Recorder31 Day 9 | Heidi Fardell on Recorder Music by Female Composers

Our Recorder31 month is about shining a light on all aspects of the recorder world, from the well-known names to the unsung heroes. Today we focus on music by female composers with a video from Heidi Fardell, which may prompt you to discover some new music for your own playing!

Recorder player and educator Heidi Fardell has a passion for researching and presenting female composers and historical figures who have influenced the world of recorder music. Together with her ensemble, Sounds Historical, she has put together a programme entitled 'More than a Woman' which takes audiences on a journey through influential women and their legacy on music: "from patrons to poets, printers to publishers and composers, students and scribes".

Watch the video here to find out more about Heidi's specialism in this interesting and important subject:

With support from the Continuo Foundation, Sounds Historical will be touring 'More than a Woman' in September and October, with performances in Sutton Coldfield, Coventry, Salisbury, Merevale and Charlbury. Tickets are available from their website: click here.

Heidi is also running a crowdfunder for her album about Jeanne Roger, set to be released later this year. Click here to find out more.

Heidi also discusses the Banbury Early Music Festival, and The Early Music Shop will be returning to exhibit at the festival's second edition this September - see you there!

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