SATURDAY March 11 at 8 p.m. 21st-century music composed for recorder quartet constitutes a repertoire quite unique in its genre. The only recorder quartet in Canada, Flûte Alors ! makes a point of sharing this music, and relishes in discovering treasures that will amaze and move listeners. This concert will present works by David Désilets, […]
À LA COUR D’HENRY VIII BUY TICKETS Although King Henry VIII captures our collective imagination for many sinister reasons, his reign and numerous reforms undeniably contributed to the rise of English Renaissance polyphony. Music occupied a central place in his life: he composed, sang and excelled on several musical instruments – including the recorder. […]
Although King Henry VIII captures our collective imagination for many sinister reasons, his reign and numerous reforms undeniably contributed to the rise of English Renaissance polyphony. Music occupied a central place in his life: he composed, sang and excelled on several musical instruments – including the recorder. In fact, there are nearly 75 examples in […]
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 2021 Flûte Alors! invites you to the National Recorder Rendez-vous, an event that will unite amateur and professional recorder players from across the country. The event offers various activities – à la carte – to celebrate the recorder and the joy of playing together. The Challenges of the Recorder Repertoire: Early […]
While composers draw inspiration from many facets of culture, music inspired by imagery is among the most compelling. This programme explores contemporary music inspired by images, both moving and still, such as recorder solos by Isang Yun embodying a series of Chinese prints, the evocative images conjured up by Antonin Dvorak’s American Quartet, and the […]
Thank you for your enthusiasm for our virtual season! To meet the increased demand, we are happy to offer you our first two virtual concerts – Badinage and O Rosa Bella – for two additional weeks! So you can watch, re-watch, and/or share the two recordings with your loved ones until Sunday April 18! Flûte […]