Swiss Folk Music – Live! – At the Marsöl Tavern of Chur (SFL 7/1982)

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The Canton of Graubünden in southeastern Switzerland, known also as the Grisons, is a mountainous region world-renowned for such winter resorts as St. Moritz, Davos and Arosa. But it is also known in Switzerland for its lively folk music scene.

One of the most popular meeting places for musicians from the Grisons and in fact from all over the country is the Marsöl Tavern in the beautiful cantonal capital of Chur.

Musical content

1. Calanda Alphorn Duo: Jodelreigen – Roundelay
(A.L. Gassmann)
2. Peter Zinsli and his Ländler Friends: Falsch g’fahra – Wrong Track, March
(P. Zinsli)
3. Keller-Morel Trio: Am Wettspiel – In Competition, Ländler
(R. Keller)
4. I Moscardini: Le Zoccolette – The Wooden Clog Shoes
(G. Zanzi)
5. Carlo Brunner and his band: De Kari bödelet – Charlie’s Dance, Ländler
(C. Brunner)
6. Bürgler Trio: Prosit Bruno! – Cheers Bruno! – Schottisch
(T. Bürgler)
7. Oberalp Country Band: D’Buebe wänd nöd hei – The Boys Don’t Want To Go Home Yet, Waltz
(J. Just)
8. Engadine Ländler Friends: Bim Sunne Wirt – At The Sun Tavern, Schottisch
(L. Heinzer)

Production information

Musica Helvetica. Swiss Folk Music Live – Live! SFL-7. At the Marsöl Tavern of Chur. Produced 1982 for SBC / SRI by Lance Tschannen.

Background information

Switzerland is a small alpine nation shaped and influenced by great cultural cross-currents that have swept through Europe over centuries. Out of elements of diversity, the people of this country have forged a distinctly Swiss identity. And music is one of its most eloquent expressions. “Musica Helvetica” explores different facets of music in Switzerland from its earliest beginnings to the latest works of modern Swiss composers, from folk music to rock and jazz. This historical series span the years 1973 to 1998. These recordings are not available.