Mollenhauer ~ Denner

MOLLENHAUER DENNER: A sophisticated ensemble based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681–1735) in the important musical instrument collections in Nuremberg and Copenhagen.

Brilliant, expressive sound with a convincing charm.

Agile, quick response in all octaves: ideal for virtuosic music of any era.

Undercut finger holes: discover the particularly stable sounds of these instruments.

Visually impressive: finely crafted ornamental rings and a surface pleasingly finished with oil.

Several changes in the construction of recorders took place in the 17th century, resulting in the type of instrument generally referred to as Baroque recorders of which the Denner recorder is one model, as opposed to the earlier Renaissance recorders. These innovations allowed baroque recorders to possess a tone regarded as "sweeter" than that of the earlier instruments, at the expense of a reduction in volume, particularly in the lowest notes.

During the baroque period, the recorder was traditionally associated with pastoral scenes, miraculous events, funerals, marriages, and amorous scenes. Images of recorders can be found in literature and artwork associated with all of these. Purcell, J. S. Bach, Telemann, and Vivaldi used the recorder to suggest shepherds and imitate birds in their music.

Johann Christoph Denner (August 13, 1655 – April 26, 1707),[1] was a famous woodwind instrument maker of the Baroque era, to whom the invention of the clarinet is attributed.

Denner was born in Leipzig to a family of horn-tuners. With his father, Heinrich Denner, a maker of game whistles and hunting horns, he moved to Nuremberg in 1666.J. C. Denner went into business as an instrument maker in 1678 and was granted rights for the 'manufacture of French musical instruments consisting chiefly of oboes and recorders [flandadois]' in 1697. Two of his sons, Jacob and Johann David, also became instrument builders. At least sixty-eight instruments attributed to J. C. Denner have survived to the present day, although the surviving instruments with his name are believed to have come from his sons' workshops.

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  • Denner Descant Recorder in Pearwood Denner Descant Recorder in Pearwood

    Reference: MOL-5107

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Denner Descant Recorder in Pearwood

    Made from selected Pearwood. 

    Baroque Double Holes, made in 3 pieces.

    Based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735)

    Brilliant, expressive sound with a convincing charm.

    Agile, quick response in all octaves: ideal for virtuosic music of any era.

    $410.00
    $410.00
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    Made from selected Pearwood. 

    Baroque Double Holes, made in 3 pieces.

    Based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735)

    Brilliant, expressive sound with a convincing charm.

    Agile, quick response in all octaves: ideal for virtuosic music of any era.

  • Denner Descant Recorder in Rosewood Denner Descant Recorder in Rosewood

    Reference: MOL-5120

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Denner Descant Recorder in Rosewood

    • Rosewood Descant, baroque double holes.
    • Denner - A wealth of sound from fine woods. A sophisticated ensemble based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735) in Nuremberg and Copenhagen. Brilliant, expressive sound with a convincing charm.
    • Agile, quick response in all octaves: ideal for virtuosic music of any era.
    $740.00
    $740.00
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    • Rosewood Descant, baroque double holes.
    • Denner - A wealth of sound from fine woods. A sophisticated ensemble based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735) in Nuremberg and Copenhagen. Brilliant, expressive sound with a convincing charm.
    • Agile, quick response in all octaves: ideal for virtuosic music of any era.
  • Denner Treble Recorder in Pearwood Denner Treble Recorder in Pearwood

    Reference: MOL-5206

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Denner Treble Recorder in Pearwood

    • Pearwood Treble, baroque double holes.
    • The re-designed Denner Alto - Elegant full sound, usually only heard in low pitched recorders. The re-designed traditional bore creates a well-balanced baroque timbre of distinctive beauty and stability. It offers players new musical expressiveness with perfect intonation.
    • Flexible sound, balanced in all registers, stable intonation. 
    $672.00
    $672.00
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    • Pearwood Treble, baroque double holes.
    • The re-designed Denner Alto - Elegant full sound, usually only heard in low pitched recorders. The re-designed traditional bore creates a well-balanced baroque timbre of distinctive beauty and stability. It offers players new musical expressiveness with perfect intonation.
    • Flexible sound, balanced in all registers, stable intonation. 
  • Denner Treble Recorder in Rosewood Denner Treble Recorder in Rosewood

