Angeregt durch den vom antiken Sophisten Longos verfassten Liebesroman "Daphnis und Cloë" komponierte Christian Ernst 2008 die sieben Stücke "Aus Daphnis Hirtenweisen" op. 58. In der von Goethe hoch gelobten Erzählung aus dem 3. Jahrhundert, in der das von Nymphen, Pan und Eros göttlich begleitete Liebeserwachen der jungen Hirten Daphnis und Cloë geschildert wird, überwiegt ein weltenferner, pastoral-idyllischer Naturton, der seine Entsprechung findet in der zeitgenössischen, etwa mittelschweren Komposition für Sopranblockflöte solo. Ohne die Geschichten und Abenteuer des die Syriny blasenden Hirten Daphnis getreu nachzeichnen zu wollen, spannt doch jeder der sieben, meist metrisch ungebundenen Tonbilder einen weiten Bogen zurück in eine ferne, utopisch-paradiesische Welt, die freilich nur in der Kunst von Dauer sein kann.

Der zweite Band des Flötenclubs stellt wieder eine Fülle von Spielstücken für die Triobesetzung (Altblockflöten oder Querflöten) zur Verfügung. Stilistisch geht es von der Renaissance bis zur Romantik, von Folksongs über Blues bis zu Spirituals und Kompositionen in verschiedenen populären Stilarten. Wie man schnell aus den Notenwerten, den Vorzeichen und auch aus dem Umfang der Stücke ersehen kann, wird hier ein höheres Maß an das instrumentale Können der Spielerinnen und Spieler vorausgesetzt. Über das frühe Unterrichtsstadium sollten sie also schon hinaus sein. Die Titel sind dabei nicht strikt nach Schwierigkeitsgrad geordnet, so dass man zwischendurch auch Spielstücke vorfindet, die sich entspannt und ohne große Anstrengung realisieren lassen. Band 1: N 2690 Inhalt: - Es klapperten die Klapperschlangen - Die Flaschenpost - Mowing the Barley - Shady Grove - Allemande - Going Down the Road Feeling Bad - Der tropfende Wasserhahn - Michael Row the Boat Ashore - Little Brown Jug - Tikioto Boulevard - Malaguenita - La digue digue don - Der Dreher - The Gospel Train - Die Wolken ziehn herbei - Villanelle - Der alte Schaukelstuhl - Por la noche - Bunt sind schon die Wälder - A Happy Journey - Anglica - Winnsboro Cotton Mill Blues - Menuett - Skateboard-Meeting - Ecossaise - Ostertalsmarsch - Fat Cats

Mit dem Concerto G-Dur wird den Freunden des Blockflötenspiels ein Werk erschlossen, das zwar ursprünglich für Violinen geschrieben war, das seiner Anlage nach jedoch für vielseitige Besetzungs- und Aufführungsmöglichkeiten gedacht sein dürfte. Bekanntlich ließ die zu Telemanns Lebzeiten übliche Musizierpraxis in den meisten Fällen einen Austausch zwischen Violinen und Flöten zu. So konnte auch hier die ursprüngliche Fassung - ang der vorgesehenenLBlockflöten und der Eliminierung der Doppelgriffe - beibehalten werden. Das Konzert bewegt sich in kleinstem formalen Rahmen. Gerade deshalb stellt es ein eindrucksvolles Beispiel für die kompositorische Sorgfalt Telemanns dar.

In two consecutive volumes, Willibald Lutz presents alto recorder duets based on folklore / folk music (series B), which can be used very well in lessons. The first volume explores the practice ranges from f‘ to b’’. Volume 2 deals with the exercise range from f‘ to d’‘’. The level of difficulty develops from very easy to moderately difficult and thus expands the technical skills. Volume 1: The exercise ranges from f‘ to b’’ Volume 2: The exercise ranges from f‘ to d’‘’

This volume is intended to provide beginners with a rich collection of easy dances by our old masters for two-part playing on the soprano and alto recorder. As the first part is limited to the practice range from c‘ to d’', this volume can also be used for early ensemble playing in soprano recorder lessons, with the teacher taking over the second part on the alto recorder or on the flute. This adds a lot of fun and variety to the mostly monophonic recorder lessons. The second volume in this series (N 3767) covers the practice ranges c‘ to g’‘’ for the soprano recorder and f‘ to d’‘’' for the alto recorder. Further playing literature for soprano and alto recorders can be found in the tab ‘’Similar articles‘’: From series A ‘’The Music of the Old Masters‘’ and series B ‘’Folklore / Folk Music‘’ 2 booklets each available. (series A: booklet 1 - N 3766, booklet 2 - N 3767; series B: booklet 1 - N 3802, booklet 2 - N 3803) The following series are available for soprano recorders : There are also 4 consecutive volumes available from series A ‘The Music of the Old Masters’. (volume 1 - N 3657, volume 2 - N 3661, volume 3 - N 3664, volume 4 - N 3665) There are 2 volumes available from the series ‘The Great Christmas Carol Collection’. The duets can be extended with a harmony instrument and vocals. (volume 1 - N 3715, volume 2 - N 3716) From series A ‘The Music of the Old Masters’ and series B ‘Folklore / Folk Music’ 2 volumes each are available. (series A: volume 1 - N 3766, volume 2 - N 3767; series B: volume 1 - N 3802, volume 2 - N 3803) The following series are available for alto recorders : From series A ‘The Music of the Old Masters’ and series B ‘Folklore / Folk Music’ 4 and 2 volumes respectively are available. (series A: volume 1 - N 3717, volume 2 - N 3718, volume 3 - N 3719, volume 4 - N 3720; series B: volume 1 - N 3773, volume 2 - N 3774)

