The Spohr Collection

Hannah French is joined by Baroque flaustist Ashley Solomon to explore some of the extraordinary flutes in the collection of the German musical instrument enthusiast Peter Spohr. Over the past few years Ashley has been granted access to Peter's remarkable collection, and has recorded three discs of music played on them. The instruments are made from various materials including solid ivory, ebony and boxwood, and each possesses a beautiful but different sound, giving them their own unique personality.

We'll hear Ashley playing a selection of flutes from the Spohr Collection, in music by Vivaldi, Quantz, Hotteterre, Mozart and Telemann among others.