Moeck ROTTENBURGH 4303

Rottenburgh: a model inspired by the Baroque tradition

The name "Rottenburgh" refers to a Baroque aesthetic that has become a true reference among recorder players: an instrument designed to combine reliability, balance, and projection. In the spirit of historical instruments, this alto recorder emphasizes a clear response and a sound capable of filling the space, whether played in chamber formation or within a larger ensemble. The choice of stained pearwood also aligns with this pursuit of an expressive timbre, both stable and musical.

For which musician and repertoire?

The Rottenburgh is an alto recorder particularly suited for advanced musicians seeking a reliable, precise, and expressive instrument. It is very well suited to the Baroque repertoire (sonatas, dances, chamber music), and performs comfortably in ensemble playing thanks to its sonic presence. As a solo instrument, it allows for nuanced and convincing interpretation, especially in sonatas with basso continuo, where the balance between articulation, tuning, and projection is essential.

Sound and design

With its alto register, this recorder offers an ideal central tessitura for musical work: melodic lines, counter-melodies, and upper parts in ensembles. The stained pearwood contributes to a pleasant playing feel and a timbre that can vary from warm and fundamental in group settings to bright and expressive in solo performance, depending on breath approach and articulation. The baroque fingering promotes a fingering logic that is very widespread today, while the double holes improve tuning control and ease in certain passages, particularly for sensitive notes and semitones.

Adjusted in workshop, it is homogeneous across registers and sufficiently carrying to remain audible in ensembles of various sizes. This stability makes it a reliable instrument for rehearsals, concerts, and daily practice.

Recommended compatible accessories

This alto recorder comes with the essentials for routine maintenance. If you wish to complete your equipment, prioritize accessories explicitly labeled "for alto recorder" (maintenance and storage), to respect the diameter and length of the bore during cleaning.

Technical specifications

Level	Professional	Color	Brown
System	Baroque	Finishing	Tinted
Materials	Pearwood

Register	Alto	Holes	Double holes
Material	Stained pearwood	Type	Recorder (integrated mouthpiece)
Tuning	442 Hz	Instrument adjusted by a luthier	yes
Fingering	Baroque fingering	Glossary	Baroque fingering is a widely used standard fingering system on modern recorders; double holes (often for the little fingers) improve tuning and facilitate certain accidentals; tuning at 442 Hz indicates the reference pitch for tuning with other instruments; basso continuo refers to the typical Baroque harmonic accompaniment (often harpsichord/organ and bass).