Wiener Hofmusikkapelle
musical ensemble
The Wiener Hofmusikkapelle was an establishment of musicians employed at the Habsburg's Imperial court in Vienna (Wien). The Hofmusikkapelle was established in 1498 under Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor. It survived more than 420 years until its dissolution in 1922.
History
Prior to the establishment of the Hofmusikkapelle under Maximillian I, there were already a number of professional vocal and instrumental musicians providing music for what is now termed the Burgundian-Habsburg court. Most notable among them was the organist Paul Hofhaimer and the composer and singer Pierre de la Rue. In 1490 Maximilian conquered the territory of the Tyrol and Vienna, although not setting up his court in Vienna until 1498. This was the year the Hofmusikkapelle was founded. The first music director was George Slatkonia who was already a chaplain and cantor at the court in Vienna, being also the canon and provost of the Diocese of Ljubljana. In 1498 he was appointed as the first singing master of the Hofmusikkapelle and two years later became the Hofmusikkapelle's master. Besides the singing master, two bass players and six boys were employed.
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