Repertoire

The ensemble cast is variable – from small chamber ensemble, to orchestra with instrumental and voice solos, and the choir – and always reflects the needs of the authentic performance of the musical pieces. By the choice of the pieces from the repertoire Hofmusici always try to respect the needs of the place of the performance – church or chapel (for sacral pieces); hall, music salon, theatre (for profane pieces).

Here you can find a short overview of the basic kinds of programmes Hofmusici can currently offer to you:

Musica da Chiesa

Sacral music for one or two solo voices, with accompaniment of two violins and basso continuo.
Program: A. Caldara, F. I. A Tuma, J. J. Fux - motetti and church sonatas.

Musica da Camera

Profane music, in baroque time played mainly at banquettes and small concerts.
Program: A. Vivaldi, A. Lotti, G. Mossi - cantatas and sonatas for chamber ensemble (violins, optionally flute, oboe, basson) and basso continuo.

Musica della Cappella Imperiale

Reconstruction of a celebratory worship as it used to look like in Emperor’s Court Chapell in Vienna.
Program: A. Caldara - Missa in d, Salve regina (4 solo voices, choir, string orchestra with organ and basson).

Oratorio

Sacral parallel of an opera.
Program: A. Caldara - San Giovanni Nepomuceno (5 soloists, choir, tromba solo, orchestra).

Serenata

Short profane scenic piece (approx. 1 hour long), the theme of this piece is mostly congratulatory or pastoral; serenata used to be performed in the aristocratic courts on the occasion of family celebrations, often the members of the aristocratic family took part in the performance.
Program: A. Caldara - Il Natale d´Augusto (3 soloists, flute solo, chamber orchestra).

Opera

The main focus of our activities, a longer profane scenic piece (2-3 hours).
Program: A. Vivaldi - Argippo, the newly discovered opera for Prague (5 soloists, choir, orhcestra).