Role

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Ensemble

Period

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Baroque

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Concerto

 

 

Orchestral

 

Neue Düsseldorfer Hofmusik is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1979 by the German conductor and harpsichordist, Konrad Junghänel. The ensemble is based in Düsseldorf, Germany, and is known for its performances of Baroque and early Classical music. The founding of Neue Düsseldorfer Hofmusik was a result of Konrad Junghänel's desire to create an ensemble that would specialize in the performance of early music. Junghänel had studied musicology and harpsichord at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis in Switzerland, and had already gained experience as a performer with other early music ensembles such as Musica Antiqua Köln and Concentus Musicus Wien. Junghänel's vision for Neue Düsseldorfer Hofmusik was to create an ensemble that would be dedicated to the performance of music from the Baroque and early Classical periods, using historically informed performance practices. The ensemble's name, which translates to "New Düsseldorf Court Music," was chosen to reflect this focus on the music of the courts of Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries. The early years of Neue Düsseldorfer Hofmusik were marked by a series of successful performances and recordings. The ensemble's first recording, released in 1981, featured music by the German Baroque composer Johann Rosenmüller. This was followed by recordings of music by other Baroque composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach, Georg Philipp Telemann, and Antonio Vivaldi. One of the highlights of Neue Düsseldorfer Hofmusik's early years was its performance at the 1983 Bach Festival in Leipzig, Germany. The ensemble performed Bach's St. John Passion, which was well-received by both audiences and critics. This performance helped to establish Neue Düsseldorfer Hofmusik as one of the leading early music ensembles in Germany. Over the years, Neue Düsseldorfer Hofmusik has undergone several changes in its membership. However, Konrad Junghänel has remained the ensemble's artistic director and has continued to lead the group in its performances and recordings. In addition to its performances and recordings, Neue Düsseldorfer Hofmusik has also been recognized with several awards and honors. In 1991, the ensemble was awarded the Echo Klassik award for its recording of Telemann's Tafelmusik. This was followed by another Echo Klassik award in 1996 for its recording of Bach's Brandenburg Concertos. In recent years, Neue Düsseldorfer Hofmusik has continued to perform and record music from the Baroque and early Classical periods. The ensemble has also expanded its repertoire to include music from the Renaissance and early Romantic periods. One of the highlights of Neue Düsseldorfer Hofmusik's recent performances was its 2019 concert at the Bachfest Leipzig. The ensemble performed Bach's Mass in B Minor, which was met with enthusiastic applause from the audience. In conclusion, Neue Düsseldorfer Hofmusik is a classical music ensemble that has been dedicated to the performance of early music for over 40 years. Founded by Konrad Junghänel in 1979, the ensemble has established itself as one of the leading early music ensembles in Germany. With its focus on historically informed performance practices and its commitment to excellence, Neue Düsseldorfer Hofmusik has earned numerous awards and accolades over the years and continues to delight audiences with its performances and recordings.

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