Swiss perspectives in 10 languages

The Swiss Choral Tradition – Classical Choral Music (MH 51/1984)

The Swiss Choral Tradition. Classical Choral Music.

Programme Contents:

1. N. Balbulus: Sancti spiritus assit nobis gratia (excerpt).
Schola Cantorum of the Monastery of Einsiedeln. Father Roman Bannwart, conductor. From “CT-64-1”.

2. L. Senfl: Ave Rosa sine spinis (excerpt).
Choir of the Italian-Swiss Radio. Edwin Löhrer, conductor. From “CT-64-1”.


3. H.R. Manuel: Frisch fröhlich wend wir singen – Merrily We Sing.
“Luzerner Singer” (Lucerne Singers). Hansruedi Willisegger, conductor.

4. I. Hirzel / H.G. Nägeli: Freut euch des Lebens – Enjoy Your Life.
Jakob Kobelt Chamber Choir. Jakob Kobelt, conductor. From “Jecklin Disco DP-D-546”.

5. J.H. Tobler: Ode an Gott – Ode to God.
Combined Male Choirs of Appenzell Innerrhoden and Appenzell Ausserrhoden. Paul Forster and Helmuth Fischer, conductor. From “TELL TLP 5538”.

6. F. Hegar: Morgen im Walde – Morning in the Woods.
Zurich Male Choir. Jakob Kobelt, conductor. From “TELL TLP 5538”.

7. A. Jenni: Frühlingskantate – Spring Cantata (excerpt).
Chamber Choir and Ensemble of Radio Berne. Walter Furrer, conductor. From “CTS 45”.

8. C. Regamey: L’ alerte – The Alert. From “Poems” by Jean Tardieu for mixed choir a capella.
Choir of the French-Swiss Radio. André Charlet, conductor.

You can find an overview of ongoing debates with our journalists here . Please join us!

If you want to start a conversation about a topic raised in this article or want to report factual errors, email us at english@swissinfo.ch.

SWI swissinfo.ch - a branch of Swiss Broadcasting Corporation SRG SSR

SWI swissinfo.ch - a branch of Swiss Broadcasting Corporation SRG SSR