Baroque Recorders

Mollenhauer's DENNER collection is modeled after the work of German luthier Jacob Denner (1681-1735). The original instruments are located in Nuremberg and Copenhagen.  The DENNER recorders are some of the finest instruments Mollenhauers has to offer. They are reliable and accurate, even in the highest register, and produce a versatile, clear and...

Mollenhauer's DENNER collection is modeled after the work of German luthier Jacob Denner (1681-1735). The original instruments are located in Nuremberg and Copenhagen.  The DENNER recorders are some of the finest instruments Mollenhauers has to offer. They are reliable and accurate, even in the highest register, and produce a versatile, clear and...

About Paetzold Recorders Kunath's Paetzold Recorders are the result of an effort to create large recorders that are ergonomic and affordable without sacrificing quality of sound. And the Paetzold recorders are just that. Their innovative design allows for the use of cheaper materials and manufacturing techniques, resulting in much more affordable...

About Paetzold Recorders Kunath's Paetzold Recorders are the result of an effort to create large recorders that are ergonomic and affordable without sacrificing quality of sound. And the Paetzold recorders are just that. The innovative design of Paetzold recorders allows for the use of cheaper materials and manufacturing techniques, resulting in...

Many copies of Baroque recorders are made to play at modern pitch rather than their original low pitch and therefore lose a lot of their character. Martin Wenner's Anciuti instrument is based on an original Anciuti recorder that plays at the higher Chorton pitch of a=440 Hz. The Wenner model,...

This natural wood Yamaha great bass offers tonal depth and clarity ideal for solo or chamber music. Stained maple wood gives this instrument a soft, pure tone and a lovely finish. Its even and precise intonation and ease in blending make it an excellent choice for any advanced or professional player. ...

Yamaha's natural wood bass model is crafted from select maple for a soft, warm sound and pure tone that blends well with other instruments. It features very accurate intonation and a comfortable, easy response.  This instrument is tuned to a=440, but the SP model is sold with an interchangeable middle...

These natural wood Yamahas are excellent for advanced and professional players. They offer tonal depth and clarity and an even, precise intonation that is ideal for solo music. They also blend well, allowing for chamber and ensemble playing. This instrument is offered in Castello boxwood and rosewood. The Castello boxwood model has...

Yamaha's natural wood 800 series is perfect for advanced and professional players. They feature Baroque fingering, double holes, and arched windways. YRN-801: This model is made of Castello boxwood wood for a warm, sweet sound, which is capable of the most subtle musical nuances.  YRN-814: This newly designed sopranino recorder is made...

The Denner family was one of Europe's most important and well-known woodwind instrument makers of the 18th century. Originals of their famous recorders are widely copied by many instrument makers. This tenor recorder was made by Johann Christoph Denner at the beginning of the 18th century, probably as a Tenor...

Engelbert Terton (1676-1752) was one the most famous recorder makers of early 18th century Hollland. His original soprano C recorder is extremely beautiful and can be found in the collection of the Hague's Gemeentemuseum. It is made of stained boxwood and decorated with lovely engraved openwork silver rings.  Martin Wenner's...

Jan Steenbergen (1676-1752) worked in the first half of the 18th century in Amsterdam as a manufacturer of woodwind instruments, particularly oboes and recorders. A beautifully crafted and well-preserved Steenbergen recorder can be found in the collection of F. Bruggen, who also used it in his recordings. Martin Wenner's handmade...

Pierre Jaillard Bressan (1663-1731) moved from France to England in 1688 and established himself in London, where he mainly made recorders. His instruments tended to have thick ivory mounts which he added on to his recorders after applying the golden ratio to cut them. Preserved original Bressan recorders can be...

Thomas Stanesby, Junior, (1692-1754) worked in London and achieved great fame and standing in his day through the manufacturing of the finest woodwind instruments. Many of his instruments are preserved in museums and private collections all over the world. An excellently preserved and wonderfully playable recorder is privately owned in...

The Moeck Flauto Rondo is designed for players who have gained some experience and require a more flexible tone and increased dynamic potential. It is comfortable to hold and allows for easy fingering. The Flauto Rondo has a balanced tone in all registers, which blends well in ensemble playing and...

Moeck Rottenburghs are today's most-played baroque solo recorders. It is the instrument of choice for those who wish to play music at an advanced level. This is a reliable instrument with a tone that carries through, whether played in small or large ensembles. It also lends itself perfectly for solo...

These Moeck tenors are based on original models by Parisian instrument maker Jean Hotteterre. The Hotteterre tenor has a powerful and warm sound in all registers. The instrument is ideal for solo playing. Its wide range of 2 1/2 octaves means it can be used for most baroque flute literature....

Moeck's Subbass is the first recorder in this register into which players can blow directly. With its elegant head and delicate beak, players have ample opportunity for articulation, which is usually only found in instruments of a higher register. This subbass gives a well-balanced timbre and an effortless response in a...

This expressive and dynamic Baroque alto recorder is based on a model by Thomas Stanesby, Sr. (London, 1668-1734) found in the collection of Frans Brüggen in Amsterdam. The original Stanseby instrument lends itself particularly well to reconstruction because of its characteristic tone in the lower, middle and upper register. Moeck's rendition is...

This Moeck alto is based on an original model by Jacob Denner (Nuremberg, 1681-1735). Jacob Denner was the son and successor of the famous and esteemed woodwind-maker Johann Christoph Denner of Nuremberg. Just like his father, Jacob Denner's excellent craftsmanship was highly-regarded far beyond the borders of his homeland. Exquisite examples of Denner originals...