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Orpheus Music is a Recorder specialist shop. A large range of quality recorders from Mollenhauer, Kung, Dolmetsch, Aulos, Zen-on and Kunath Peatzold. Garklein recorders, descant recorders, soprano recorders, treble recorders, alto recorders, tenor, bass recorders, and great bass recorders. Many different models including Kung studio, Kung Superio, Kung Marsayas, Mollenhauer Canta, Mollenhauer Denner range, Mollenhauer dream. These instruments are traditionally constructed from woods such as: pear, maple, plum, palisander, rosewood, olivewood, grenadilla, satinwood and cherrywood. Recorders are also made in plastic with beginner and high quality recorders available. 


Recorders are made in different sizes with names and compasses roughly corresponding to different vocal ranges. This is not, however, a reflection of sounding pitch, and serves primarily to denote the pitch relationships between the different instruments. The sizes most commonly in use today are the soprano ("descant", lowest note C5), alto  "treble", lowest note F4), tenor (lowest note C4) and bass (lowest note F3). The recorders' internal and external proportions vary, but the bore is generally reverse conical (i.e. tapering towards the foot) to cylindrical, and all recorder fingering systems make extensive use of cross fingering.

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The recorder is first documented in Europe in the Middle Ages, and continued to enjoy wide popularity in the renaissance and baroque periods, but was little used in the classical and romantic periods. It was revived in the 20th century as part of the historically informed performance movement, and became a popular amateur and educational instrument. Composers who have written for the recorder include Monteverdi, Lully, Purcell, Handel, Vivaldi, Telemann, Johann Sebastian Bach, Paul Hindemith, Benjamin Britten, Leonard Bernstein, Luciano Berio, and Arvo Pärt. Today, there are many professional recorder players who demonstrate the instrument's full solo range and a large community of amateurs.

The sound of the recorder is often described as clear and sweet, and has historically been associated with birds and shepherds. It is notable for its quick response and its corresponding ability to produce a wide variety of articulations. This ability, coupled with its open finger holes, allow it to produce a wide variety of tone colors and special effects. Acoustically, its tone is relatively pure and odd harmonics predominate in its sound.

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  • Elody Cherrywood Treble Recorder Elody Cherrywood Treble Recorder

    Reference: MOL-5959-13

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Elody Cherrywood Treble Recorder

    Premiere of a new type of recorder: An instrument based on the Modern Harmonic Alto with innovative cool design, powerful tone and provision for connection for use as an electric recorder.

    Cherrywood, clearly varnished, footjoint with E extension and triple key for E/ F/ F-sharp
    $4,376.00
    $4,376.00
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    Premiere of a new type of recorder: An instrument based on the Modern Harmonic Alto with innovative cool design, powerful tone and provision for connection for use as an electric recorder.

    Cherrywood, clearly varnished, footjoint with E extension and triple key for E/ F/ F-sharp
  • Modern Treble in G Pearwood Modern Treble in G Pearwood

    Reference: MOL-5936

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Modern Treble in G Pearwood

    A special development for playing music that is either intended for a G instrument or can be performed better on an instrument of this size. 
    The Harmonic Modern Treble in G is distinctive due to its extremely stable and assertive sound, and impresses with its precise brilliance, even in large ensembles with modern instruments.

    $1,558.00
    $1,558.00
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    A special development for playing music that is either intended for a G instrument or can be performed better on an instrument of this size. 
    The Harmonic Modern Treble in G is distinctive due to its extremely stable and assertive sound, and impresses with its precise brilliance, even in large ensembles with modern instruments.

