Christopher Hogwood
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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.
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- Type
- Person
- Gender
- Male
- Location
- Nottingham · United Kingdom · United Kingdom
- Active
- Sep 10, 1941 – Sep 24, 2014
- Spotify popularity
- 51
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