As one of the great Baroque composers Antonio Vivaldi's (1678-1741) compositions remain hugely popular to this day. The Four Seasons is his best-known work and therefore Jean-Claude Veilhan's transcription for Recorder was well-received for making the highly acclaimed work more accessible. Vivaldi's Four Seasons were originally published in 1725 as a Violin Concerto. Each movement's texture varies depending on which season it depicts. Veilhan's adaption for Recorder includes articulation phrasing and performance directions necessary to the instrument. For all aspiring soloRecorder players of the Baroque genre Veilhan's transcription of Vivaldi's Four Seasons cannot be missed.

23 Works for Alto Recorder with Piano Accompaniment-This anthology presents pieces by 17th and 18th century composers in a variety of different styles providing an informed introduction to the musical forms of the Baroque period. The volume contains works by major composers such as Bach Handel and Telemann as well as lesser known composers including Caix d’Hervelois and Marcello. Insightful teaching notes and composer biographies accompany the works as well as a CD of the pieces performed by Gudrun Heyens and Wolfgang Kostujak.Ideal for players and teachers looking to explore the repertoire for their instrument further this collection provides pieces suitable for concerts festivals and competitions.Suitable for students with 8 or more years playing experience (grades 7-8).Content - Handel: Andante (from Sonata in D minor) - Handel: A Tempo di Menuet (from Sonata in D minor) - Valentine: Adagio (from Sonata in G minor) - Valentine: Corrente (from Sonata in G minor) - Valentine: Adagio (from Sonata in G minor) - Valentine: Giga (from Sonata in G minor) - Parcham: Solo - Danican-Philidor: Le Tombeau (from Sixieme Ensemble de Pieces) - Danican-Philidor: Air tendre (from Sixieme Ensemble de Pieces) - Danican-Philidor: Le Badin (from Sixieme Ensemble de Pieces) - Marcello: Ciaconna (from Sonata No.12 in F major) - Graun: Adagio (from Sonata in C major) - Graun: Allegro (from Sonata in C major) - d'Hervelois: Muzette (from the Premiere Suite) - d'Hervelois: Marche du Czar (from the Premiere Suite) - Barsanti: Adagio (from Sonata in G minor) - Barsanti: Allegro (from Sonata in G minor)- Gavotta: Adagio (from Sonata in G minor) - Teleman: Air a L'Italien - Wassenaer: Grave (from Sonata Prima in F major) - Wassenaer: Allegro (from Sonata Prima in F major) - J.S. Bach: Giga (from BWV 997) - J.S. Bach: Double (from BWV 997)

First published in 1982 Jean-Claude Veilhan (born in 1940) compiled this enlightening compilation  I Learn The Recorder following his studies of woodwind at the Regional Conservatory of Versailles and a prominent career as a professional Recorder and Clarinet player. As a prominent Recorder player himself Veilhan has performed much of the the repertoire for the instrument and therefore is well acquainted with its workings. I Learn The Recorder encompasses basic theory elements including note values and names as well as helpful labelled diagrams demonstrating fingerings and showing thebeginner how to hold the instrument. This Veilhan book also includes many exercises to aid progression. I Learn The Recorder is essential to beginners of the instrument.

Je Joue en Soliste ! est un cahier destiné aux jeunes débutants qui ont envie de prolonger le plaisir de jouer de la flûte à bec au-delà du cours de musique. Dans des styles très variés, les 15 morceaux proposés sont très plaisants et rivalisent d'intérêt. / Flûte A Bec Alto / niveau : Très Facile - Facile / Partition + Cd