Description

This book serves as the first comprehensive introduction to the recorder. Eight authors from four distinct nations contribute writings on subjects including the recorder and its music across the ages, the recorder's role as an orchestral instrument, the evolution of the professional recorder player both historically and in contemporary times, and the resurgence of interest in the recorder. Additionally, the Companion includes essential reference materials that have not been compiled in a single volume before. A notable aspect is the extensive collection of illustrations that chronicle the history of the instrument. The Cambridge Companion to the Recorder will appeal to performers, students, and music aficionados alike.