Mollenhauer DENNER SOPRANO 5122

Essential Information About the Mollenhauer Denner Soprano Recorder

• High-end model inspired by Jacob Denner (1681-1735): a Baroque aesthetic and character designed for early music.


• Castello boxwood body with oiled surface: pleasant touch, beautiful resonance, and refined finish.


• Baroque fingering and double hole: precise fingerings and improved intonation on sensitive notes.


• Ready to play: instrument adjusted, with a complete maintenance and transport kit included.

The Denner Series: Mollenhauer's Baroque Tribute

With the Denner series, Mollenhauer offers high-end recorders developed from original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735), a renowned maker from Nuremberg and Copenhagen. The goal is clear: to recapture a bright Baroque sound rich in harmonics, while providing modern, consistent, and reliable craftsmanship. This soprano recorder is thus part of a range designed for discerning musicians seeking precise response, impeccable finish, and a distinctive sonic identity.

For Which Musicians and Repertoires?

This soprano recorder is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced players, as well as instrumentalists who want a characterful soprano to work on intonation, stability, and articulation. Its Baroque orientation and overall balance make it particularly suitable for early music (solo, consort, chamber music), but it is also well-suited for ambitious educational projects, ensembles, and contexts where a clear projection and precise reading in the upper register are expected.

Sound and Design

The choice of castello boxwood provides a naturally warm and nuanced timbre, with a strong presence in the midrange and controlled brilliance, typical of Baroque aesthetics. The instrument is described as carefully harmonized, resulting in more consistent sound production, better homogeneity across registers, and a more confident playability when ascending into the upper range.

The double hole helps refine precision on certain notes, while the fully scooped holes (undercut) contribute to balancing response, intonation, and projection. Regarding ergonomics, the design was conceived to remain comfortable, even for larger hands, without sacrificing precision. Finally, the ornamented rings and the vegetable oil-treated surface highlight the level of finish, both aesthetically and in tactile sensation.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

For comfortable daily use, a music stand and a tuner-metronome are simple and universal additions, useful both in rehearsals and at home. For wood care, prefer a soft cloth dedicated to external cleaning after playing. Note: this recorder comes with a case and maintenance accessories, covering the essentials to start off well.

Technical specifications

Level	Semi-professional	Color	Brown
System	Baroque	Finishing	Natural
Materials	boxwood

Model	Denner	Double hole	Yes
Material	Castello boxwood	Case	Cotton with leather trim
Surface	Treated with vegetable oils	Cleaning swab	Wooden
Holes	Fully scooped	Cork grease	Included
Rings	Ornamented, finely crafted	Fingering chart	Included
Type	Open-hole instrument (without keywork)	Maintenance instructions	Included
Fingering	Baroque	Instrument type	Soprano recorder