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Folk Music – Autumn in Switzerland (MH 25/1974)

Folk Music. Autumn in Switzerland.

Programme Contents:

1. Chästeilet im Justistal – Cheese distribution in the Justis Valley (Yodel Song).
A. Schaer-Ris / O. and H. Schmalz. Jodlerklub Oberhofen. Adolf Stähli, conductor. From “HELVETIA H 116-B”.

2. Hüt geit’s luschtig – We’ll Have Fun Today (Schottisch).
V. Gaggioli. Country Band Viktor Gaggioli, Thun.

3. Alte Tanzweise No. 1 – Old-time Dance from the Upper Rhone Valley.
A. Imhof. Echo vom Simplon Orchestra. From “TELL TLP 5082”.

4. La Chanson des vendanges – Song of the Wine Harvest (From the “1905 Wine-Growers Festival”).
G. Doret. Choirs of Chailly, s/Clarens. Lausanne Chamber Orchestra. Robert Mermoud, conductor. From “Anthology of Swiss Music CT-64-27”.

5. Polca ticinese.
Trad. Trio Brioso. From “HELVETIA H 142”.

6. St. Martinslied – St. Martin’s Song.
J. Jaeggi / S. von Dach. Boy’s Choir of Sursee.

7. William Tell (Excerpt from the Ouverture).
G. Rossini. Phonoliszt Violina Music Automat, Sursee.

8. La Bratschi.
A. Bratschi. The Hunting Horns Le Daguet, Geneva. “From ELITE SPECIAL LPE 145”.

9. Am Zibelimärit – Bernese Onion Market Polka.
W. Scherler. Brass Band of the City Police, Berne.

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