Hannoversche Hofkapelle (''unofficial English translation'': The Hanoverian Court Orchestra), located in

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), remains faithful to the tradition of historic court orchestras and performs both

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and

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. 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

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scene and view historical performance practices as a means of keeping current. The repertoire of the Orchestra is not restricted to the many forms of

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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: , 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
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