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The Development of a Swiss Musical Identity (MH 2/1972)

The Development of a Swiss Musical Identity.

Programme contents.

1. Emile Jacques Dalcroze: Six Rhythmes de Danse (excerpt for String Quartet).
Ensemble Arva, Genève.

2. Emile Jacques Dalcroze: Rhythmes de Danse no. 9.
Céline Volet, piano.

3. Othmar Schoeck: Das bescheidene Wünschlein.
Karl Spitteler, text. Ernst Haefliger, Tenor. Urs Vögelin, piano.

4. Othmar Schoeck: Conclusion.
From “Notturno”. Kurt Widmer, Bass. String Quartet & Orchestra of Radio Lugano.
Edwin Loehrer, conductor.

5. Hermann Suter: II Vivace.
From “Sextet in C major for String Instruments”. Radio Berne Chamber Ensemble. Ulrich Lehmann, conductor and 1st violinist.

6. Hans Huber: Legend.
From “Winter Nights”. Radio Symphony Orchestra Basel. Hans Vogt, conductor.

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