The recorder quintet Fontanella gave a concert at the summer school this evening, titled ‘From minstrel to musician’, featuring music from the reigns of King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I. For much of the programme they used a set of specially made recorders by the English maker, Adrian Brown. I took a few photos during the concert but at the interval I made a beeline for their recorders to take some arty shots of them. They’ve suffered a little from being taken at ISO 1600 but I was so take with these beautiful instruments that I couldn’t resist posting them.

Neat shots. I like the ones with the brass rings around. Jarvo · 2010-08-09: 19:16

So gorgeous, Helen! Love the brass ring and carvings around the mouth piece and the warm color of the woods. Before our children played in the school bands, they started by playing recorders!! djnana · 2010-08-09: 19:55

So nice. Very well composed. huiching · 2010-08-09: 20:15

Awesome, awesome shots. I love the recorder and the Lakota native american flute. I 'try' to play both. (rank beginner level) ????? · 2010-08-09: 22:02

Wow, these are fantastic. I've never seen these kind of instruments. Thank you for bringing them up close! SunflowerGirl · 2010-08-09: 22:54

fantastic and awesome ! josy63 · 2010-08-10: 02:38

Wonderful play with dof! Wasichseh · 2010-08-10: 02:44

Great instruments Helen. Is it your next ambition to purchase some of these? Kay · 2010-08-10: 06:23

Again two amazing beautiful shots! Ryana · 2010-08-10: 07:45

Nice shot! sachiko · 2010-08-10: 08:07

lovely! ????? · 2010-08-10: 22:07

sweet, great feel to this set, very simple and beautiful Robertpetergee · 2010-08-13: 07:07

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