  • Modern Treble Recorder (F-foot) in Pearwood Modern Treble Recorder (F-foot) in Pearwood

    Reference: MOL-5926

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Modern Treble Recorder (F-foot) in Pearwood

    • Pearwood Treble - Modern Alto in G available on special request.
    • Harmonic recorders: Mollenhauer & Nik Tarasov/Joachim Paetzold.
    • Strong and powerful: this instrument will help you to hold your own when playing with other modern orchestral instruments or with a piano. It will be equally suitable for playing in a pop, jazz or folk band, in a string orchestra or a piano trio. This recorder wo
    $2,257.00
    $2,257.00
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    • Pearwood Treble - Modern Alto in G available on special request.
    • Harmonic recorders: Mollenhauer & Nik Tarasov/Joachim Paetzold.
    • Strong and powerful: this instrument will help you to hold your own when playing with other modern orchestral instruments or with a piano. It will be equally suitable for playing in a pop, jazz or folk band, in a string orchestra or a piano trio. This recorder wo
  • Modern Treble Recorder (F-foot) in Rosewood Modern Treble Recorder (F-foot) in Rosewood

    Reference: MOL-5920

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Modern Treble Recorder (F-foot) in Rosewood

    • Rosewood Treble - Modern Alto in G available on special request.
    • Harmonic recorders: Mollenhauer & Nik Tarasov/Joachim Paetzold.
    • Strong and powerful: this instrument will help you to hold your own when playing with other modern orchestral instruments or with a piano. It will be equally suitable for playing in aThis recorder wo
    $2,528.00
    $2,528.00
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    • Rosewood Treble - Modern Alto in G available on special request.
    • Harmonic recorders: Mollenhauer & Nik Tarasov/Joachim Paetzold.
    • Strong and powerful: this instrument will help you to hold your own when playing with other modern orchestral instruments or with a piano. It will be equally suitable for playing in aThis recorder wo
  • Modern Descant Recorder (B-foot) in Pearwood Modern Descant Recorder (B-foot) in Pearwood

    Reference: MOL-5916H

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Modern Descant Recorder (B-foot) in Pearwood

    • Pearwood Descant.
    • Scope for discovery: where other sopranos reach their limits this instrument offers scope to venture into new areas of repertoire.
    • The full round sound refines the high register of the soprano to produce an instrument that combines resonance, sweetness and versatility.
    • B-foot joint: the modern soprano comes with a Bfoot joint as standard.
    $2,499.00
    $2,499.00
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    • Pearwood Descant.
    • Scope for discovery: where other sopranos reach their limits this instrument offers scope to venture into new areas of repertoire.
    • The full round sound refines the high register of the soprano to produce an instrument that combines resonance, sweetness and versatility.
    • B-foot joint: the modern soprano comes with a Bfoot joint as standard.
  • Canta Knick Tenor Recorder (without key) in Pearwood Canta Knick Tenor Recorder (without key) in Pearwood

    Reference: MOL-2406K

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Canta Knick Tenor Recorder (without key) in Pearwood

    • Pearwood Tenor, Baroque double holes, without key.
    • Canta - the joy of ensemble playing. Versatile, reliable recorder ensemble with an homogenous sound, made of pearwood.
    • Natural holding position: the "knick" (bent head) brings the instrument closer to your body; you have a significantly smaller distance to get to the lower notes. 
    $935.00
    $935.00
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    • Pearwood Tenor, Baroque double holes, without key.
    • Canta - the joy of ensemble playing. Versatile, reliable recorder ensemble with an homogenous sound, made of pearwood.
    • Natural holding position: the "knick" (bent head) brings the instrument closer to your body; you have a significantly smaller distance to get to the lower notes. 
  • Elody Sunburst Treble Recorder Elody Sunburst Treble Recorder

    Reference: MOL-5959-04

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Elody Sunburst Treble Recorder

    Premiere of a new type of recorder: An instrument based on the Modern Harmonic Alto with innovative cool design, powerful tone and provision for connection for use as an electric recorder.

    $4,376.00
    $4,376.00
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    Premiere of a new type of recorder: An instrument based on the Modern Harmonic Alto with innovative cool design, powerful tone and provision for connection for use as an electric recorder.