    Reference: MOL-5220

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Denner Treble Recorder in Rosewood

    • Rosewood Treble, Baroque double holes.
    • The re-designed Denner Alto. Elegant full sound, usually only heard in low pitched recorders. The re-designed traditional bore creates a well-balanced baroque timbre of distinctive beauty and stability. It offers players new musical expressiveness with perfect intonation.
    • Flexible sound, balanced in all registers, stable intonation.
    $1,315.00
    $1,315.00
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    • Rosewood Treble, Baroque double holes.
    • The re-designed Denner Alto. Elegant full sound, usually only heard in low pitched recorders. The re-designed traditional bore creates a well-balanced baroque timbre of distinctive beauty and stability. It offers players new musical expressiveness with perfect intonation.
    • Flexible sound, balanced in all registers, stable intonation.
  • Denner Descant Recorder in Grenadilla Denner Descant Recorder in Grenadilla

    Reference: MOL-5124

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Denner Descant Recorder in Grenadilla

    • Grenadilla Descant, Baroque double holes.
    • Denner - A wealth of sound from fine woods. A sophisticated ensemble based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735) in Nuremberg and Copenhagen. Brilliant, expressive sound with a convincing charm.
    • Agile, quick response in all octaves: ideal for virtuosic music of any era. 
    $875.00
    $875.00
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    • Grenadilla Descant, Baroque double holes.
    • Denner - A wealth of sound from fine woods. A sophisticated ensemble based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735) in Nuremberg and Copenhagen. Brilliant, expressive sound with a convincing charm.
    • Agile, quick response in all octaves: ideal for virtuosic music of any era. 
  • Denner Treble Recorder in Castello boxwood Denner Treble Recorder in Castello boxwood

    Reference: MOL-5222

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Denner Treble Recorder in Castello boxwood

    • Castello Boxwood Treble, baroque double holes.
    • The re-designed Denner Alto. Elegant full sound, usually only heard in low pitched recorders. The re-designed traditional bore creates a well-balanced baroque timbre of distinctive beauty and stability. It offers players new musical expressiveness with perfect intonation.
    • Flexible sound, balanced in all registers, stable intonation. 
    $979.00
    $979.00
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    • Castello Boxwood Treble, baroque double holes.
    • The re-designed Denner Alto. Elegant full sound, usually only heard in low pitched recorders. The re-designed traditional bore creates a well-balanced baroque timbre of distinctive beauty and stability. It offers players new musical expressiveness with perfect intonation.
    • Flexible sound, balanced in all registers, stable intonation. 
  • Denner Descant Recorder in Castello Boxwood Denner Descant Recorder in Castello Boxwood

    Reference: MOL-5122

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Denner Descant Recorder in Castello Boxwood

    • Made from selected Castello Boxwood with Baroque double holes.
    • Based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735) in Nuremberg and Copenhagen.
    • Reliable, accurate playing even in the highest register.
    • A versatile, clear and beautiful sounding instrument.
    $597.00
    $597.00
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    • Made from selected Castello Boxwood with Baroque double holes.
    • Based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735) in Nuremberg and Copenhagen.
    • Reliable, accurate playing even in the highest register.
    • A versatile, clear and beautiful sounding instrument.
  • Denner Comfort Knick Tenor Recorder in Cherrywood Denner Comfort Knick Tenor Recorder in Cherrywood

    Reference: MOL-5431KC

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Denner Comfort Knick Tenor Recorder in Cherrywood

    Mollenhauer bring the beauty and elegance of their Denner range to the needs of Tenor players with this bent-neck Comfort Tenor. European cherrywood is the lightest Recorder Wood and gives an amazing depth of resonance.

