That these sonatas were originally composed by Bach for flute is surely of no consequence; Michala Petri’s affectionate, idiomatic performances on alto and tenor recorders convince from the outset.

Remember the recorder? It's that small plastic instrument — looks kind of like a flute or clarinet — that's often the first instrument children learn to play in school. Or, at least, they used to. But ...

This article was published 27/04/2018 (2709 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current. It’s been said about the oboe: “It’s an ill wind that nobody blows good.” Some might say this also ...

The Dolmetsch family began the Haslemere Festival of Chamber Music in 1925 which continues today.This recorder belonged to the Dolmetsch family. Arnold Dolmetsch was a famous French musician, who ...

The Dolmetsch family began the Haslemere Festival of Chamber Music in 1925 which continues today.This recorder belonged to the Dolmetsch family. Arnold Dolmetsch was a famous French musician, who ...