  • Kynseker Garklein Recorder in Maple Kynseker Garklein Recorder in Maple

    Reference: MOL-4001

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Kynseker Garklein Recorder in Maple

    • Maple Garklein c3 (dark Stain)
    • Versatile instruments after Hieronymus F. Kynseker, based on the original instruments kept at the Germanic National Museum in Nuremberg.
    • Our Kynseker ensemble instruments remain faithful to the most important characteristics of the originals: its outer form and its strong sound, so full of personality. 
    $668.00
    $668.00
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    • Maple Garklein c3 (dark Stain)
    • Versatile instruments after Hieronymus F. Kynseker, based on the original instruments kept at the Germanic National Museum in Nuremberg.
    • Our Kynseker ensemble instruments remain faithful to the most important characteristics of the originals: its outer form and its strong sound, so full of personality. 
  • Adri's Dream Descant Recorder (Single holes), Red Pearwood Adri's Dream Descant Recorder (Single holes), Red Pearwood

    Reference: MOL-4117R

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Adri's Dream Descant Recorder (Single holes), Red Pearwood

    • Made from Pearwood, stained red.
    • Wide bore, full sound for ensemble playing.
    • Attractive shape based on Medieval and Renaissance models.
    • Large finger holes, good tactile orientation on the instrument.
    • Single holes.
    $241.00
    $241.00
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    • Made from Pearwood, stained red.
    • Wide bore, full sound for ensemble playing.
    • Attractive shape based on Medieval and Renaissance models.
    • Large finger holes, good tactile orientation on the instrument.
    • Single holes.
  • Superio Tenor Recorder in Stained Pearwood Superio Tenor Recorder in Stained Pearwood

    Reference: K2511

    Brand: Kung

    Superio Tenor Recorder in Stained Pearwood

    • Made from selected Pearwood (stained a dark red).
    • Baroque double holes.
    • This is a solo instrument par excellence, also outstanding in ensemble playing.
    • Elegant Baroque styling.
    • The wide range and rich sound allows selected flute repertoire to be played.
    • The Pearwood Superior has an earthy, warm and rich sound.
    $1,703.87
    $1,703.87
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    • Made from selected Pearwood (stained a dark red).
    • Baroque double holes.
    • This is a solo instrument par excellence, also outstanding in ensemble playing.
    • Elegant Baroque styling.
    • The wide range and rich sound allows selected flute repertoire to be played.
    • The Pearwood Superior has an earthy, warm and rich sound.
  • Denner Knick Tenor Recorder in Cherrywood Denner Knick Tenor Recorder in Cherrywood

    Reference: MOL-5401K

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Denner Knick Tenor Recorder in Cherrywood

    • Cherrywood Tenor, Baroque double holes.
    • Bent or "knick" headjoint for greater player comfort
    • Extremely light weight
    • Warm sound
    • Agile, quick response in all octaves: ideal for virtuosic music of any era.
    $1,427.00
    $1,427.00
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    • Cherrywood Tenor, Baroque double holes.
    • Bent or "knick" headjoint for greater player comfort
    • Extremely light weight
    • Warm sound
    • Agile, quick response in all octaves: ideal for virtuosic music of any era.
  • Takeyama Renaissance Descant Recorder 440Hz in Rosewood Takeyama Renaissance Descant Recorder 440Hz in Rosewood

    Reference: RS440R

    Brand: Takeyama

    Takeyama Renaissance Descant Recorder 440Hz in Rosewood

    Made from Rosewood.
    Baroque fingering, single holes
    Perfect intonation, easy to play across the range
    Sound is warm and dark with a gentle beginning to the notes
    A beautiful instrument for elegant shaping of phrases

    $1,928.00
    $1,928.00
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    Made from Rosewood.
    Baroque fingering, single holes
    Perfect intonation, easy to play across the range
    Sound is warm and dark with a gentle beginning to the notes
    A beautiful instrument for elegant shaping of phrases

  • Takeyama Treble Recorder in Grenadilla (Limited Model) Takeyama Treble Recorder in Grenadilla (Limited Model)

    Reference: TA442G

    Brand: Takeyama

    Takeyama Treble Recorder in Grenadilla (Limited Model)

    Limited Edition, made from Grenadilla
    Baroque fingering, double holes
    Perfect intonation, easy to play across the range
    Sound is expressive, clear, with a fast response
    Performs well across a wide range of styles