The series ‘Music of Old Masters’ for alto recorders (flutes) , consisting of 4 consecutive volumes, continues with volume 4. The level of difficulty ranges from very easy to moderately difficult. As the students' technical skills gradually improve, they will enjoy learning to play together in a variety of ways. Volume 1: The practice range from f‘ to g’‘ (with b’, b‘ and e flat’’) Volume 2: The practice ranges f‘-a’‘| f’-b‘’ (with b‘, e flat’‘, c sharp’‘, d flat’‘, f sharp’‘ and a flat’’) Volume 3: The practice range from f‘-c’‘’ (with all semitones from b‘-c’‘’) Volume 4: The practice range from f‘-d’‘’ (with all semitones from b‘-d’‘’) Further playing literature for alto recorders can be found in the tab ‘’ Similar products ‘’: 4 volumes are available from Series A ‘The Music of the Old Masters’. (series A: volume 1 - N 3717, volume 2 - N 3718, volume 3 - N 3719, volume 4 - N 3720) Series B ‘Folklore/folk music’ 2 consecutive booklets are available. (series B: volume 1 - N 3773, volume 2 - N 3774) The following series are available for soprano and alto recorders : From series A ‘The Music of the Old Masters’ and series B ‘Folklore/Folk Music’ 2 booklets each are available. (series A: volume 1 - N 3766, volume 2 - N 3767; series B: volume 1 - N 3802, volume 2 - N 3803)

"Abire" comes from Latin and means "to go away." "Abitur" is derived from it. This also explains the occasion of the work: it is a commissioned composition by Raphael B. Meyer for a school. The meaning of the word is reflected in the music. The four players begin pattern-like in unison with alto recorders. Successively the voices move away and go their own ways, so that the work sounds in four voices, only to meet again - and now with different recorders - and move away again. Abire is a lively and entertaining recorder quartet in which there is much for players and listeners to discover.

The series ‘Music of Old Masters’ for alto recorders (flutes) , consisting of 4 consecutive volumes, continues with volume 2. The level of difficulty ranges from very easy to moderately difficult. As the students' technical skills gradually improve, they will enjoy learning to play together in a variety of ways. Volume 1: The practice range from f‘ to g’‘ (with b’, b‘ and e flat’’) Volume 2: The practice ranges f‘-a’‘| f’-b‘’ (with b‘, e flat’‘, c sharp’‘, d flat’‘, f sharp’‘ and a flat’’) Volume 3: The practice range from f‘-c’‘’ (with all semitones from b‘-c’‘’) Volume 4: The practice range from f‘-d’‘’ (with all semitones from b‘-d’‘’) Further playing literature for alto recorders can be found in the tab ‘’ Similar products ‘’: 4 volumes are available from Series A ‘The Music of the Old Masters’. (series A: booklet 1 - N 3717, booklet 2 - N 3718, booklet 3 - N 3719, booklet 4 - N 3720) Series B ‘Folklore/folk music’ 2 consecutive booklets are available. (series B: volume 1 - N 3773, volume 2 - N 3774) The following series are available for soprano and alto recorders : From series A ‘The Music of the Old Masters’ and series B ‘Folklore/Folk Music’ 2 booklets each are available. (series A: booklet 1 - N 3766, booklet 2 - N 3767; series B: booklet 1 - N 3802, booklet 2 - N 3803)

The series B ‘Folklore / Folk Music’ for soprano recorders , consisting of 4 consecutive booklets, is continued with volume 3. The level of difficulty ranges from very easy to moderately difficult. As the students' technical skills gradually improve, they will enjoy learning to play together in a variety of ways. Volume 1: The exercise ranges from g‘-d’‘ and from c’-d‘’ (with f-sharp‘, b’) Volume 2: The practice ranges c‘-e’‘ and c’-f‘’ (with all semitones from f‘.f’’) Volume 3: The practice range from c‘-g’‘ (with all semitones from f’-g‘’) Volume 4: The practice range from c‘-a’‘ (all semitones from f’-a‘’) Further playing literature for soprano recorders can be found in the tab ‘’ Similar products ‘’: There are also 4 consecutive volumes available from Series A ‘The Music of the Old Masters’. (volume 1 - N 3657, volume 2 - N 3661, volume 3 - N 3664, volume 4 - N 3665) There are 2 volumes available from the series ‘The Great Christmas Carol Collection’. The duets can be extended with a harmony instrument and vocals. (volume 1 - N 3715, volume 2 - N 3716) For duets with soprano recorder and alto recorder, 2 volumes each are available in series A (music of the old masters) and series B (folklore / folk music). (series A: volume 1 - N 3766, volume 2 - N 3767; series B: volume 1 - N 3802, volume 2 - N 3803)

