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"We are a non-profit, volunteer ensemble of recorder players that play major works written for all types of ensembles, including pieces that were composed specifically for the recorder orchestra.

Our repertoire includes selections ranging from the Medieval period to the 20th century, including premieres of original works for the recorder orchestra. " Visit website for more information. (ed)

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“Per Gross holds a Bachelor and Masters degree (Musiker/Performer Diplomeksamen) from The Carl Nielsen Academy of Music in Denmark where he studied with prof. Dan Laurin. Per is currently a post graduate student in the Soloist Diploma programme at The Royal College of Music in Stockholm, Sweden.

Besides his regular studies Per has also attended masterclasscourses in Sweden, Portugal, Germany, Hungary and USA. He has also participated in masterclasses with Nigel North, Emma Kirkby and Sergio Azzolini.

Per Gross is very active as a freelance musician in Sweden and abroad, and he has appeared as soloist and chambermusician with The Stockholm Youth Symphony Orchestra (SUSO), Tiranas Young Virtuosos (Albania) and The Drottningholm Baroque Ensemble. …”

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“The Austin Chapter of the American Recorder Society has been in existence since 1959, when Natalie and Don Morgan founded it. The chapter has over 30 members as of the 2007-08 season. Membership is open to all who play or enjoy the recorder; annual dues of $15 are requested for local membership, and you are encouraged to join the national ARS organization as well. “

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“Musical Director and founder of the world-renowned ensembles New London Consort and Musicians of the Globe, Philip Pickett is considered one of today's most eminent advocates of period performance. For the past 10 years or so he has also embarked on a flourishing new career as guest conductor, leading modern symphony and chamber orchestras as well as opera companies in Classical, Romantic and Baroque repertoires.

Philip Pickett began his musical career as a trumpeter before becoming one of Britain's leading recorder players, performing and recording as soloist with many leading UK and European ensembles. …“

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“Bolette Roed (1979) had her highly praised debut concert from the advanced solo performance class of The Royal Danish Music Academy in Copenhagen, March 2004.

She has been teaching at the Royal Academy since 2009 and gives concerts at home and abroad.

Bolette is constantly searching to expand the recorder repertoire and works with many different instrument combinations and styles, including innovative co-operation with pianist Carsten Dahl and DJ Katrine Ring.

Bolette’s repertoire ranges from medieval to contemporary music and naturally involves improvisation, folk and world music. She can be seen performing in the unique …”

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