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Christopher Hogwood
Personb. 1941 · Nottingham, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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Bio
Christopher Hogwood was an English conductor, harpsichordist, and musicologist renowned for his historically informed performances of Baroque and Classical repertoire. He founded the Academy of Ancient Music in 1973, leading the ensemble in pioneering recordings of works by Handel, Mozart, and Haydn on period instruments. Hogwood also served as artistic director of the Handel and Haydn Society in Boston and held academic posts at Cambridge and Gresham College. His extensive discography includes landmark recordings for Decca’s L’Oiseau-Lyre label and later releases on BIS and AAM Records. He authored influential books on music history and performance practice, shaping modern approaches to early music.
Popular tracks
- 14:45
Rinaldo / Act 2: Lascia ch'io pianga
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- 23:22
Concerto for Violin and Strings in F minor, Op. 8, No. 4, RV.297 "L'inverno": 1. Allegro non molto
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- 32:40
Concerto for Violin and Strings in G minor, Op. 8, No. 2, R.315 "L'estate": 3. Presto (Tempo impetuoso d'estate)
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- 47:55
Clarinet Concerto in A Major, K. 622: 2. Adagio
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- 54:10
St. Paul's Suite, Op. 29 No. 2, H 118: 3. Intermezzo: Andante con moto
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- 62:41
Staircase Overture, Z. 614
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- 73:03
St. Paul's Suite, Op. 29 No. 2, H 118: 1. Jig: Vivace
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- 84:17
La Revue de cuisine: 2. Tango
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- 93:36
St. Paul's Suite, Op. 29 No. 2, H 118: 4. Finale (The Dargasson): Allegro
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- 101:03
Flute Concerto in G Minor, RV 439 "La notte": 3. Largo
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- 113:54
Concerto for Violin and Strings in E, Op. 8, No. 1, R.269 "La Primavera": 3. Allegro (Danza pastorale)
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- 123:27
Concerto for Violin and Strings in E, Op. 8, No. 1, RV.269 "La Primavera": 1. Allegro
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Albums
Handel: Rinaldo (Original 1711 Version)
Album · 2000
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Album · 1983
Holst: St. Paul's Suite; A Fugal Concerto / Tippett: Fantasia on a Theme of Corelli / Corelli: Concerto grosso in F; Sonata in B minor
Album · 1993
Mozart: Clarinet Concerto; Oboe Concerto
Album · 1985
Purcell: Theatre Music
Album · 1990
Handel: Messiah
Album · 1980
The Echoing Air - The Music Of Henry Purcell
Album · 1995
Mozart: Requiem
Album · 1984
Martinu: Sinfonietta 'La Jolla'/La revue de cuisine, etc.
Album · 1992
Albinoni: Concertos Op.9 Nos.1-12
Album · 1999
Mozart: La Clemenza di Tito
Album · 1995
Mozart: Serenades K.375 & 388
Album · 1987