Bach, Mozart & Beethoven did not compose their masterpieces for the instruments used by the symphonic orchestras of today
- indeed, nor did later composers, such as Brahms and Bruckner. They wrote for quite a different sound-world: violins and
cellos with gut strings, early oboes and flutes, valveless trumpets and horns, and timpani stretched with goatskin allow the
clear and transparent, yet velvety, soft sound the composers had in mind.
This 'original sound' has been the focus of our artistic work for more than 30 years now. In this time, the audience's interest
has increased enormously, and many distinguished musicians who perform on both modern and historical instruments have become
affiliated with our ensemble.
