Description

Book Synopsis
The 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

The Recorder

    Product form

    A Hardback by David Lasocki, Robert Ehrlich, Nikolaj Tarasov

    £33.25

    Includes FREE delivery

    RRP £35.00 – you save £1.75 (5%)

    Order before 4pm today for delivery by Fri 25 Sep 2026.

    Out of stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of The Recorder by David Lasocki

      Book details

      Publisher Yale University Press
      Published 22 November 2022
      ISBN-13 9780300118704
      978-0300118704
      ISBN-10 0300118708
      Also in:
      Entertainment Wind instruments

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The 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

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account