Student - Rondo - Rottenburgh - Steenbergen - Stanesby - Hotteterre - Denner - Ehlert

Throughout this part of the catalogue we use the terms Soprano (descant recorder) and Alto (treble recorder)

Moeck recorders - Student

Moeck produce a student recorder in wood which provides a very good introduction to playing wooden instruments. The Moeck ‘School’ soprano is made in maple (model 1210) or pearwood (model 1212) and is of a simple two-piece design with double holes.

Illustrated from left to right:

1210 soprano in maple
1212 soprano in pearwood
1213 soprano in stained pearwood

Moeck recorders - NEW Rondo
The New Flauto Rondo
The NEW Flauto Rondo series are made from maple or pear wood which has a hard, even density producing a relatively soft sound rich in fundamentals. Designed for ease of handling for
players of all ages, the Flauto Rondo is a fine balanced recorder and is available in all sizes from sopranino to great bass in c. All recorders have baroque fingering with either double holes or keys for the altos, tenors and basses.

Moeck have been working for quite some time on refining the Flauto Rondo series and the new Rondo has a very elegant baroque and graceful form. Technically it has also been completely renewed.

A new exterior
The delicate and elegant new design alone indicates that the Rondo is more than an instrument for beginners. It is designed for players who have gained some experience and require a more flexible tone and increased dynamic potential. The Rondo is comfortable to hold and allows for easy fingering.

An improved interior
The Rondo has been improved technically, and produces a steady warm and homogenic sound, particularly suitable for ensemble playing.

The new key system
The new key systems for alto, tenor, bass and Great bass in c is robust and reliable. All recorders are now made as standard with double holes, and the larger recorders can be played comfortably even with small hands.

PLEASE NOTE - NEW ORDER NUMBERS IN OPERATION.

2100 sopranino in maple
2101 sopranino in stained maple
2200 soprano in maple
2201 soprano in stained maple
2300 alto in maple
2301 alto in stained maple
2302 alto in pearwood
2303 alto in stained pearwood
2320 alto in maple with double keys
2321 alto in stained maple with double keys
2400 tenor in maple, keyless
2401 tenor in stained maple, keyless
2420 tenor in maple with double keys
2421 tenor in stained maple with double keys
2520 bass in maple with double keys F/F#
2521 bass in stained maple with double keys F/F#
2540 knick bass in maple with double key F/F#
2541 knick bass in stained maple with double key F/F#
2620 great bass in c, maple
2621 great bass in c, stained maple211R sopranino

Moeck recorders - Rottenburgh
This immensely popular range of recorders was designed by Friederich von Huene after models by Belgian maker Jean-Hyacinth-Joseph Rottenburgh (1672-1756). These recorders are versatile, reliable and used by all levels of players who enjoy instruments made to consistently high standards. Available from sopranino to bass, all sizes have excellent intonation with each wood having clearly defined tonal characteristics. Woods used range from soft maple and pearwood that are well suited to consort work, through to boxwood, palisander, ebony, olivewood and rosewood that have ideal tonal qualities for solo playing. The tenor models are available both keyless and with a double C/C# key. NEW ORDER NUMBERS NOW IN OPERATION (old numbers in brackets)
Sopranino
4100 (219) sopranino in maple
4101 (219G) sopranino in stained maple
4104 (319) sopranino in Castello boxwood
4105 (419) sopranino in palisander
4107 (519) sopranino in ebony
Soprano
4209 (129) soprano in maple, 2 piece
4291 (129G) soprano in stained maple, 2 piece
4200 (229) soprano in maple, 3 piece
4201 (229G) soprano in stained maple
4202 (229B) soprano in pearwood
4203 (229BG) soprano in stained pearwood
4204 (329) soprano in Castello boxwood
4205 (429) soprano in palisander
4207 (529) soprano in ebony
4206 (729) soprano in olivewood
4208 (929) soprano in rosewood

