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Contemporary Swiss Music – Ernest Bloch (MH 29/1975)

This content was published on Mar 20, 2008 In 1916 Ernest Bloch emigrated to the United States, achieving instant recognition and winning numerous distinguished awards and honours. His work embraces practically all forms of classical composition. Some of his most outstanding creations were inspired by his Jewish faith. Musical content 1. Ernest Bloch: Prelude. From Suite for Violin no. 1Roberto Sawicky, violin2. Lucienne…

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The Swiss Jazz Scene – In a More Modern Manner (MH 28/1973)

This content was published on Mar 20, 2008 These musicians here play very personal and listenable jazz compositions of their own. Musical content 1. Metronome Quintet: Metronome(B. Spoerri)2. Pierre Cavalli Trio: Tubby’s Theme(P. Cavalli)3. Four for Jazz: Power of Nature(H. P. Giger) Production information Musica Helvetica MH 28. The Swiss Jazz Scene. In a More Modern Manner. Produced 1973 for SBC / SRI…

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The Swiss Jazz Scene – Traditional Jazz (27/1973)

This content was published on Mar 20, 2008 Both past and present, performed by some of the most outstanding Swiss groups and soloists in that genre. Musical content 1. New Hot Players: Boogie Woogie(New Hot Players)Recorded in 19422. Dixie Dandies: Mississippi Moan(D. Ellington)Recorded in 19513. The Dark Town Strutters: Morning Mood(R. Suter)Recorded in 19524. New Orleans Wild Cats: Royal Garden Blues(C. Williams)Recorded in…

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Great Names in Swiss Folk Music – Kasimir Geisser (MH 26/1974)

This content was published on Mar 20, 2008 Largely self-taught and of ebullient humour, he developed into a brillant clarinetist and prolific composer. Many of his nearly 2000 melodies have become classics in Swiss folk music. After a brief but eventful career he died at the age of only 43. Musical content 1. Stubete Schottisch – Party Schottisch(K. Geisser)Country Band Kuster-Feierabend2. Stubete Schottisch…

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

This content was published on Mar 20, 2008 Autumn and its customs surrounding the harvest of food and wine in Switzerland, along with a number of events such as Berne’s “Onion Market”, form the subject of this entertaining musical programme. Musical content 1. Jodlerklub Oberhofen: Chästeilet im Justistal – Cheese distribution in the Justis Valley (Yodel Song)(A. Schaer-Ris / O. and H. Schmalz)Adolf…

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Great Names in Swiss Folk Music – Luzi Bergamin (MH 24/1974)

This content was published on Mar 20, 2008 The son of a very music-minded farmer, he was introduced to folk music from an early age on. After playing with various village bands he completed his formal musical education at the Basel Conservatory. His own compositions possess marked individuality, combined with deep respect for musical tradition. He has contributed greatly to the preservation of…

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Swiss Folk Music – Summertime in Switzerland (MH 23/1974)

This content was published on Mar 20, 2008 The events include the ceremonial ascent of cattle to Alpine summer pastures, rustic festivals and sporting spectacles. Accompanied by such typical Swiss sounds as the alphorn, yodeling and catchy country music. Musical content 1. Alphorn-Trio Landsrath: Kuhreihen von der FruttCanton Obwalden2. Alpaufzug – Ascent to the Alpine Pastures3. Louis-Marc Suter et ses Compagnons: La Poya…

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Amnesty hails success over Cameroon case

This content was published on Mar 20, 2008 The non-governmental organisation had launched a protest action in support of the man, who said he would face prison in his home country because of his homosexuality. Amnesty said that the Federal Migration Office had indicated that it was prepared to reconsider the man’s request for asylum and had released him from detention. In all,…

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Leading Swiss Artists of the Concert and Opera Stage – Ernst Haefliger (MH 22/1974)

This content was published on Mar 20, 2008 Soon he became Switzerland’s leading lyrical tenor. It was Ferenc Fricsay, who introduced him to the world of opera. Ernst Haefliger began his long career as an opera singer at the Berlin Opera from 1952 to 1973. Since then his concert tours have spanned the globe, his repertoire embracing the complete range of vocal classical…

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Federer and Wawrinka through at Indian Wells

This content was published on Mar 20, 2008 The Swiss cruised to a 6-3, 6-4 victory against Croatia’s Ivan Ljubicic and faces Germany’s Tommy Haas on Friday. The latest win assures Federer, who suffered a bout of glandular fever at the beginning of the year, the top position in the world ranking ahead of Spain’s Rafael Nadal. Stanislas Wawrinka, Switzerland’s number two, defeated…

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