Description
Book SynopsisThe fascinating story of a hugely popular instrument, detailing its rich and varied history from the Middle Ages to the present
Trade Review“
The Recorder belongs in every instrument library.”—Joachim Lüdtke,
Forum Musikbibliothek“It is impossible to convey in a review, the all-encompassing breadth and scope of this book. . . . This is a book which will appeal to both recorder players and historians of any music, whether student, amateur, or professional and is highly recommended to anyone.”—Emily Baines,
Recorder Magazine“An engaging book, brimming with observations that provide an unprecedentedly vivid account of the recorder’s roots and evolution.”—James Kopp, author of
The Bassoon “This is the most in-depth book on the recorder ever written. Highly recommended.”—Thiemo Wind, author of
Jacob van Eyck and the Others“An engaging book, brimming with observations that provide an unprecedentedly vivid account of the recorder’s roots and evolution.”—James Kopp, author of
The Bassoon -- James Kopp
“This is the most in-depth book on the recorder ever written. Highly recommended.”—Thiemo Wind, author of
Jacob van Eyck and the Others -- Thiemo Wind