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Hans-Martin Linde

Hans-Martin Linde (born 24 May 1930 in Werne, Germany) is a German conductor, composer, and noted virtuoso flute and recorder player of (mainly) baroque and early music. He was educated at the Hochschule für Musik Freiburg where he studied the flute with Gustav Scheck and conducting with Konrad Lechner from 1947 through 1951. He began his career as solo flautist of the Cappella Coloniensis des WDR. In 1957 he joined the faculty of the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis where he served as conductor of various school ensembles, both choral and instrumental. He has performed as a guest solo concert flautist and recordist and worked as a guest conductor with professional orchestras throughout Europe. He also worked as an opera conductor in European theaters.[1]

He authored a number of original and highly instructive books on the flute and recorder respectively.

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He then set up the Linde Consort (a baroque orchestra) and has made numerous recordings.

References

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  1. ^ J. M. Thomsont (2001). "Linde, Hans-Martin". Grove Music Online. Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.16682.
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