Mollenhauer Edition Denner Alto DE-1201 - Lemonwood (Baroque fingering)

Denner-Edition 442: a Baroque alto with modern tuning

With the Denner-Edition 442, Mollenhauer offers a Baroque alto recorder designed to integrate into contemporary ensembles thanks to a modern tuning (A 442 Hz). This edition fits into a "higher class" approach to the Baroque alto: a design focused on precision, timbral richness, and a sense of control that meets demanding repertoires. The "Denner" designation also reflects a committed Baroque aesthetic, both in sound style and finish.

For which musician and repertoire?

This alto recorder is primarily aimed at advanced musicians, specialized cycle students, and performers seeking an expressive and reliable Baroque alto. Its tonal temperament and intonation stability make it particularly suitable for Baroque music (sonatas, concertos, continuo), but also for broader early music programs and ensemble contexts where projection and clarity of attacks matter. Thanks to its flexible response, it can also suit musicians working on articulation finesse and dynamics, from chamber music to solo playing.

Sound and design

The Denner stands out with a strong and varied sound, featuring a response described as flexible and centered : the emission sets in quickly, facilitating attack precision and stability of sustained notes. The intonation, noted as stable, provides real comfort in ensemble playing, especially in passages where the alto must remain perfectly "locked" on the chord. The deeply cut finger holes promote a firm grip and clear articulation, while the rounded and polished mouthpiece contributes to comfort and breath regularity. The ringed thumb hole and wrapped joints complete a design conceived for durability and sustained use.

Lemonwood: a rediscovered wood prized for its precision

Lemonwood (a rich wood from the East Indies, historically appreciated but now rarer) is highlighted for its naturally silky surface, regular grain, and decorative character that may present fine visual variations. Musically, the interest of this hardwood lies in its bright and well-centered tonal coloration, often sought after by recorder players who want precise response and clear projection. Here, the finish is traditionally stained, hand-oiled, and polished, enhancing the touch, wood protection, and instrument aesthetics.

Recommended compatible accessories

This recorder comes with a leather case and a set of useful daily accessories: wooden cleaning rod, joint grease, fingerings chart, and maintenance manual. To preserve the instrument's stability and longevity, regular maintenance (drying after playing, greasing joints as needed, respecting warming phases) is particularly important for a handcrafted recorder.

Technical specifications

Level	Professional	Color	Brown
System	Baroque	Finishing	Natural
Materials	Lemonwood

Model	Denner	Embouchure	rounded and polished mouthpiece
Material	Lemonwood	Case	leather case
Finish	hand-oiled and polished surface	Maintenance	wooden cleaning rod
Joints	wrapped joints	Grease	joint grease
Fingering	Baroque	Documentation	fingerings chart and maintenance manual
Design details	deeply cut finger holes	Tuning	A 442 Hz
Comfort	ringed thumb hole