Recorder31 Day 8 | WIN a Mollenhauer Dream Soprano in our Van Eyck Competition
It's time for another competition! Today's Recorder31 post has been generously supported by our friends at Mollenhauer, and we're giving you the chance to win one of three great instruments in today's Van Eyck challenge. Read on to find out how to enter!
This week, we're inviting you to submit your videos of any piece from Jacob Van Eyck's Der Fluyten Lust-Hof. This competition is open to players of all levels – if you only feel able to play the main theme, or fewer variations, that's fine! We're looking for musicality, phrasing and some degree of personal interpretation.
You choose which tune – how many of the 143 will we hear?
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ABOUT THE MUSIC
Jacob Van Eyck (1590-1657) was a musician and composer who lived in Utrecht in The Netherlands. A player of carillon and recorder, he is best known for his collection of tunes and variations for recorder, Der Fluyten Lust-Hof. This publication, comprised of folk tunes, church songs and more, remains the largest collection of music in history for a single wind instrument by a single composer.
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ABOUT THE PRIZES
The Mollenhauer Dream range was developed in collaboration with the late, great Adriana Breukink. Read this week's Featured Maker interview with Mollenhauer's Nik Tarasov to find out more about these wonderful instruments.
First Prize – Mollenhauer Dream Edition Soprano in Plumwood (middle)
Second Prize – Mollenhauer Dream Soprano in Wood/Plastic, Red Finish (bottom)
Third Prize – Mollenhauer Dream Soprano in Red Glitter Plastic (top)
Owing to their wide bore and large finger holes, these instruments are perfectly suited to playing Renaissance, Medieval and folk repertoire. They have a strong sound which projects well in ensemble settings. The Dream Edition is made of sweet-sounding plumwood, and comes with an attractive leather case. Meanwhile, the plastic headjoint of the other instruments offers a low-maintenance option which is also great for playing outdoors!
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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 14 August!
Please see the bottom of this blog page for terms & conditions.
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The Sound of Recorder Music!
The first prize instrument in today's competition is this brilliant Mollenhauer Dream Edition Soprano in plumwood. The plumwood offers a sweet, yet strong, tone which is very even across all registers. Listen to the clips below or follow this link to find out more about this instrument.
Van Eyck Nightingale:
La Rotta (Anon):
Scale:
Competition Terms & Conditions
- Entries must be submitted by midday (BST) on Wednesday 14 August 2024.
- Videos may be submitted by email to recorder31@earlymusicshop.com, or uploaded to social media. If entering via social media, please make sure the account/post is set up for public viewing, and that you tag The Early Music Shop @earlymusicshop using the hashtag #Recorder31 – to make sure we don't miss your entry.
- Winning entries may be shared by The Early Music Shop on social media and online at www.earlymusicshop.com
- The prize recorders are available to three placed entries, and are not able to be exchanged for any cash alternative or replacement prize. The judges decide upon the placement of the submitted videos, and their decision is final.
Good luck, and thank you for sharing your talents for this year's Recorder31!
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