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Yorkshire Dales Suite
Reference: P354
Brand: Peacock PressYorkshire Dales Suite
Composer: Bush - Judith
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/Genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Bush - Judith
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/Genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Five for Four
Reference: P223
Brand: Peacock PressFive for Four
Composer: Hall - Marg
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Hall - Marg
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Three Short Fugues
Reference: P017
Brand: Peacock PressThree Short Fugues
Composer: Pachelbel - Johannes
Arranger: Kevin Kelly
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Pachelbel - Johannes
Arranger: Kevin Kelly
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate
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Two Canzona
Reference: PDL03
Brand: Peacock PressTwo Canzona
Composer: Maschera - Florentino
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Maschera - Florentino
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Hanky-Panky
Reference: ZFS753/754
Brand: MoeckHanky-Panky
Composer: Autenrieth - Ronald J
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Autenrieth - Ronald J
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Shetland Suite Op 16
Reference: RB12
Brand: HawthornsShetland Suite Op 16
Composer: Bamforth - Dennis
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Bamforth - Dennis
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Tout les Regretz
Reference: RA118
Brand: HawthornsTout les Regretz
Composer: La Rue/Brumel
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Medieval
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: La Rue/Brumel
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Medieval
Grade: Moderate
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Capriccio Sopra la Bassa Fiamenga
Reference: RA063
Brand: HawthornsCapriccio Sopra la Bassa Fiamenga
Composer: Frescobaldi - Girolamo
Arranger: Greg Lewin
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Frescobaldi - Girolamo
Arranger: Greg Lewin
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Two Dutch Folk Songs
Reference: RA044
Brand: HawthornsTwo Dutch Folk Songs
Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Paul Clark
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Paul Clark
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Moderate
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Four Part Fantasia
Reference: RA158
Brand: HawthornsFour Part Fantasia
Composer: Byrd - William
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Byrd - William
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Ich dank dir schon
Reference: RA108
Brand: HawthornsIch dank dir schon
Composer: Buxtehude - Dietrich
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Buxtehude - Dietrich
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate
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Quartet 2 Op 22
Reference: RB13
Brand: HawthornsQuartet 2 Op 22
Composer: Bamforth - Dennis
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Bamforth - Dennis
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Canzone a ballo Op 137
Reference: FEA156
Brand: Flautando EditionCanzone a ballo Op 137
Composer: Caldini - Fulvio
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Caldini - Fulvio
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Ein Tag in Hamburg [A Day in Hamburg]
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Reference: UV40840
Brand: Flautando EditionEin Tag in Hamburg [A Day in Hamburg]
Composer: Rosenheck - Allan
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Rosenheck - Allan
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Ricercari Sopra Li Tuoni Volume II
Reference: DOL319
Brand: London Pro MusicaRicercari Sopra Li Tuoni Volume II
Composer: Palestrina - G.P.
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Palestrina - G.P.
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Three Toccatas (Fiori Musicali)
Reference: DOL301
Brand: London Pro MusicaThree Toccatas (Fiori Musicali)
Composer: Frescobaldi - Girolamo
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Frescobaldi - Girolamo
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Guillamue se va chaufer
Reference: PEMS041
Brand: Peacock PressGuillamue se va chaufer
Composer: des Prés - Josquin
Arranger: Susan Iadone
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: des Prés - Josquin
Arranger: Susan Iadone
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Voyci la saison plaisante
Reference: PEMS038
Brand: Peacock PressVoyci la saison plaisante
Composer: Costeley - Guillaume
Arranger: Susan Iadone
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Costeley - Guillaume
Arranger: Susan Iadone
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Rest, sweet nymphs
Reference: PEMS039
Brand: Peacock PressRest, sweet nymphs
Composer: Pilkington - Francis
Arranger: Susan Iadone
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Pilkington - Francis
Arranger: Susan Iadone
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Ce moys de May
Reference: PEMS042
Brand: Peacock PressCe moys de May
Composer: Janequin - Clement
Arranger: Susan Iadone
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Janequin - Clement
Arranger: Susan Iadone
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Ave Virgo
Reference: PEMS045
Brand: Peacock PressAve Virgo
Composer: Anonymous
Arranger: Susan Iadone
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Anonymous
Arranger: Susan Iadone
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Swing Low Sweet Chariot
Reference: P320
Brand: Peacock PressSwing Low Sweet Chariot
Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Rodney Allen
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/Genre: Jazz/Latin/Blues
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Rodney Allen
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/Genre: Jazz/Latin/Blues
Grade: Moderate
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Lasst uns das Kindelein Wiegen
Reference: FH2350
Brand: Friedrich HofmeisterLasst uns das Kindelein Wiegen
Composer: Murschhauser - Franz
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Murschhauser - Franz
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate
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4 Versi Per Organo
Reference: PEMS025
Brand: Peacock Press4 Versi Per Organo
Composer: Valente - Antonio
Arranger: Justin Godoy
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Valente - Antonio
Arranger: Justin Godoy
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Shop from Our Extensive Range of Recorder Quartets
Recorder quartets sit at the centre of consort music. The familiar mix of soprano, alto, tenor and bass creates a clear four-part texture where each line carries equal responsibility. Melody passes between players, inner parts shape harmony, and the bass anchors the structure.