    $2,383.00
    $2,383.00
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    Mollenhauer bring the beauty and elegance of their Denner range to the needs of Tenor players with this bent-neck Comfort Tenor. European cherrywood is the lightest Recorder Wood and gives an amazing depth of resonance.

  • Denner Treble Recorder in Olive Denner Treble Recorder in Olive

    Reference: MOL-5223

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Denner Treble Recorder in Olive

    • Olive, with Baroque double holes.
    • The re-designed Denner Alto - Elegant full sound, usually only heard in low pitched recorders. The re-designed traditional bore creates a well-balanced baroque timbre of distinctive beauty and stability.
    $1,506.00
    $1,506.00
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    • Olive, with Baroque double holes.
    • The re-designed Denner Alto - Elegant full sound, usually only heard in low pitched recorders. The re-designed traditional bore creates a well-balanced baroque timbre of distinctive beauty and stability.
  • Denner Treble Recorder in Tulipwood Denner Treble Recorder in Tulipwood

    Reference: MOL-5225

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Denner Treble Recorder in Tulipwood

    • Tulipwood Treble, baroque double holes.
    • The re-designed Denner Alto. Elegant full sound, usually only heard in low pitched recorders. The re-designed traditional bore creates a well-balanced baroque timbre of distinctive beauty and stability. It offers players new musical expressiveness with perfect intonation.
    • Flexible sound, balanced in all registers, stable intonation. 
    $1,712.00
    $1,712.00
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    • Tulipwood Treble, baroque double holes.
    • The re-designed Denner Alto. Elegant full sound, usually only heard in low pitched recorders. The re-designed traditional bore creates a well-balanced baroque timbre of distinctive beauty and stability. It offers players new musical expressiveness with perfect intonation.
    • Flexible sound, balanced in all registers, stable intonation. 
  • Denner Descant Recorder in Olivewood Denner Descant Recorder in Olivewood

    Reference: MOL-5123

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Denner Descant Recorder in Olivewood

    • Olive Descant, Baroque double holes.
    • Denner - A wealth of sound from fine woods. A sophisticated ensemble based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735) in Nuremberg and Copenhagen. Brilliant, expressive sound with a convincing charm.
    • Agile, quick response in all octaves: ideal for virtuosic music of any era.
    $820.00
    $820.00
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    • Olive Descant, Baroque double holes.
    • Denner - A wealth of sound from fine woods. A sophisticated ensemble based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735) in Nuremberg and Copenhagen. Brilliant, expressive sound with a convincing charm.
    • Agile, quick response in all octaves: ideal for virtuosic music of any era.
  • Denner-Edition Treble Recorder in Grenadilla Denner-Edition Treble Recorder in Grenadilla

    Reference: DE-1204

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Denner-Edition Treble Recorder in Grenadilla

    • Grenadilla Treble.
    • Alto Recorder after Jacob Denner (1681-1735). Denner-Edition 442.
    • Hand-crafted baroque recorders. The top class among baroque alto recorders at modern pitch. Highest soloistic demands.
    • The basis of the historical bore shape are concepts like those developed in the most important Nuremberg woodwind instrument workshop of the Denner family.
    $2,558.00
    $2,558.00
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    • Grenadilla Treble.
    • Alto Recorder after Jacob Denner (1681-1735). Denner-Edition 442.
    • Hand-crafted baroque recorders. The top class among baroque alto recorders at modern pitch. Highest soloistic demands.
    • The basis of the historical bore shape are concepts like those developed in the most important Nuremberg woodwind instrument workshop of the Denner family.
  • Denner Treble Recorder in Grenadilla Denner Treble Recorder in Grenadilla

    Reference: MOL-5224

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Denner Treble Recorder in Grenadilla