The series B ‘Folklore / Folk Music’ for soprano recorders , consisting of 4 consecutive volumes, is continued with volume 2. The level of difficulty ranges from very easy to moderately difficult. As the students' technical skills gradually improve, they will enjoy learning to play together in a variety of ways. Volume 1: The exercise ranges from g‘-d’‘ and from c’-d‘’ (with f-sharp‘, b’) Volume 2: The practice ranges c‘-e’‘ and c’-f‘’ (with all semitones from f‘.f’’) Volume 3: The practice range from c‘-g’‘ (with all semitones from f’-g‘’) Volume 4: The practice range from c‘-a’‘ (all semitones from f’-a‘’) Further playing literature for soprano recorders can be found in the tab ‘’ Similar products ‘’: There are also 4 consecutive volumes available from Series A ‘The Music of the Old Masters’. (volume 1 - N 3657, volume 2 - N 3661, volume 3 - N 3664, volume 4 - N 3665) There are 2 volumes available from the series ‘The Great Christmas Carol Collection’. The duets can be extended with a harmony instrument and vocals. (volume 1 - N 3715, volume 2 - N 3716) For duets with soprano recorder and alto recorder, 2 volumes each are available in series A (music of the old masters) and series B (folklore / folk music). (series A: volume 1 - N 3766, volume 2 - N 3767; series B: volume 1 - N 3802, volume 2 - N 3803)

The series ‘Music of Old Masters’ for alto recorders (flutes) , consisting of 4 consecutive volumes, continues with volume 3. The level of difficulty ranges from very easy to moderately difficult. As the students' technical skills gradually improve, they will enjoy learning to play together in a variety of ways. Volume 1: The practice range from f‘ to g’‘ (with b’, b‘ and e flat’’) Volume 2: The practice ranges f‘-a’‘| f’-b‘’ (with b‘, e flat’‘, c sharp’‘, d flat’‘, f sharp’‘ and a flat’’) Volume 3: The practice range from f‘-c’‘’ (with all semitones from b‘-c’‘’) Volume 4: The practice range from f‘-d’‘’ (with all semitones from b‘-d’‘’) Further playing literature for alto recorders can be found in the tab ‘’ Similar products ‘’: 4 volumes are available from Series A ‘The Music of the Old Masters’. (series A: volume 1 - N 3717, volume 2 - N 3718, volume 3 - N 3719, volume 4 - N 3720) Series B ‘Folklore/folk music’ 2 consecutive volumes are available. (series B: volume 1 - N 3773, volume 2 - N 3774) The following series are available for soprano and alto recorders : From series A ‘The Music of the Old Masters’ and series B ‘Folklore/Folk Music’ 2 booklets each are available. (series A: volume 1 - N 3766, volume 2 - N 3767; series B: volume 1 - N 3802, volume 2 - N 3803)

The didactic concept of the pedagogue Lutz is based on the idea of providing two-part pieces for beginners that are adapted both musically and methodically to the respective technical requirements of the student. In order to address the lack of usable pieces organised according to practical teaching aspects, he designed series A: ‘The music of the old masters’ and divided it into practice areas that build on each other: The result was 4 volumes with compositions by well-known masters that progress from very easy to moderately difficult and offer teachers and students sufficient material for music-making practice. Volume 1: The practice range from f‘ to g’‘ (with b’, b‘ and e flat’’) Volume 2: The ranges f‘-a’‘| f’-b‘’ (with b‘, e flat’‘, c sharp’‘, d flat’‘, f sharp’‘ and a flat’’) Volume 3: The practice range from f‘-c’‘’ (with all semitones from b‘-c’‘’) Volume 4: The practice range from f‘-d’‘’ (with all semitones from b‘-d’‘’) Further playing literature for alto recorders can be found in the tab ‘’Similar products‘’: 4 volumes are available from Series A ‘The Music of the Old Masters’. (series A: booklet 1 - N 3717, booklet 2 - N 3718, booklet 3 - N 3719, booklet 4 - N 3720) Series B ‘Folklore/folk music’ 2 consecutive booklets are available. (series B: volume 1 - N 3773, volume 2 - N 3774) The following series are available for soprano and alto recorders : From series A ‘The Music of the Old Masters’ and series B ‘Folklore/Folk Music’ 2 booklets each are available. (series A: booklet 1 - N 3766, booklet 2 - N 3767; series B: booklet 1 - N 3802, booklet 2 - N 3803)