Since 2002, it is an orchestra founded by Frieder Bernius to play Baroque music in historically informed performance.
In 1617 it consisted of 50 "excellent singers" and was affiliated with the royal chamber music ensemble.
[1] In 1498, Eberhard II was deposed by Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor at the request of the Estates of Württemberg, and the Hofkapelle was suspended.
He was expelled in 1519 by the military might of the Swabian League, who then sold the Duchy of Württemberg to Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor.
The Hofkapelle continued to play at court while the Duchy was controlled by the House of Habsburg.