The Valencia Baryton Project presents trios for baryton, viola and cello by Joseph Haydn

Much of Franz Joseph Haydn’s long career was in service as a court musician to the wealthy Esterházy family. It was early in Haydn’s time at the Esterháza palace that Prince Nicolaus took a liking to the hypnotic sound of the baryton – a bowed instrument with an extra set of strings that vibrate sympathetically or are plucked for tonal contrast. The baryton was considered the pinnacle of 18th-century aristocratic instruments, and the outstanding beauty of Haydn’s trios represent its final renaissance, placing this remarkable antique firmly into the poised and tasteful Classical style of the day. Buy / Stream: Watch more interviews and trailers: *** Listen to Naxos playlists: Spotify: Apple Music: Follow us: Facebook: Twitter: Naxos Blog: Website: