Recorder31 Day 1 | Duets Competition!

Welcome to Recorder31 2024, the fifth annual edition of our recorder celebration. With a new feature every day this month, we have a treat of a programme in store for you, including interviews and features with some of the biggest names of the international recorder scene. It's set to be a busy month!

Make sure you follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram so you don't miss any of our daily offerings, and use the hashtag #Recorder31 to join in the fun!

As usual, we are kicking things off with a competition – it's your chance to share your talents and be in with the chance of winning a wonderful new recorder.

This week, it's time for a duets challenge! Recorder players often love to work together in ensembles, and sometimes there can be nothing better than sharing some music with somebody else. This week we're throwing the spotlight onto recorder duets!

There's no rules here other than the fact we want to hear two recorders together: you can play with your friend, parent, grandparent, teacher, student, colleague – anyone you like! Players of any standard can enter and you can choose the piece you wish to play. We'll be looking for players with a great musical connection, highlighting communication, musicality and enjoyment!

One lucky pair will each win a brand new J. Wood alto recorder in maple, launched during last year's Recorder31 and worth £165 each. 

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ABOUT THE PRIZE

Made in Germany, the J. Wood alto recorder in maple is an affordable, high quality instrument which delivers a rich body of sound, with an easy response and excellent intonation. The recorder is supplied in an attractive fabric case. It produces a remarkably strong sound with rich overtones and a pleasing breathiness. It makes the perfect instrument for beginner players, those progressing from plastic to wooden instruments, or even advanced/professional players looking for an entry-level instrument for their practice or rehearsals.

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HOW TO ENTER

Simply send us a video of your performance by email to recorder31@earlymusicshop.com, or upload it to social media and tag us @earlymusicshop using the hashtag #Recorder31. Entries close next Wednesday 7 August!

Please see the bottom of this blog page for terms & conditions.

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The Sound of Recorder Music!

Once again this year, we'll highlighting audio clips of a recorder from our extensive range every day during Recorder31. The first clips come from today's fantastic competition prize, the J. Wood alto recorder in maple. Listen to the clips below or follow this link to find out more about this instrument, exclusive to The Early Music Shop.

Bach Sarabande:

Vivaldi La Notte:

Scale:

Competition Terms & Conditions