empty cell Philippe Herreweghe
Philippe Herreweghe is a Belgian conductor and choirmaster, renowned for his specialization in Baroque music, particularly the works of Johann Sebastian Bach. In 1970, he founded Collegium Vocale Gent, which became a significant ensemble in historically informed performance. Herreweghe collaborated with notable musicians such as Nikolaus Harnoncourt and Gustav Leonhardt on recordings of Bach's complete cantatas. His discography includes over 100 recordings, featuring Bach's St. Matthew Passion and Beethoven's 9th Symphony. For his contributions to music, he has received numerous awards, including the Order of Arts and Letters in France and the Bach Medal from the city of Leipzig. The products available from the artist Philippe Herreweghe include CDs.