    $2,794.00
    $2,794.00
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    Limited Edition, made from Grenadilla
    Baroque fingering, double holes
    Perfect intonation, easy to play across the range
    Sound is expressive, clear, with a fast response
    Performs well across a wide range of styles

  • Takeyama Tenor Recorder in Maple Takeyama Tenor Recorder in Maple

    Reference: TT442M

    Brand: Takeyama

    Takeyama Tenor Recorder in Maple

    Made from Maple
    Baroque fingering, double holes
    Perfect intonation, easy to play across the range
    Sound has both warmth and clarity
    Performs well across a wide range of styles

    $1,705.00
    $1,705.00
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    Made from Maple
    Baroque fingering, double holes
    Perfect intonation, easy to play across the range
    Sound has both warmth and clarity
    Performs well across a wide range of styles

  • Takeyama Treble Recorder 415Hz in Brazilian Boxwood Takeyama Treble Recorder 415Hz in Brazilian Boxwood

    Reference: TA415BB

    Brand: Takeyama

    Takeyama Treble Recorder 415Hz in Brazilian Boxwood

    Made from Brazilian Boxwood
    Baroque fingering, double holes
    Perfect intonation, easy to play across the range
    Sound has both warmth and clarity
    Performs well across a wide range of styles

    $1,720.00
    $1,720.00
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    Made from Brazilian Boxwood
    Baroque fingering, double holes
    Perfect intonation, easy to play across the range
    Sound has both warmth and clarity
    Performs well across a wide range of styles

  • "Unique" Studio recorder in Pearwood by Kung "Unique" Studio recorder in Pearwood by Kung

    Reference: K1316-1

    Brand: Kung

    "Unique - 1" Studio recorder in Pearwood by Kung

    Made from Pearwood - No two colours the same. The pictured instrument is the one you will receive!

    The 4 instruments shown here indicate the range of designs used. Price shown is for a single instrument.

    Unique and colourful,  finish by an Italian designer

    Baroque fingering, double holes

    Full rich sound, responds easily across the range

    $215.95
    $215.95
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    Made from Pearwood - No two colours the same. The pictured instrument is the one you will receive!

    The 4 instruments shown here indicate the range of designs used. Price shown is for a single instrument.

    Unique and colourful,  finish by an Italian designer

    Baroque fingering, double holes

    Full rich sound, responds easily across the range

  • Helder Evo Alto recorder grenadilla Helder Evo Alto recorder grenadilla

    Reference: MOL-8330

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Helder Evo Alto recorder grenadilla

    • Grenadilla Treble.
    • Lavishly equipped instruments developed in cooperation with the Dutch recorder maker Maarten Helder.
    • Detailed technical extras place these recorders in the deluxe class of Harmonic recorders, the new type of recorder with in-tune harmonics. Expressive, elegant and dynamic sound: the right instrument for those who are looking for new recorder sounds.
    $7,400.00
    $7,400.00
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    • Grenadilla Treble.
    • Lavishly equipped instruments developed in cooperation with the Dutch recorder maker Maarten Helder.
    • Detailed technical extras place these recorders in the deluxe class of Harmonic recorders, the new type of recorder with in-tune harmonics. Expressive, elegant and dynamic sound: the right instrument for those who are looking for new recorder sounds.
  • Special Treble Recorder in stained castello boxwood Special Treble Recorder in stained castello boxwood

    Reference: K7416

    Brand: Kung

    Special Treble Recorder in European Boxwood

    K4 stands for: 

    • P.I. Bressan, for the drilling profile of the recorder and the luxurious design 
    • Ernst Meyer, Maître Flutier, for the extra wide diapason and the unique voicing 
    • Maurice Steger, the masterly soloist and conductor 
    • Küng, the manufacturer who combines high quality with traditional hand craft 
    $4,508.18
    $4,508.18
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    K4 stands for: 

    • P.I. Bressan, for the drilling profile of the recorder and the luxurious design 
    • Ernst Meyer, Maître Flutier, for the extra wide diapason and the unique voicing 
    • Maurice Steger, the masterly soloist and conductor 
    • Küng, the manufacturer who combines high quality with traditional hand craft 
  • Elody Roar Treble Recorder Elody Roar Treble Recorder

    Reference: MOL-5959-10

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Elody Roar Treble Recorder

    Premiere of a new type of recorder: An instrument based on the Modern Harmonic Alto with innovative cool design, powerful tone and provision for connection for use as an electric recorder.

