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Switzerland: Schottisches, Ländler, Waltzes, Polkas

Jost Ribary and Heiri Meier
Switzerland: Schottisches, Ländler, Waltzes, Polkas

This recording consists of folk dance music from the Swiss Alps known as Ländler music, which, according to the liner notes, is an “original, strong, and uninhibited music making.” Jost Ribary and Heiri Meier lead trios composed of clarinet, Schwyzer organ (a small, light accordion), and bass fiddle on eight tracks each. Although a vernacular music, Ländler is generally reserved for special occasions and festivities. Liner notes include track titles and background information on the genre.

Track Listing

101
Aecht Volkstumlied (In Folksy Style)
Heiri Meier
02:37  
102
Alpenveilchen (Violet of the Alps)
Heiri Meier
02:43  
103
Gluck Muesch Ha (One Must Have Luck)
Heiri Meier
02:34  
104
S'Käthy Im Trächtel (Kitty in Her Costume)
Heiri Meier
02:47  
105
Mit Sang Und Klang (With Song and Music)
Heiri Meier
02:48  
106
Gwürtz Mit Rasse (Seasoned with Poise)
Heiri Meier
03:11  
107
Alti Zyte (Old Times)
Heiri Meier
03:06  
108
Nüt Moderns (Not Modern)
Heiri Meier
02:50  
201
A Der Landsgemeind (At the Country Gathering)
Jost Ribary
03:06  
202
Am Aegerisee (At Lake Aegeri)
Jost Ribary
02:54  
203
Grossvater Tanzt (Grandfather Dances)
Jost Ribary
02:59  
204
Altmödisch (Old Fashioned)
Jost Ribary
02:45  
205
S'Schwyzeroergeli (The Swiss Organ)
Jost Ribary
02:54  
206
En Alte Schwyzer (An Old Swiss)
Jost Ribary
02:53  
207
Froehliche Musikanten (Gay Musicians)
Jost Ribary
03:05  
208
Morgesunne (Morning Sun)
Jost Ribary
02:43