Mollenhauer Denner Soprano 5125 - Rosewood (baroque fingering)

A Denner Recorder: The Baroque Heritage Signed Mollenhauer

The Denner series is part of an effort to reproduce and adapt historical instruments associated with Jacob Denner (1681-1735), a major figure in instrument making in Nuremberg and Copenhagen. At Mollenhauer, this approach is reflected in meticulous craftsmanship, precise tuning, and attention to detail, offering a soprano recorder with a bright Baroque character and stable musicality, including in the upper register.

For Which Musician and Repertoire?

This soprano recorder is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced players (and demanding teachers) seeking a reliable, nuanced, and musical instrument. Its sound identity and Baroque fingering make it particularly suited for Baroque music (sonatas, concertos, ensemble music), while remaining relevant for chamber music, contemporary repertoire for recorder, or performances where projection and precision are essential.

Sound and Design

Rosewood provides a dense and colorful timbre, with a strong presence in the midrange and an expressive response. The instrument is designed to offer a clear tone and reliable, precise playability, even in the high register, where stability and intonation often make the difference on a soprano recorder. The fully scooped tone holes improve intonation and homogeneity, while the double hole facilitates fine fingerings. In terms of finish, the ornamented rings and the vegetable oil-treated surface enhance both aesthetics and comfort, with a design also suited for large hands.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

The recorder comes with a complete set for maintenance and transport: cotton pouch, cleaning rod, and joint grease. To preserve the response and longevity of the wood, regular cleaning after playing and measured use of grease on the joints are recommended, in accordance with the provided instructions.

Technical specifications

Level	Professional	Color	Brown
System	Baroque	Finishing	Natural
Materials	rosewood

Model	Denner	Rings	finely crafted ornamented rings
Material	Rosewood	Fingering	Baroque
Surface	treated with vegetable oils	Double hole	yes
Bore / holes	fully scooped tone holes	Ready to play	instrument adjusted by a luthier
Design	aesthetic also allowing playability for large hands