Mollenhauer Denner Sopranino 5020 - Rosewood (Baroque fingering)

The Denner Series: A Tribute to Baroque According to Mollenhauer

The Denner sopranino recorder is part of a series developed based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735), a renowned maker associated with the traditions of Nuremberg and Copenhagen. This lineage is reflected in the overall balance of the instrument: a bright timbre, clear articulation, and musicality designed for early music repertoire, without sacrificing modern playing comfort.

At Mollenhauer, the Denner range is clearly oriented towards "concert" use: meticulous finishes, manufacturing consistency, and the pursuit of a homogeneous instrument capable of remaining precise even when exploring the highest register. On a sopranino, this aspect is essential: it is where the quality of intonation, stability, and clarity of attacks are played out.

For Which Musician and Styles?

This sopranino recorder is primarily intended for intermediate to advanced musicians, as well as experienced players seeking a distinctive Baroque color and a reliable instrument in the upper register. The sopranino generally requires good breath control (a fine air column, stable pressure) and a keen ear to place intonation with finesse.

Regarding repertoire, it is particularly comfortable in Baroque music (sonatas, concertos, ensemble music), in early music more broadly, and in educational settings (recorder consorts, ensembles). Its projection and clarity can also serve contemporary passages or modern orchestrations, whenever a bright and well-defined upper register is desired.

Sound and Design

The Denner model is designed to offer a bright Baroque sound, with harmonic richness that helps the instrument "speak" within an ensemble. Rosewood provides a full tonal grain and a sense of density, while promoting precise projection, particularly useful on a sopranino where the balance between finesse and stability is crucial.

The Baroque fingering, widely used in current practice, facilitates integration into ensembles and modern methods. The double hole (generally for low notes requiring fine half-step placement) contributes to better control of accidentals and more comfortable tuning, especially in delicate fingerings. The instrument aims for clear emission and register homogeneity to maintain reliable intonation even when demanding the extreme high range.

Finally, the design is intended to remain ergonomic: precise finishing, careful details, and a comfortable hold, including for larger hands despite the compact sopranino size.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

This recorder comes with the essentials for routine maintenance: cotton case with leather trim, microfiber cleaning swab, joint grease, fingering chart, and maintenance manual. To preserve sound quality and longevity, a simple post-playing routine (cleaning swab + storing in the case) usually makes all the difference.

Technical specifications

Level	Professional	Color	Brown
System	Baroque	Finishing	Natural
Materials	rosewood

Type	Sopranino recorder	Mouthpiece	Integrated (recorder)
Model	Denner	Case	Cotton case with leather trim
Material	Rosewood	Maintenance	Microfiber cleaning swab
Fingering	Baroque	Documentation	Fingering chart
Double hole	Yes	Preparation	Instrument adjusted by a luthier (ready to play)