Michael Hofstetter

Michael Hofstetter
Michael Hofstetter conducting, November 2008
Born	(1961-09-06) 6 September 1961 (age 63) Munich, Bavaria, West Germany
Occupations	Conductor Academic
Organizations	Ludwigsburger Schlossfestspiele Stuttgarter Kammerorchester Theater Gießen Hochschule für Musik Mainz
Website	www.michaelhofstetter.com

Michael Hofstetter (born 6 September 1961) is a German conductor and academic. He was chief conductor of the festival Ludwigsburger Schlossfestspiele from 2005 to 2012, and has been Generalmusikdirektor of Gießen since. He has worked internationally at notable opera houses and festivals. He is regarded as an expert of historically informed performance, who has rediscovered and recorded rarely performed operas.