The Ensemble 18+ chamber orchestra was established in 2009 by Czech conductor and harpsichord player Vojtěch Spurný with the concept of applying the criteria of so-called historically informed performance to an ensemble of modern instruments. However, work with historic sources and knowledge of period performance techniques is simply a basis not the final goal.

IFebiarmonici have changed their name into Salzburg Barock.
With our new name we want to express our affection for our hometown and
her rich musical tradition. The revival of violinistic treasures and the perfor-
mance of sacral music in the liturgy of the christian churches are our concern.
The emphasis of our repertory compasses the time from H.I.F.Biber (1644-
1704) to W.A.Mozart (1756-1791).

triopartout was founded by Birgit Ramsl, Johannes Flieder and Gabriela Mossyrsch, three talented Austrian musicians and is the only ensemble of this traditional instrumentation in Austria. Inspired by the variety of sound combinations all three players complement each other on a high artistic level. Besides their passion for chamber music they hold top positions in famous Viennese orchestras. Triopartout is committed to honor the free instrumentation of the works in order to enjoy the tonally interesting kinship of their three instruments. Various invitations to chamber music concerts in Austria and abroad followed so far.

Johannes Flieder was born in Vienna and studied viola from 1966 to 1977 under Margarethe Biedermann at the Wiener Konservatorium. From 1977 to 1983 he continued his studies at the Wiener Musikhochschule under Professor Siegfried Führlinger. In 1980 he was second best at the International ARD-Competition in Munich and became solo viola player at the Wiener Symphoniker.