Hannoversche Hofkapelle

The Hanoverian Court Orchestra "(German: Hannoversche Hofkapelle)", located in Hannover (Germany), remains totally 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.

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.

Members (example)

*Concert Master: Anne Röhrig
*Violins: Christoph Heidemann, Susanne Busch, Birgit Fischer, Stephanie Bücker, Barbara Kralle, Susanne Dietz, Eva Politt, Corinna Hildebrand
*Violas: Judith Mac Carty, Hella Hartmann, Klaus Bona
*Cellos: Dorothee Palm, Daniela Wartenberg
*Bass viols: Cordula Cordes, Ulla Hoffmann
*Cembalo & Organ: Bernward Lohr
*Theorbe: Ulrich Wedemeier
*Flutes: Brian Berryman, Martin Heidecker
*Oboes: Annette Berryman, Julia Belitz
*Bassoons: Marita Schaar, Tobias Meier
*Horns: Thomas Crome, Malte Mory
*Trumpets: Friedemann Immer, Ute Rothkirch
*Timpani: Friethjof Koch

Releases

CDs with the Hanoverian Court Orchestra are released for example by Hänssler and K&K Verlagsanstalt.
* [http://www.hannoversche-hofkapelle.de/main_discographie.html List of releases]

External links

* [http://www.hannoversche-hofkapelle.de Website of the orchestra]