Recorders, the woodwind music instruments, are on the decline in British classrooms A British music education organization reports that use of recorders are declining in the classroom.

Hannan remembers a lecture that Brüggen gave in Holland that started with a strange statement: "The recorder's a weak instrument." "I was shocked," Hannan says.

The humble recorder is an antique instrument, likely the precursor to the flute, with its origins tracing back to the 14th century. It enjoyed considerable popularity in classical music throughout ...

Dutch recorder player, who performed with the HK Philharmonic Orchestra, tells us why her instrument is badly misunderstood Published: 8:45am, 15 Nov, 2018 Nicola Chan ...

But for those who continue to play the instrument, a lifetime of musical joy lies ahead. Whether it’s a Bach Brandenburg Concerto, or Led Zeppelin’s Stairway to Heaven, the recorder has cropped up in ...