable nature of the proof presently the king returned with his own flute and played the same piece which had jutt been executed for him then he bade his visitor good day saying 1 I have had tho the pleasure of hearing you and it was only fair air that you should heu hear bio youth companion Com vanlon |