Der Fluyten Lust-hof is a two-volume collection of music for recorder by the Dutch nobleman and composer Jacob van Eyck. It is the largest collection of music for a single wind instrument ever published by a single composer.
Publication history and contents
It was first published in 1644 with further editions in 1646, 1649, 1654, and 1656. The pieces include folk songs, dance tunes, church works, Psalms, and songs of the day, including material adapted from van Eyck's own carillon music. ==Indication of musical standards in Utrecht==
Indication of musical standards in Utrecht
Although written for amateur players, the standard of musicianship in Utrecht was clearly of a high order as the pieces are considered challenging by modern standards. ==References==