Schott Renaissance Recorder Anthology Vol.2
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Summary of This Book
This second volume in a series of four, created by Peter Bowman with the participation of Kathryn Bennetts, highlights Renaissance music through a carefully selected anthology for the recorder. The program covers various styles and characters: rondes and branles, allemandes and galliards, pavanes, airs, and fantasias, offering a true panorama of the repertoire intended for melodic playing and ensemble practice.
The selection alternates between essential composers (such as Tylman Susato, John Dowland, William Byrd, Michael Praetorius, and Henry VIII) and anonymous pieces, sometimes less accessible in standard editions. This diversity allows for work on dance, articulation, and pulse, while developing a sense of line and phrasing in the more contrapuntal or free pages.
Designed to support the progression of an already autonomous recorder player, the book offers a solid pedagogical framework: composer biographies, teaching notes, and musical indications to guide interpretation (style, character, coordination with the keyboard). The CD, performed by Kathryn Bennetts, serves as a valuable listening reference to refine tone, ornamentation, and balance between soloist and accompaniment.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Various (Renaissance anthology) | Genre | Renaissance Sheet Music |
| Artist | Kathryn Bennetts (CD recording) | Difficulty | Intermediate (approx. 4 to 5 years of practice) |
| Instrumentation | Recorder and keyboard (accompaniment) | ||
Questions frequently asked
What skill level is required to play this Renaissance anthology?
The book is aimed at an intermediate level, corresponding to about 4 to 5 years of recorder playing experience.
Does the Schott Renaissance Recorder Anthology Vol.2 include an accompaniment?
The pieces are written for recorder with keyboard accompaniment. Musical directions guide the coordination between the solo part and the keyboard.
Which composers are featured in volume 2?
The selection includes works by Tylman Susato, John Dowland, William Byrd, Michael Praetorius and Henry VIII. Anonymous pieces also complete the collection.
Is there a CD included with the sheet music?
A CD performed by Kathryn Bennetts is included. It provides a listening reference for tone and ornamentation. The balance between recorder and accompaniment can also be approached from this recording.
What styles of Renaissance dances are offered?
The program includes rondes, branles, allemandes, galliards and pavanes, as well as airs and fantasias.
