Schott Bowman P./ Heyens G. - Baroque Recorder Anthology Vol.2
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Summary of This Score
32 Works for Soprano Recorder with Piano/Guitar Accompaniment is an anthology designed for soprano (descant) recorder players who wish to explore the richness of Baroque styles through short, expressive pieces that can be immediately used in lessons. The pieces cover a wide range of characters and moods, with a strong presence of typical dances and movements: minuets, rigaudons, passepieds, sarabandes, gavottes, gigues, rondeaux, and variations.
The collection alternates very well-known pieces, perfect for working on articulation and phrasing elegance (for example by Telemann, Purcell, or Corelli ), with works by less frequently played composers, ideal for diversifying audition or concert programs. This variety makes it an excellent resource for soprano recorder teachers seeking new pedagogical pieces, as well as for progressing musicians who want to develop their musicality, sense of style, and rhythmic precision.
The piano accompaniment structures the duo playing and facilitates work on intonation and pulse. The guitar ad libitum offers an interesting alternative for smaller ensembles (workshops, chamber music, school projects) and allows adapting the instrumentation according to available resources. The whole, offered as a score with CD, promotes autonomous learning and effective preparation before rehearsals.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Various (17th and 18th centuries) | Instrumentation | Soprano recorder (descant recorder) and piano (guitar ad libitum) |
| Arranger | Bowman, Peter; Heyens, Gudrun (musical edition) | Genre | Baroque score (anthology) |
Questions frequently asked
For which recorder is this Baroque anthology written?
The indicated instrumentation is soprano recorder, also called descant recorder, with piano accompaniment.
How many pieces does Baroque Recorder Anthology Vol.2 contain?
The collection includes 32 works for soprano recorder. The pieces cover the 17th and 18th centuries.
Can the guitar replace the piano in the accompaniment?
An ad libitum guitar part is provided as an alternative to piano accompaniment. This setup allows for a lightweight ensemble suitable for workshop or chamber music.
Is a CD included with the sheet music?
The edition is offered as sheet music with CD, to support independent practice before rehearsals.
Which Baroque styles are included in this collection?
The anthology notably includes minuets, rigaudons, passepieds, sarabandes, gavottes, gigues, rondeaux, and variations. Works by Telemann, Purcell, and Corelli are among the featured pieces.
