Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra

The Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra was a renowned German chamber orchestra, founded in 1969 in Berlin, dedicated to the music of Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach and his contemporaries. This lively ensemble, using modern instruments tuned to today's pitch, was highly regarded for its sensitive and warm interpretations, particularly of baroque repertoire. Over the years, the orchestra expanded its repertoire to include works from the Classical, Romantic, and even twentieth-century periods, featuring composers like Haydn, Mozart, and Schubert. Collaborating with notable artists such as Wilbert Hazelzet, Peter Damm, and Hartmut Haenchen, the Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra left a lasting impact on the classical music scene.