Moeck ROTTENBURGH 4305

Essential Information About the Rottenburgh Alto Recorder

• Ready to play: instrument adjusted by a luthier for immediate use.


• Alto register: a highly appreciated format both in ensembles and solo, with a natural presence.


• Rosewood: a sought-after wood for its balance between warmth of tone, density, and projection.


• Baroque fingering and double holes: for controlled intonation and refined fingerings.

A Rottenburgh Designed for the Demands of the Baroque Repertoire

The name "Rottenburgh" refers to a tradition of Baroque craftsmanship that has shaped the aesthetic of reference recorders: a strong sound, stable response, and excellent ensemble performance. This alto recorder embodies that spirit, with a design focused on reliability and balance, to remain solid within a consort while maintaining true expressiveness in solo playing.

Its positioning is clearly that of an instrument intended to go beyond study: a recorder built to support nuanced playing, precise intonation, and articulation-essential qualities when approaching sonatas, concerti, or pieces with basso continuo.

For Which Musicians and Styles

The Rottenburgh alto recorder is primarily aimed at advanced musicians (and advanced players seeking a stable and expressive instrument). It is particularly suited to the Baroque repertoire and early music, in small ensembles as well as larger formations, thanks to a sound that "carries" and naturally stands out.

It is also comfortable for solo playing: the alto register is very musical for sonatas and lyrical lines, with a comfortable tessitura and a dynamic palette that allows working on contrasts, ornamentation, and phrasing.

Sound and Design

Made of rosewood, this alto recorder offers a generally warm and fundamental timbre, with a beautiful density in the midrange and effective projection when integrated into an ensemble. The overall balance of the instrument favors a steady emission, useful for articulated passages as well as more legato lines.

The baroque fingering provides precise fingerings and fine intonation, while the double holes facilitate accidentals and control of intonation on sensitive notes. The 442 Hz tuning places it in a slightly higher modern pitch, often appreciated in current practice depending on ensembles and tuning habits.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

For regular maintenance, it is advisable to have a cork grease refill (useful year-round) and a replacement cleaning cloth to keep the bore clean and ensure stable response over time.

Technical specifications

Level	Professional	Color	Brown
System	Baroque	Finishing	Tinted
Materials	rosewood

Type	Recorder	Holes	Double holes
Register	Alto	Tuning	442 Hz
Material	Rosewood	Adjustment	Instrument adjusted by a luthier
Fingering	Baroque fingering