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