Catherine Fleming, Celia Ireland, Fiona Russell, Ian Wilson recorders Guest musicians for selected programmes: David Miller theorbo Alison McGillivray viola da gamba Zoe Shevlin baroque bassoon

The Flautadors recorder quartet is firmly established as one of the UK’s leading recorder ensembles. British performances include York, Stratford-on-Avon and Greenwich Festivals, London’s Purcell Room and Wigmore Hall.

International appearances have taken them across Europe from Belarus to Ireland.  The quartet has become a favourite on Classic FM, has appeared on BBC Radio 3’s In Tune and was praised by International Record Review:  ‘The Flautadors play with elegance and skill. Their ensemble is excellent.’  Known for diverse and colourful programmes, The Flautadors’ repertoire spans 800 years from medieval polyphony through to modern works.  Since its formation, the quartet has taken a particular interest in the promotion of British music with research into the history of the recorder consort in 16th and 17th century Scotland and England, and the revival of the instrument in the 20th century. Educational projects, new arrangements and commissions form an important part of the group’s work.

Sample Programmes:

Flauti di camera: A virtuoso progra:mme of baroque music featuring stunning concerti for recorders and continuo with works by Telemann, Handel and Vivaldi combined with sublime fugues by JS Bach.

Education:

The Art of Chamber Music - aimed at students studying music at GCSE, A Level, University or Music College.
King’s Musick - Tudor workshop for primary school children.
Recorder through the ages -Educational concert.
Recorder masterclasses focusing on technique.

Recordings:

Phantasies, Ayres & Chaconys Music by Purcell and Locke with David Miller on theorbo & guitar (Deux-elles)
Complete recorder music of Edmund Rubbra and Benjamin Britten with Laurence Cummings (harpsichord), Patricia Rozario (soprano), Suzanna Pell (viola da gamba) and The Dante Quartet (Dutton Epoch)

Performances:

14 May 07 Guildhall School of Music and Drama,
London
7 Jun 07 Wigmore Hall, London
Sep 07 Music School, Cork, Ireland

Contact:

Catherine Fleming, 21 Brampton Park Road, Hitchin, Herts SG5 1XE

Tel: 01462 421718 or 07970 884553

Email: catherine@theflautadors.org Website: www.theflautadors.org