Alto Recorder Mollenhauer 5222 Denner Boxwood Baroque

The Mollenhauer 5222 Denner Alto Boxwood Baroque Recorder was designed for flautists who value precision, agility, and full sound, with special attention to the balance between registers.

Constructed from Castello boxwood, the Mollenhauer 5222 Denner Alto features a redesigned traditional bore and careful tuning, characteristics that give it a stable and expressive voice throughout its entire range.

The range from F1 to C4 and the 442 Hz tuning make this model suitable for demanding repertoire and ensemble performance. The sound remains agile between registers, which is particularly noticeable in fast articulations, ornamentation, and passages with greater dynamic variation. The sound remains flexible and balanced, without losing clarity when the performance requires greater speed or breath control.

The Baroque fingering with double bores follows the traditional system for this type of flute. The holes are internally engineered to reinforce sound stability, contributing to a smoother transition between notes and registers. This construction allows you to focus your attention on phrasing, articulation, and intensity differences without the instrument losing consistency.

The Castello boxwood receives an oil finish that preserves the natural look of the wood and highlights the care taken in its construction. The ornamental rings add a discreet visual detail, maintaining a classic and understated aesthetic.

The flexibility of the Mollenhauer 5222 Denner becomes particularly evident in changes in dynamics and articulation. The quick response across all octaves facilitates control of virtuoso passages and allows for precise nuance work, from more delicate lines to moments of greater intensity. The full sound, associated with instruments in lower registers, adds depth without compromising definition.

The Mollenhauer 5222 Denner is primarily suited for advanced study and performance where tuning stability, agility between registers, and expressive control are crucial. The Castello boxwood construction, the Baroque fingering, and the wide range create a combination designed for those seeking an alto recorder capable of accurately performing repertoires from different eras.

Specifications:

• Model: Denner 5222
• Wood Type: Buxo Castello (Boxwood)
• Fingering: Baroque with double holes
• Range: f¹ – c⁴
• Tuning: a¹ = 442 Hz
• Sound: Flexible
• Registers: Balanced
• Pitch Stability: Stable
• Holes: Internally worked (undercut finger holes)
• Finish: Oil-finished surface
• Decorative Elements: Finely crafted ornamental rings