A=415 Hz mandatory for Baroque?

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  • March 11, 2017 at 9:09 pm #524

    Matteo Berra
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    Another question by a complete newcomer to this wonderful world of recorder music.
    In order to play a Baroque repertoire, is it mandatory or very advisable at least, to have a 415 Hz pitched instrument, maybe because musical sheets are written for that kind of music? or, on the countrary even professional players use to play this kind of music with a 442 Hz pitched recorder?
    Thank you in advance for answers,
    Matteo

    June 4, 2018 at 9:50 pm #630

    William Brettschneider
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    Ive played baroque music professionally in ensembles both in 440 and 415. both (and more) happen.

    November 16, 2018 at 8:06 am #671

    Giorgio Spugnesi
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    Venetian pitch at Vivaldi’s time was a=440Hz.

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