Autumn 2024,
Volume 44, Issue 3
Editor to Editor
Two recorder magazine editors, Barbara Law (TRM) and Geoffrey Burgess (ARS), discuss experiences and topics.
From Baroque to Cyborg: the roborecorder
Liza Bec tells how a rare form of epilepsy which interrupted their musical career led them to innovative solutions and the roborecorder
The Music of Solage
Kees Boeke & Jos Haring discuss the late 14th-century Ars Subtilior French composer Solage, whose works are to be published by Olive Music Editions.
Beneath a Pale Moon
BLOCK4 talk about their new CD featuring their new line-up and medieval, Renaissance and contemporary music.
Jiyeon Bang
The winner of the 2023 SRP/Moeck Solo Recorder Competition talks to Sarah Bronnert
Meet Val McCarroll – U3A Recorder Advisor
Val McCarroll tells us about her musical background and her busy life with u3a recorder groups, workshops and individuals.
Centrespread Composer Nicholas Wynne
Interviewed by Michael Graham
Centrespread: Jolly Joan’s Fugue by Nicholas Wynne
ERTA News
Chris Orton reports on ERTA events and The Living History Tune Book, Georgina Clifford Murphy talks about the benefits of musical experience and the late Ann Murray is remembered fondly.
SRP News
New SRP President Philip Thorby introduces himself, SRP Chair Jim Grant pays tribute to Mike Wilkinson, and Jean Campbell rounds up news from the branches with reports on workshops, recorder orchestras and concerts. David Ellis (Glasgow) is remembered, and Vice President Helen Hooker reports on her DBE (Done Branches Everywhere!).
Music Reviews
From Marg Hall, Oliver Smith, Alyson Lewin and Adam J Dopadlik. Click here for the music titles.
CD Reviews
Fiona Hook reports on some new releases
Young Players News
Click here for recorder music reviewed in this issue.