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Swiss Folk Instruments – Stringed Instruments (Zither and Hackbrett) (MH 55/1976)

Swiss Folk Instruments. Stringed Instruments (Zither and Hackbrett).

Programme Contents:

1. ‘s Munotglöggli – Little Bell Of The Munot Castle.
F. Buomberger. Paul Moser, “Hexenscheit”. From “EX LIBRIS EL 12 208”.

2. Luzerner Tanzlied – Lucerne Polka.
Trad. Fritz Ineichen (Spiez, Canton Berne), violin harp. From “EX LIBRIS EL 12 208”.

3. Muotathaler Tanz – Muotathal Dance.
Trad. Margrit Ulrich and Marie Gwerder (Muotathal, Canton Schwyz), “Schwyzer Zithers”. From “EX LIBRIS EL 12 208”.

4. Vaters Jödeliwalzer – Father’s Yodel Waltz.
Trad. Julia Vollmar (Wil, Canton St. Gall), “Glarner Zither”. From “EX LIBRIS EL 12 208”.

5. Vaters Polka – Father’s Polka.
Trad. Ida Bleiker (Ebnat-Kappel, Canton St. Gall), “Toggenburger Halszither”. From “EX LIBRIS EL 12 208”.

6. Chrüzeggler Naturjodel – Natural Yodel.
Trad. “Toggenburger Halszither” group (Ebnat-Kappel, Canton St. Gall). With mixed choir. From “EX LIBRIS EL 12 208”.

7. Mys Gygali – My Little Violin.
Trad. Arr. S. Bürkli. “Bürkli Family Halszither Quartet” (Kriens, Canton Lucerne), 3 “Krienser Halszithers”, bass and lute. From “EX LIBRIS EL 12 208”.

8. Überliefertes Zäuerli – Improvised Appenzell Yodel.
Trad. H. Rechsteiner (Trogen, Canton Appenzell-Ausserrhoden), hackbrett. From “EX LIBRIS EL 12 175”.

9. Wälserli – Little Waltz.
A. Düsel. “Bänziger String Group” (Herisau, Canton Appenzell-Ausserrhoden), 2 violins, hackbrett, cello and bass. From “EMI-COLUMBIA SCZN 2004”.

10. Mazurka.
A. Walpen. A. Walpen (Grengiols, Canton Valais), hackbrett. From “EX LIBRIS EL 12 175”.

11. Dr Walpeni-Marsch – Walpen March.
J. Walpen. E. and M. Volken (Brigerberg, Canton Valais), hackbrett. From “EX LIBRIS EL 12 175”.

12. ‘s Heimfahri – Riding Home.
Trad. “Folkmusic Group Obergoms” (Obergoms, Canton Valais), hackbrett, clarinet, accordion and bass. From “TELL RECORD TLP 5136”.

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