Mollenhauer DENNER 5222 Alto Recorder

Mollenhauer DENNER 5222 Alto Recorder — Expressive Baroque Sound

The Mollenhauer DENNER 5222 alto (boxwood) offers professional players a recorder inspired by original instruments from the Baroque era. Its re-engineered bore delivers warmth and projection, allowing for refined expressiveness across the full range. As part of the Denner series, this model is the result of collaboration with historical instrument specialists. Musicians who appreciate the balance of authenticity and modern playability often select it for demanding performances.

Distinctive Features for Advanced Performance

What stands out in the DENNER 5222 is the Castello boxwood construction and undercut finger holes, providing both tonal flexibility and stability. With a curved windway and concave internal surfaces, players can achieve easy tonal variation and smooth register transitions—nuanced dynamics are within reach for skilled hands.

Baroque Fingering and Playability — Technical Advantages

The instrument’s technical design centers on enabling a rich, expressive sound for Baroque and modern repertoire. Players benefit from the historical accuracy combined with ergonomic comfort.

• Material: Castello boxwood — delivers a bright, clear, and stable tone across octaves
• Fingering: Baroque with double holes — supports accurate intonation and chromatic flexibility
• Construction: Three-piece design — makes tuning and maintenance straightforward
• Pitch: a'=442 Hz — suitable for ensemble work at modern concert pitch
• Many players appreciate how the instrument’s lightweight build suits long rehearsals and those with smaller hands.

Who Is It For

Experienced musicians looking for a reliable alto recorder for both solo and consort settings often turn to the DENNER 5222. The Mollenhauer DENNER 5222 alto (boxwood) gives advanced performers a nuanced, responsive option for intricate Baroque passages or ensemble blending. Clarity, projection, and refined tone are matched by ergonomic comfort designed for demanding practice sessions.