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Christopher Hogwood
Personb. 1941 · Nottingham, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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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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Rinaldo / Act 2: Lascia ch'io pianga
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Flute Concerto in G Minor, RV 439 "La notte": 3. Largo
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Four Duets Wq. 115: 4. Allegro
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Water Music Suite No. 1 in F, HWV 348: 2. Adagio e staccato
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Rinaldo / Act 1: Ouverture
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Rinaldo / Act 1: Aria: Sovra balze
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Rinaldo / Act 2: Aria: Siam prossimi!
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Rinaldo / Act 1: Aria: Combatti da forte
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Rinaldo / Act 1: Aria: Furie terribili
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Rinaldo / Act 1: Aria: Cara sposa
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Rinaldo / Act 1: Recitativo: Signor, già dal tuo senno
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