The Esterházy Ensemble, directed by Michael Brüssing has chosen its name from the famous Hungarian noble family.

The group has, for several years now, specialized on the music for Barytone (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 more acquainted to a broader public.  

Concerts at festivals (also the “original places” at  Esterháza Castle in Hungary and Eisenstadt, Austria), Radio - and TV - productions and CDs with CPO/SWR and Cavalli Records show the acceptance of these efforts.

The complete recording of all works written by Joseph Haydn for the barytone will be sold by Brillant Classics at the end of 2008.

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

Video of J. Haydn, Barytontrio No. 97, Allegro