The
music of the classical masters recreated by
Haydn's original ensemble.
This nationally acclaimed quartet and orchestra perform the music
of the 18th Century in period costume, adding to an atmospheric and
thrilling performance. Setting the orchestra in the dress of the period
gives a new and exciting dimension to the performance, designed to
create an appeal to a wider and more diverse audience.
History
of the Esterhazy Orchestra
The name of the Esterhazy Orchestra and Quartet and Franz Joseph Haydn
are almost inseparable. Haydn entered the service of Prince Paul Anton
in 1761 and served the House of Esterhazy until the death of Prince
Nicolaus in 1790.
During this time, Haydn composed 90 of his symphonies, and the majority
of his string quartets, chamber music and operas.
The Orchestra consisted of fourteen musicians and was enlarged or
reduced depending on the occasion.
The present orchestra was formed in 1985 by the late Courtenay Hall.
It was his idea to recreate Haydn's original ensemble by wearing the
livery of the Esterhazy family. Dress wigs, blue frock coats, breeches
and yellow waistcoats and scarlet and green moiré waistcoats
are the colours worn by the orchestra.
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Example programme could include
Haydn...........Symphony No 6 'Le Matin'
Vivaldi..........Flute Concerto 'Il Gardellino'
Bach.............Concerto for two violins in D minor
Purcell..........Chaconne
Marcello ......Oboe concerto
Handel .........Where'er You Walk
Mozart ..........Symphony No 29 in A major
Handel ..........Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
Bach .............'Air' from Suite in D Major
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