Founded in 1999 Écho du Danube’s festival and concerts programs often include rediscoveries based on intensive research and library work, an often exciting as well as laborious but important aspect of its musical existence and as the source of new inspiration. The ensemble formations vary from duo or trio to twenty persons or more based on the work requirements. On cpo the ensemble here offers a multifaceted program of spirited and fresh music from 16th-17th c. Neapolitan composers with lavish instrumental resources including the salterio and baroque percussion instruments.