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Michael Hofstetter

Description:

The Prestigious Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra andHofstetter PresentA Vibrant Performance of HandelFounded in 1945 by Karl Mnchingerrenowned as a pioneer of Baroque musicthe Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2015. The ensemble was an early pioneer in establishing the now-common practice of performing Baroque musicsuch as Vivaldis *The Four Seasons* and Bachs orchestral suiteswith a small ensemble. While the ensemble eventually expanded its repertoire to include the Viennese Classical period, in recent years it has ventured into works by Glass and Kancheli, and is recognized as one of the worlds leading elite chamber orchestras. Since 2006, Michael Hofstttera prominent figure in the contemporary early music scenehas served as the orchestras principal conductor.This album features four pieces from Handels Concerto Grosso, Op. 6a collection of twelve worksas well as