Founded in 1983, the Imperial Ensemble of Vienna was inspired by the legendary dancer, choreographer Rudolf Nureyev (1938-1993) and its concert-master Laszlo Barki. In cooperation with singers and dancers, the ensemble has managed to become an integral part of Viennese and international music life.

These musicians, who will grace the Manoel Theatre stage, are all members or permanent substitutes of the Vienna State Orchestra / Wiener Philharmoniker. They are dedicated to a particular musical nuance and sound culture that has become renowned internationally as the famous “Golden Vienna Sound”. Even when performing larger compositions, this ensemble is used to play without a conductor and have received great acclaim on many concert tours abroad.