Bernhard Hofstötter

Bernhard Hofstötter’s lute playing has been described as ‘superb’ (theWholeNote), ‘bringing pieces to life in an array of rich hues’ (Rondo), ‘dazzling with a profound musicality and a rare understanding of colour’ and ‘elegant execution’ (ResMusica), ‘pithy and virtuosic’ (Akustik Gitarre), and ‘adeptly combining technical ease with a masterful sense of phrasing’ (Lute Society of America). Hofstötter’s solo recordings of lute and guitar music of the 16th to 18th century have all been met with international critical acclaim and received numerous prizes, such as the Pasticcio Prize (awarded three times by Austrian Radio station Österreich 1), the ‘Clef de ResMusica’ (awarded twice), and the ‘Global Music Awards – Gold Medal’. A ‘true poet of sound’ (ResMusica), Hofstötter has been nominated three times at the International Classical Music Awards (ICMA), including for his earlier release on TYXart, Fantasia Bellissima – The Lviv Lute Tablature, which was also nominated in four categories at the Opus Klassik 2020. www.bernhardhofstotter.org ​