    • Grenadilla Treble, baroque double holes.
    • The re-designed Denner Alto. Elegant full sound, usually only heard in low pitched recorders. The re-designed traditional bore creates a well-balanced baroque timbre of distinctive beauty and stability. It offers players new musical expressiveness with perfect intonation.
    • Flexible sound, balanced in all registers, stable intonation. 
    $1,608.00
    $1,608.00
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    • Grenadilla Treble, baroque double holes.
    • The re-designed Denner Alto. Elegant full sound, usually only heard in low pitched recorders. The re-designed traditional bore creates a well-balanced baroque timbre of distinctive beauty and stability. It offers players new musical expressiveness with perfect intonation.
    • Flexible sound, balanced in all registers, stable intonation. 
  • Denner Comfort Tenor Recorder in Rosewood Denner Comfort Tenor Recorder in Rosewood

    Reference: MOL-5430C

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Denner Comfort Tenor Recorder in Rosewood


    • Rosewood tenor, baroque double holes, with four keys.
    • Denner - A wealth of sound from fine woods.
    $2,446.00
    $2,446.00
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    • Rosewood tenor, baroque double holes, with four keys.
    • Denner - A wealth of sound from fine woods.
  • Denner Sopranino in Grenadilla Denner Sopranino in Grenadilla

    Reference: 5024

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Denner Sopranino Recorder in Grenadilla

    • Grenadilla Sopranino. Baroque Double Holes.
    •  Reliable, accurate playing even in the highest register - a versatile, clear and beautiful sounding instrument.
    $730.00
    $730.00
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    • Grenadilla Sopranino. Baroque Double Holes.
    •  Reliable, accurate playing even in the highest register - a versatile, clear and beautiful sounding instrument.
  • Denner Comfort Tenor in Cherry Denner Comfort Tenor in Cherry

    Reference: MOL-5431C

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Denner Comfort Tenor in Cherry

    Brilliant, expressive sound with a convincing charm.

    Agile, quick response in all octaves: ideal for virtuosic music of any era.

    Undercut finger holes: discover the particularly stable sounds of these instruments.

    Visually impressive: finely crafted ornamental rings and a surface pleasingly finished with oil.

    $2,191.00
    $2,191.00
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    Brilliant, expressive sound with a convincing charm.

    Agile, quick response in all octaves: ideal for virtuosic music of any era.

    Undercut finger holes: discover the particularly stable sounds of these instruments.

    Visually impressive: finely crafted ornamental rings and a surface pleasingly finished with oil.

  • Denner Treble in Pearwood A-415 Denner Treble in Pearwood A-415

    Reference: MOL-DL-5206

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Denner-Line Treble Recorder A-415 in Pearwood

    • Baroque pitch (A-415)
    • Denner pearwood treble at a price most serious players can afford.
    • A well balanced baroque timbre of distinctive beauty and stability. It offers players new musical expressiveness with perfect intonation.
    $826.00
    $826.00
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    • Baroque pitch (A-415)
    • Denner pearwood treble at a price most serious players can afford.
    • A well balanced baroque timbre of distinctive beauty and stability. It offers players new musical expressiveness with perfect intonation.
  • Denner Descant Recorder in Tulipwood Denner Descant Recorder in Tulipwood

    Reference: MOL-5125

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Denner Descant Recorder in Tulipwood

    • Tulipwood Descant, Baroque double holes.
    • Denner - A wealth of sound from fine woods. A sophisticated ensemble based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735) in Nuremberg and Copenhagen. Brilliant, expressive sound with a convincing charm.
    • Agile, quick response in all octaves: ideal for virtuosic music of any era. 
    $940.00
    $940.00
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    • Tulipwood Descant, Baroque double holes.
    • Denner - A wealth of sound from fine woods. A sophisticated ensemble based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735) in Nuremberg and Copenhagen. Brilliant, expressive sound with a convincing charm.
    • Agile, quick response in all octaves: ideal for virtuosic music of any era. 
  • Denner Tenor Recorder in Pearwood Denner Tenor Recorder in Pearwood

    Reference: MOL-5406

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Denner Tenor Recorder in Pearwood

