Genevieve Lacey shares the delights of the recorder - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation

From humble beginnings on a plastic school recorder to the world’s great concert halls, Genevieve Lacey has built a remarkable career with an often-underestimated instrument. Captivated by its pure sound and the simple connection between breath and speech, she was hooked and has since become an acclaimed soloist and recording artist.Despite being told a career in the recorder was virtually impossible, Genevieve has proved the doubters wrong - inspiring leading composers, including Elena Kats-Chernin, to write new music for her.

 Genevieve Lacey, recorder, and Marshall McGuire, harp, in performance as part of their project Bower.(Supplied: Gregory Lorenzutti.)

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