Recorders

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This book pays tribute to Frederick G. Morgan (1940–1999), an influential Australian recorder maker who significantly impacted the early music movement and recorder craftsmanship. Featuring contributions from 54 authors across fifteen countries, including renowned recorder players and makers, the text explores their interactions with Morgan, revealing profound insights into the artist-instrument relationship and the quest for musical expression. For the first time, Morgan's own essays on recorder making and original instruments are compiled, showcasing his clear and insightful writing style, which makes the story of the recorder's revival accessible to all. Stunning new images of the Frans Brüggen Recorder Collection highlight precious 18th-century instruments, enhanced by Morgan's legendary drawings. This collection symbolizes the enduring quality of historic recorders. The book serves as both a comprehensive textbook and an illuminating picture book, emphasizing the deep connection between instrument making and musical practice, and the ongoing dialogue between builders and musicians. Morgan's exceptional instruments, for which players often waited up to ten years, reflect his vision of sharing knowledge through collaboration with larger workshops. In 2002, a partnership was established between Mollenhauer Recorders and The Morgan-Workshop to preserve and continue his legacy. Compiled by Gisela Rothe, a recorder expert, and