Hannoversche Hofkapelle

Hannoversche Hofkapelle
Also known as Hanoverian Court Orchestra
Origin Hanover / Lower Saxony, Germany
Genres Classical, Baroque, Early
Occupations Orchestra
Years active 1995 - present
Labels K&K Verlagsanstalt
Hänssler Classic
Website Website of the orchestra
Members

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

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.

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