Biography
Erzgebirgsensemble Aue
Effective period / Period of releases: 1973 - 1996
Members: Kurt Weigel, Siegfried Jacobi, Karl Süß, Bergsänger, Männerterzett, Mädchenquartett, Lothar Hirschligau, Günther Scheffler, Uwe Haase (3), Werner Leonhardt, Donald Seiffert, Egon Herrmann, Hellmuth Merkel
Founded in 1963 the Erzgebirgsensemble is an incorporation of several artists and folkloristic groups from the Erzgebirge (Ore Mountains).The ensemble is very popular for its live performances at Christmas markets of the region. It contains several sub-ensembles like Berghoboistenkorps or Bergsänger. They perform in different constellations.