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Jacob Denner

1681 – 1735

German woodwind instrument maker

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About Jacob Denner

Lived 1681 – 1735 (aged 53–54). Jacob Denner was a German woodwind instrument maker, musical instrument maker and musician.

Early 18th century recorders made by Jacob and Johann Christoph Denner: (left to right) two altos in F, a "voice flute" (tenor in D), a bass in G, and two bass in F. Exhibit at the Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg.

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

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 which have become the model for many modern instruments. He is reported to have worked for the Medici court in Florence in 1708.

Jacob was also a performer and member of the Nuremberg Stadtpfeiferei (town pipers).

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1735, Nuremberg
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Woodwind instrument maker, musical instrument maker, musician
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jacob Denner?

German woodwind instrument maker

When was Jacob Denner born?

Jacob Denner was born on 3 August 1681 in Nuremberg.

When did Jacob Denner die?

Jacob Denner died in 1735 in Nuremberg.

What was Jacob Denner's occupation?

Jacob Denner was a woodwind instrument maker, musical instrument maker and musician.

What nationality was Jacob Denner?

Jacob Denner was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jacob Denner

· Wikidata: Q77075

· DBpedia: Jacob Denner

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