    Roar design, clearly varnished, footjoint with E extension and triple key for E/ F/ F-sharp
    $4,376.00
    $4,376.00
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    Premiere of a new type of recorder: An instrument based on the Modern Harmonic Alto with innovative cool design, powerful tone and provision for connection for use as an electric recorder.

    Roar design, clearly varnished, footjoint with E extension and triple key for E/ F/ F-sharp
  • Elody Firebird Treble Recorder Elody Firebird Treble Recorder

    Reference: MOL-5959-09

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Elody Firebird Treble Recorder

    Premiere of a new type of recorder: An instrument based on the Modern Harmonic Alto with innovative cool design, powerful tone and provision for connection for use as an electric recorder.

    Firebird design, clearly varnished, footjoint with E extension and triple key for E/ F/ F-sharp
    $4,376.00
    $4,376.00
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    Premiere of a new type of recorder: An instrument based on the Modern Harmonic Alto with innovative cool design, powerful tone and provision for connection for use as an electric recorder.

    Firebird design, clearly varnished, footjoint with E extension and triple key for E/ F/ F-sharp
  • Elody Uma Treble Recorder Elody Uma Treble Recorder

    Reference: MOL-5959-07

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Elody Uma Treble Recorder

    Premiere of a new type of recorder: An instrument based on the Modern Harmonic Alto with innovative cool design, powerful tone and provision for connection for use as an electric recorder.

    Uma design, clearly varnished, footjoint with E extension and triple key for E/ F/ F-sharp
    $4,376.00
    $4,376.00
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    Premiere of a new type of recorder: An instrument based on the Modern Harmonic Alto with innovative cool design, powerful tone and provision for connection for use as an electric recorder.

    Uma design, clearly varnished, footjoint with E extension and triple key for E/ F/ F-sharp
  • Elody Silver Sparkle Treble Recorder Elody Silver Sparkle Treble Recorder

    Reference: MOL-5959-05

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Elody Silver Sparkle Treble Recorder

    Premiere of a new type of recorder: An instrument based on the Modern Harmonic Alto with innovative cool design, powerful tone and provision for connection for use as an electric recorder.

    Silver Sparkle design, clearly varnished, footjoint with E extension and triple key for E/ F/ F-sharp
    $4,376.00
    $4,376.00
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    Premiere of a new type of recorder: An instrument based on the Modern Harmonic Alto with innovative cool design, powerful tone and provision for connection for use as an electric recorder.

    Silver Sparkle design, clearly varnished, footjoint with E extension and triple key for E/ F/ F-sharp
  • Modern Treble in G Grenadilla Modern Treble in G Grenadilla

    Reference: MOL-5934

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Modern Treble in G Grenadilla

    A special development for playing music that is either intended for a G instrument or can be performed better on an instrument of this size. 
    The Harmonic Modern Treble in G is distinctive due to its extremely stable and assertive sound, and impresses with its precise brilliance, even in large ensembles with modern instruments.

    $2,900.00
    $2,900.00
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    A special development for playing music that is either intended for a G instrument or can be performed better on an instrument of this size. 
    The Harmonic Modern Treble in G is distinctive due to its extremely stable and assertive sound, and impresses with its precise brilliance, even in large ensembles with modern instruments.

  • Denner-Edition Descant in Satinwood Denner-Edition Descant in Satinwood

    Reference: MOL-DE-1101

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Denner-Edition Descant Recorder in Satinwood

    Descant recorder after Jacob Denner (1681-1735). Denner-Edition A-442.

    The top class among Hand-crafted baroque descant recorders at modern pitch. Highest soloistic demands. 

    $1,534.00
    $1,534.00
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    Descant recorder after Jacob Denner (1681-1735). Denner-Edition A-442.

    The top class among Hand-crafted baroque descant recorders at modern pitch. Highest soloistic demands.