{"product_id":"mollenhauer-denner-alto-526-poirier-doigte-baroque-13478","title":"DENNER ALTO 526 (442 HZ)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eEssential Information About the Mollenhauer Denner Alto Recorder\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-end alto\u003c\/strong\u003e inspired by the instruments of Jacob Denner, designed for rich and nuanced Baroque expression.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePearwood body\u003c\/strong\u003e: a wood valued for its warmth, natural response, and playing comfort.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaroque fingering\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003edouble hole\u003c\/strong\u003e for more accurate semitones and more reliable fingerings.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to play\u003c\/strong\u003e: instrument adjusted, with a selection of useful accessories for maintenance and handling.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Denner Series: Baroque Heritage Revisited by Mollenhauer\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the \u003cstrong\u003eDenner\u003c\/strong\u003e, Mollenhauer offers an alto recorder that fits into a prestigious tradition, drawing on the spirit of the historical instruments of \u003cstrong\u003eJacob Denner (1681-1735)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The goal is not only aesthetic: this \"model-based\" approach aims for a clear and singing Baroque sound while meeting current demands for stability and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis model focuses notably on the \u003cstrong\u003ebore\u003c\/strong\u003e (the internal profile that guides the air and directly influences timbre, tuning, and homogeneity). The design emphasizes overall balance: an expressive yet reliable instrument capable of remaining controllable even as the range ascends.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This Alto Recorder For?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMollenhauer Denner alto\u003c\/strong\u003e is primarily aimed at \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate to advanced\u003c\/strong\u003e recorder players who wish to take a step forward in sound quality and intonation control. It is also very suitable for \u003cstrong\u003econservatory\u003c\/strong\u003e musicians seeking a more refined instrument for Baroque repertoire and ensemble playing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts natural repertoire remains the \u003cstrong\u003eBaroque repertoire\u003c\/strong\u003e (sonatas, concertos, chamber music), but its balance and stability make it relevant in \u003cstrong\u003eearly music\u003c\/strong\u003e more broadly, in \u003cstrong\u003eensemble\u003c\/strong\u003e (consort) settings, and in demanding educational contexts where tuning, color, and articulation are worked on.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSound and Design\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis alto recorder is designed to offer a \u003cstrong\u003ebalanced Baroque timbre\u003c\/strong\u003e, with clear projection and a beautiful presence without harshness. The response is designed to remain \u003cstrong\u003ereliable in the upper register\u003c\/strong\u003e, a crucial point for altos: the sound production must stay stable to allow clean attacks, fine dynamics, and precise articulation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePearwood\u003c\/strong\u003e provides an organic playing feel and a warm color, particularly appreciated for singing phrasing. The \u003cstrong\u003edouble hole\u003c\/strong\u003e (generally for certain low notes) facilitates semitone fingerings and contributes to a \u003cstrong\u003emore consistent intonation\u003c\/strong\u003e in sensitive passages. The \u003cstrong\u003efully scooped holes\u003c\/strong\u003e (precisely shaped) contribute to homogeneity between registers and fine tuning of intonation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegarding handling, the design aims for good comfort, including for larger hands. 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