Hans-Martin Linde (b. 1930) is not only one of the best-known recorder players of the twentieth Century but has enriched the contemporary recorder repertoire with significant works for concert performance and tuition purposes. The composition Reminiscences for Quartet for the unusual and delightful-sounding combination A[treble]/T/T/B uses musical themes from the 15th to 17th Centuries: from a ?Prélude l?imitation? by Froberger a melody by Claudio Saraceni ?Da te parto? themes from keyboard sonatas by Domenico Scarlatti the Chanson ?Adieu mes très belles? by Binchois and a ground bass from Purcell?s harpsichord collection ?Musik?s Handmaid?. The composer writes: ?Inmany of my compositions a meeting takes place between old and new. In this Suite too present events unfold against the background of the past. Models from early music are mirrored in the present.?

Music Medals Recorder Ensemble Pieces are five volumes of enjoyable and accessible repertoire for the developing ensemble progressively graded Copper Bronze Silver Gold and Platinum. They contain original pieces and imaginative arrangements for duets trios and quartets forming a smashing collection of fun pieces and arrangements in various styles to provide much needed diversity and enjoyment. This exciting range is suitable for lessons concerts or as Part of a Music Medal and forms ideal group-teaching material for the development of ensemble playing. For descant or soprano and treble or alto recorders.