Jacob Denner

Jacob Denner (1681 – 1735) was a woodwind instrument maker of Nuremberg.

18th century recorders by Denner et al from Das Germanische Nationalmuseum Nürnberg

He was the son of Johann Christoph Denner, improver of the chalumeau and credited with the invention of the clarinet. Jacob is also well known for his recorders[1] which have become the model for many modern instruments.[2] He is reported to have worked for the Medici court in Florence in 1708.[3]

Jacob was also a performer and member of the Nuremberg Stadtpfeiferei.[4]

References
  1. Robert Austin Warner; Friedrich von Huene (1974). "A Jacob Denner Recorder in the United States of Americ". The Galpin Society Journal. 21: 88–98. doi:10.2307/841432. JSTOR 841432.
  2. "Denner Recorders from Mollenhauer". Mollenhauer Recorders. 2016. Retrieved 2016-07-09.
  3. Arpin, Joël. "Denner". Retrieved 2016-07-09.
  4. Fischer, Charles. "Unicorn Music: Denner Family". Retrieved 2016-07-09.


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