The Hanover Band is a period instrument chamber orchestra based in West Sussex, England. It attracted much attention early on for its individual performance style, which often puzzled critics and created controversy. Founded in London in 1980 by Caroline Brown, the Hanover Band has given concerts in a variety of locations throughout England. Certain recordings -- Beethoven nine symphonies, in particular -- have managed to generate both awards and sharp criticism. The ensemble has made well over 100 albums, including the complete works of Johann Christian Bach, and backed associate director Andrew Arthur on a recording of J.S. Bach's Harpsichord Concertos in 2022. Arthur and Benjamin Bayl are the group's associate directors as of the early 2020s.