Christopher Hogwood (1941–2014) was a renowned British conductor, harpsichordist, and musicologist, celebrated for his pioneering work in historically informed performance. As the founder of the Academy of Ancient Music in 1973, Christopher Hogwood helped revolutionize the way baroque, classical, and early music were performed, emphasizing authenticity through the use of period instruments and scholarly research. His extensive discography, includes acclaimed recordings of Handel, Mozart, and Bach.