Born in Bergamo on 3 September 1695, Pietro Antonio Locatelli studied with Corelli in Rome. In 1725 he was appointed chamber virtuoso at the court of Mantua. He also performed as a violinist in the entourage of the Elector of Saxony, for example in Kassel in 1728, Berlin in 1729 and Amsterdam, where he settled permanently in 1730. As a violin teacher, composer and music publisher, he was both respected and wealthy there. Locatelli died on 3 March 1764 and was buried in the Beguinage in Amsterdam. We know from his estate catalogue that he owned two transverse flutes and a ‘Flûte d'Amour’. His Opus II, 12 sonatas for ‘Flauto traversiere’ and basso continuo, also shows that he was very familiar with the transverse flute. The present work is taken from Opus V, published by the author himself in Amsterdam in 1746. The title of the opus, which contains six sonatas, explicitly states that they can be played with two violins as well as two flutes. There is also nothing to prevent it being scored for violin and flute. This original version remained unchanged when it was saved. Like many of Locatelli's compositions, this trio sonata also differs from the works of his Italian contemporaries in its unconventional originality. It is also particularly easy to play, as it is dedicated to a dilettante, the city secretary of Amsterdam, M. Lestevon, a pupil and patron of the composer. It will also delight music lovers of our time, not least because of the pastoral middle movement. Content: - Andante - Largo, Andante - Allegro - Vivace

Hook's role model, Johann Christian Bach, had a long-lasting effect on the English composer's work. He shares with him a strong melodic talent with an emphasised sense of form. Content: IV. - Allegretto - Adagio sempre piano - Allegretto V. - Allegro moderato - Adagio sempre piano - Marcia VI. - Allegretto - Canone (Andante) - Rondo (Allegretto)

Telemann bringt in seinen "36 Fantaisies" je ein Dutzend "Fantasien" in deutscher, französischer und italienischer Manier. Die lose Folge durch einige Tonarten wurde von Christa Sokoll methodisch ausgebaut und führt bei progressiver Reihung und Aufteilung in vier Bände systematisch durch den Quintenzirkel.

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

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)

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 ‘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)

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’‘’