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Neue Hofkapelle München is a classical music ensemble based in Munich, Germany. The ensemble was founded in 1990 by Christoph Hammer, a renowned conductor and harpsichordist. The group is known for its authentic performances of Baroque and Classical music, using period instruments and historically informed performance practices. The ensemble's main members include Christoph Hammer, who serves as the artistic director and conductor, as well as a harpsichordist and organist. Other members include violinists Veronika Skuplik and Anne Katharina Schreiber, violist Friedemann Wezel, cellist Hille Perl, and bassoonist Sergio Azzolini, among others. Neue Hofkapelle München has performed at major venues and festivals throughout Europe, including the Salzburg Festival, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. The ensemble has also collaborated with renowned soloists such as soprano Emma Kirkby and countertenor Andreas Scholl. One of the highlights of Neue Hofkapelle München's career was their performance of Handel's "Messiah" at the Salzburg Festival in 2009. The ensemble received critical acclaim for their authentic and dynamic interpretation of the work, which featured soloists including Emma Kirkby and tenor James Gilchrist. In addition to their performances, Neue Hofkapelle München has also received numerous awards and accolades for their recordings. Their recording of Bach's "Brandenburg Concertos" was awarded the Diapason d'Or in 2005, and their recording of Handel's "Water Music" was awarded the Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik in 2010. Neue Hofkapelle München continues to be a leading ensemble in the field of historically informed performance, and their authentic and dynamic performances continue to captivate audiences around the world.

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