Winter 2022, Volume 42, Issue 4 News in Brief The consort music of William Byrd Anne Martin discusses the significance of Byrd's surviving consort music in the development of chamber music and its historical context. A Celebration of Queen Charlotte in Music Mary-Jannet Leith tells us about the musical events held by Charlotte and George III, recreated in Ensemble Hesperi’s “Then I play’d upon the Harpsichord” New generation, new recorders Friesian recorder maker Tom de Vries talks about design and experiments. Bedknobs, Broomsticks and Recorders ...? West End theatrical flautist Daniel Swani gives fascinating insights into the use of recorders in theatre and film. New CDs projects Bach for Recorder: Challenges - Erik Bosgraaf Finding old and new ways to new repertoire - Max Volbers And other CD releases Centrespread Composer Devon Packer Michael Graham interviews the young Canadian composer, arranger and performer. Centre Spread: Orage by Devon Packer Obituaries Emma Murphy remembered by Philip Thorby Adriana Breukink remembered by Juho Myllya Colin Touchin remembered by Barbara Law ERTA News Chris Orton discusses the National Plan for Music Education and talks to ERTA members Lizzie Knatt and Rebecca Austen-Brown SRP News (expanded) Vice-President Evelyn Nallen talks about her introduction to the SRP, Jim Grant expresses appreciation for SRP volunteers, and Michael Sharman, Colin Touchin and Emma Murphy are sadly remembered. There are reports of branch activities and performance groups, Michael Graham discusses his role as a visiting conductor, Brian Bonsor is remembered and Anne Daye offers Tudor and Stuart Dance Workshops. Helen Hooker supplies quick everyday practice tips for recorder keep fit. Music Reviews From Ulli Burchette, Peter Bowman, Chris Burgess, Janice Ormerod, Dietrich Schnabel, John Turner. Click here for the music titles. Book Review Michael Graham reviews Alon Schab's Performer’s Guide to Transcribing, Editing, and Arranging Early Music Information for Young Players Click here for recorder music reviewed in this issue.    ****** All issues of Recorder Magazine carry news and reviews of competitions, courses, recitals and events reviews of recorder sheet music and CDs, & news and information for young players SUBSCRIBE HERE! [Recorder Magazine homepage] [Recorder Magazine index] [Recorder MusicMail     Webmaster Last updated 01/12/2022