Esterhazy Baryton Ensemble

The Esterházy Baryton Ensemble (András Bolyki, violin & viola, Michael Brüssing, baryton and Mária Andrásfalvy-Brüssing, baroque cello & barytone), has chosen its name from the famous Hungarian noble family.

Directed by Brüssing, the group has, for several years now, specialized in the music for baryton (viola di bordone) and viola da gamba at the court of Esterházy; and its aim is to make this little known facet of classical chamber music appreciated by a broader public.

Concerts at festivals (also the 'original places' at Palace Esterházy in Fertőd, Hungary and Eisenstadt, Austria), radio and TV productions, CDs with CPO/SWR and Cavalli Records show the acceptance of these efforts. The Ensemble has recorded the complete recording of all works written by Joseph Haydn for the baryton, released in February 2009.

The musicians of the group all have extensive experience with diverse period instrumental formations throughout Europe.

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