A = 440; geared to upper intermediate to advanced recorders, and auditors at all levels.
The beauty of the solo repertoire for the recorder lies in the exploration of the unexpected beauty of solitude, a true treasure hunt! What might feel like loneliness to some turns out to be a kingdom of liberty for others. In this class we get a peek into what it means to be bound by musical parameters on the one hand while pursuing our path through the wild jungle of expression and musical drama. Exercises and play-along moments will provide the opportunity to try musical techniques that help us keep our sense of orientation in the endless sea of possibilities. While both the Maute and the Duke of Norfolk are written for more than one instrument, they also work very well as solo pieces. For those who plan on playing along and would like to practice well in advance, please refer to the repertoire list below, and the publication information following each piece if you need to acquire the music. If you’d like to be considered for one of the demonstration spots, please indicate which piece you’d like to demonstrate when you register. Matthias will choose one person for each piece.
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Van Eyck Engels Nachtegaeltje for C recorder (New Vellekoop Edition)
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Anonymous/ Division Violin - Duke of Norfolk for C recorder with some octave transpositions necessary (Allen Garvin edition, https://imslp.org/wiki/The_Duke_of_Norfolk%2C_or_Pauls_Steeple_(Anonymous)
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M Maute “Don’t you cry,” from It’s summertime for F recorder (Carus 11.6060)
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JS Bach Sarabande and Bourrée anglaise from the Flute Partita for F recorder (www.gardane.info • 27-07-2016; also available in The Baroque Solo Book)
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