P. Bressan Alto F Recorder by Martin Wenner

Pierre Jaillard Bressan (1663-1731) moved from France to England in 1688 and established himself in London, where he mainly made recorders. His instruments tended to have thick ivory mounts which he added on to his recorders after applying the golden ratio to cut them. Preserved original Bressan recorders can be found in many English museums, but also among the collection of Frans Bruggen, Amsterdam, on which this Wenner copy is modelled. Bruggen used the original in numerous recordings which are still enjoyed today. This alto recorder is constructed at a pitch of a=415 Hz or a=392 Hz. The original instrument's pitch lies between these two. It is avialable in European boxwood or grenadilla. This flute's strong, earthy sound makes it outstandingly suited for French Baroque music. *Most images show European Boxwood Version‚