    • Pearwood Tenor, Baroque double holes.
    • Denner - A wealth of sound from fine woods. A sophisticated ensemble based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735) in Nuremberg and Copenhagen. Brilliant, expressive sound with a convincing charm.
    • Agile, quick response in all octaves: ideal for virtuosic music of any era.
    $933.00
    $933.00
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    • Pearwood Tenor, Baroque double holes.
    • Denner - A wealth of sound from fine woods. A sophisticated ensemble based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735) in Nuremberg and Copenhagen. Brilliant, expressive sound with a convincing charm.
    • Agile, quick response in all octaves: ideal for virtuosic music of any era.
  • Denner Sopranino Recorder in Rosewood Denner Sopranino Recorder in Rosewood

    Reference: MOL-5020

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Denner Sopranino Recorder in Rosewood

    • Made from selected Rosewood with Baroque double holes.
    • Based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735) in Nuremberg and Copenhagen.
    • Reliable, accurate playing even in the highest register.
    • A versatile, clear and beautiful sounding instrument.
    $592.00
    $592.00
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    • Made from selected Rosewood with Baroque double holes.
    • Based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735) in Nuremberg and Copenhagen.
    • Reliable, accurate playing even in the highest register.
    • A versatile, clear and beautiful sounding instrument.
  • Denner-Line Treble Recorder A-415 in Castello Boxwood Denner-Line Treble Recorder A-415 in Castello Boxwood

    Reference: MOL-DL-5222

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Denner-Line Treble Recorder A-415 in Castello Boxwood

    • The alto recorder that introduces the world of low baroque  pitch (a 1  = 415 Hz) with high-precision series production.
    • Made from Castello Boxwood
    $1,192.00
    $1,192.00
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    • The alto recorder that introduces the world of low baroque  pitch (a 1  = 415 Hz) with high-precision series production.
    • Made from Castello Boxwood
  • Denner Tenor Recorder (with double-key) in Rosewood Denner Tenor Recorder (with double-key) in Rosewood

    Reference: MOL-5430

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Denner Tenor Recorder (with double-key) in Rosewood

    • Rosewood Tenor, baroque double holes, with double key.
    • Denner - A wealth of sound from fine woods. A sophisticated ensemble based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735) in Nuremberg and Copenhagen.
    • Brilliant, expressive sound with a convincing charm. Agile, quick response in all octaves: ideal for virtuosic music of any era. 
    $1,831.00
    $1,831.00
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    • Rosewood Tenor, baroque double holes, with double key.
    • Denner - A wealth of sound from fine woods. A sophisticated ensemble based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735) in Nuremberg and Copenhagen.
    • Brilliant, expressive sound with a convincing charm. Agile, quick response in all octaves: ideal for virtuosic music of any era. 
  • Denner Sopranino Recorder in Castello Boxwood Denner Sopranino Recorder in Castello Boxwood

    Reference: MOL-5022

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Denner Sopranino Recorder in Castello Boxwood

    • Made from selected Castello Boxwood with Baroque double holes.
    • Based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735) in Nuremberg and Copenhagen.
    • Reliable, accurate playing even in the highest register.
    • A versatile, clear and beautiful sounding instrument.
    $485.00
    $485.00
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    • Made from selected Castello Boxwood with Baroque double holes.
    • Based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735) in Nuremberg and Copenhagen.
    • Reliable, accurate playing even in the highest register.
    • A versatile, clear and beautiful sounding instrument.
  • Denner Tenor Recorder in Castello Boxwood Denner Tenor Recorder in Castello Boxwood

    Reference: MOL-5422

    Brand: Mollenhauer

    Denner Tenor Recorder in Castello Boxwood

    • Castello Boxwood Tenor, Baroque double holes.
    • Denner - A wealth of sound from fine woods. A sophisticated ensemble based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735) in Nuremberg and Copenhagen.
    • Brilliant, expressive sound with a convincing charm. Agile, quick response in all octaves: ideal for virtuosic music of any era. 
    $1,115.00
    $1,115.00
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    • Castello Boxwood Tenor, Baroque double holes.
    • Denner - A wealth of sound from fine woods. A sophisticated ensemble based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735) in Nuremberg and Copenhagen.
    • Brilliant, expressive sound with a convincing charm. Agile, quick response in all octaves: ideal for virtuosic music of any era.