Founded 1995 (1995) Active from 1996 Genres Early music, Classical | Location Hanover Record label K&K Verlagsanstalt | |
Website www.hannoversche-hofkapelle.de Albums Missa Sanctorum Cosmae et Damiani Similar Lajos Rovátkay, Maulbronn Chamber Choir, Jürgen Budday, Miriam Allan, Knabenchor Hannover | ||
Hannoversche Hofkapelle (unofficial English translation: The Hanoverian Court Orchestra), located in Hannover (Germany), remains faithful to the tradition of historic court orchestras and performs both chamber music and symphonies. The sound of this ensemble is hallmarked by the fact that the musicians also have experience of playing with different music ensembles on the European Baroque scene and view historical performance practices (see also: Historically informed performance) as a means of keeping current.
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The repertoire of the Orchestra is not restricted to the many forms of Baroque music alone, but also includes classical works, with Mozart operas and the Romantic era being particularly favoured. Their constant involvement with 17th and 18th-century music has made the Court Orchestra musicians masters of their respective instruments. The result is the expressive and elegant style of playing that assures the orchestra its prominent position. The Hanoverian Court Orchestra has been the "orchestra in residence" at the Herrenhausen Festival Weeks since 2006.
Players
Concertmistress: Anne Röhrig, Violins: Christoph Heidemann, Marlene Goede-Uter, Katharina Huche-Kohn, Eva Politt, Susanne Dietz, Barbara Kralle, Stephanie Bücker, Susanne Busch, Birgit Fischer, Violas: Bettina Ihrig, Hella Hartmann, Klaus Bona, Klaus Bundies, Cellos: Dorothee Palm, Daniela Wartenberg, Bass Viol: Cordula Cordes, Continuo: Bernward Lohr, Oboes: Annette Berryman, Kristin Linde, Flutes: Laurie Dean, Christina Ahrens, Bassoon: Alexander Golde, Trumpets: Friedemann Immer, Christoph Draeger, Timpani: Frithjof Koch, Orchestra Management: Dorothee Palm
Releases
CDs with the Hanoverian Court Orchestra are released for example by Hänssler and K&K Verlagsanstalt: List of releases at the Orchestra's website
Songs
Joshua - HWV 64 - Act I: XXIV Chorus - "May All the Host of Heav'n Attend Him Round"2007
Joshua - HWV 64 - Act I: I Introduction2007
Joshua - HWV 64 - Act I: XVII Chorus - "The Lord Commands - and Joshua Leads"2007