Alto
4300 (239) alto in maple
4301 (239G) alto in stained maple
4302 (239B) alto in pearwood
4303 (239BG) alto in stained pearwood
4304 (339) alto in Castello boxwood
4305 (439) alto in palisander
4307 (539) alto in ebony
4306 (739) alto in olivewood
4308 (939) alto in rosewood
Tenor
4400 (249) tenor in maple
4401 (249G) tenor in stained maple
4420 (249a) tenor in maple, dbl. key
4421 (249AG) tenor in stained maple, dbl. key
4404 (349) tenor in Castello boxwood
4424 (349a) tenor in Castello box., dbl. key
4405 (449) tenor in palisander
4425 (449a) tenor in palisander dbl. key
4407 (549) tenor in ebony
4427 (549a) tenor in ebony, dbl. key
Bass
4520 (259) bass in maple
4599 (260) bass in maple, oiled and stained
set with 2 middle sections a=440/415219 maple
All recorders are supplied in a fitted hard case.

Moeck recorders - Steenbergen Soprano

The Steenbergen series was designed by Guido Klemisch after an original by the Dutch maker Jan Steenbergen (1675-1728) which is in the Frans Bruggen collection in Amsterdam. The recorders have a narrow windway which offers a good degree of resistance, facilitating greater dynamic and expressive variation. As with all Moeck recorders, the intonation is excellent and the bright, warm tone of this model is particularly effective in the upper register making it highly suitable for performing the most demanding Baroque repertoire. The Steenbergen soprano is available in pearwood, Indian boxwood and grenadilla at a=415 or a=440.

Moeck recorders - Stanesby

Thomas Stanesby senior (1668-1734) was a London maker and this alto instrument, designed by Ralf Ehlert, is copied from an original in the Frans Bruggen collection in Amsterdam. Faithful to the original model, this instrument has a beautiful, open and strong sound in all registers and is especially effective as a solo or mixed chamber instrument. Made from Indian boxwood, which is a hard wood producing a clear, round tone, it is available in either natural or antique patina finish at a=415 or a=440.

Moeck - Hotteterre
The Hotteterre family was a large and influential family of instrument makers, performers and composers based in France in the 17th and 18th centuries. The family brand mark was that of an anchor and there are three instruments, each bearing this mark, and thought to be by Jean Hotteterre upon which this particular instrument is based. Two of the originals are in the Musee de la Musique in Paris, the other is in the Frans Bruggen collection in Amsterdam. This recorder has a versatile two and a half octave range and is best suited to solo playing with its warm, powerful and highly expressive sound. The extended range provides opportunity to explore the baroque flute repertoire alongside original recorder literature and the instrument’s versatility is further highlighted by the proven success of its use in the modern repertoire. Made in castello boxwood in either a natural or antique patina finish, this tenor is available at either a=440 or a=415.

Moeck - Denner

A further indication of Moeck’s commitment to making historical recorders, this alto was designed by Ralf Ehlert and is one of their most recent additions to their catalogue. Jacob Denner (1681-1735) was son of Johann Christoph Denner and both were renowned for the high quality of their woodwind instruments. The Moeck model is based on a very well preserved Denner instrument from the Musikhistorisk Museum in Copenhagen. Like the original, the instrument speaks effortlessly and has a balanced, bright and even tone throughout its range. The response is such that it is an agile instrument and the reliability of the upper register makes it an ideal solo instrument for players wishing to tackle the intricacies of the solo repertoire. The instrument is available at a=440 or a=415 in either castello boxwood or ebony.
Illustrated are:
Model 5333 in boxwood
Model 5337 in ebony

Moeck - Ehlert recorders
Designed by Ralf Ehlert these recorders represent the newest instruments from Moeck. They are available at a=440 in either boxwood or ebony. The Ehlert alto and tenor has a wide conical bore, giving it the same strength of sound as renaissance recorders. The windway however is designed after baroque models giving it flexibilty in both sound and dynamics. The longer measurement of the recorder gives it an extended range and the design means that it produces a clear top F and C sharp without the need to cover the bell. A soprano in boxwood (model 5243) and ebony (model 5247) has just recently been added to the range.

Illustrated are:
Model 5343 alto in boxwood
Model 5347 alto in ebony
Model 5443 tenor in boxwood