The recorder quartets collection available at Orpheus Music supports school ensembles, community groups, and experienced chamber players. With over a thousand titles available, the catalogue covers early repertoire through to the latest compositions, offering practical choices across different skill levels.
Recorder Quartet Repertoire Selection
Playing recorder quartets provides ensembles with the opportunity to perform music from different styles. Players improve blend, balance, and phrasing as they explore works from earlier musical eras through to modern compositions.
Available titles include:
- Renaissance consort pieces
- Baroque sonatas and concerto arrangements
- Classical and Romantic transcriptions
- Folk-inspired works
- Jazz-influenced arrangements
- Orchestral pieces adapted for recorder quartet
- Contemporary compositions written for present-day ensembles
This breadth allows directors to plan varied programs and build technical strength across the ensemble.
Instrument Scoring for Recorder Quartets
Recorder quartets come in several scoring formats. The most common layout follows soprano (descant), alto (treble), tenor, and bass. This scoring provides a complete tonal spectrum and clear part writing.
Alternative groupings include:
- Two altos with tenor and bass
- Four altos
- Four basses
These options assist ensembles with specific instrument availability.
Tradition and Continuing Growth in Recorder Quartets
Recorder quartets have a long history associated with music from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Many groups begin with early repertoire and expand their programs through performances and recordings.
- Ensembles such as Sour Cream (led by Frans Brüggen), Flautando Köln, the Flanders Recorder Quartet, Amsterdam Loeki Stardust Quartet, and Quartet New Generation have presented concerts combining historical works with contemporary compositions.
- Leading performers including Dan Laurin, Piers Adams, Maurice Steger, and Dorothee Oberlinger have supported consort music through touring and recordings.
- New works continue to expand the recorder quartet repertoire, maintaining a strong link between historical tradition and modern composition.
Selecting Recorder Quartets for Your Ensemble
Choosing repertoire requires an honest assessment of ensemble ability and rehearsal time. Early-level groups benefit from clear structures and stable rhythms. Developing players improve through music that challenges articulation and independence between parts. Advanced quartets often seek intricate counterpoint and extended range.
Matching the right recorder quartets to your ensemble supports steady improvement and confident performance.
Considerations for selecting titles:
- Instrument balance within your group
- Range demands for each part
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- Concert program themes
Our team offers practical guidance to help match recorder quartets with ensemble ability and performance goals.
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Our focus remains firmly on recorders and recorder repertoire. This commitment shapes the depth and quality of our catalogue.
What Supports Our Reputation Among Players and Directors
- Over one thousand titles for recorder quartets
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This focused approach allows us to supply recorder quartets that meet practical rehearsal needs and performance expectations.
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Rehearsing as a group enhances listening accuracy, pitch control, and rhythmic coordination. Recorder quartets require each player to perform independently while maintaining balance within the ensemble. This experience builds confidence and musical maturity.
By working through varied repertoire, ensembles gain exposure to historical interpretation and modern techniques. Recorder quartets provide a structured path for growth across all playing levels.
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