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Appenzeller string music

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String music fromAppenzellplays an important role in the instrumental practice of the region. The first songs from Appenzell originated in the 13th century, composed by Heinrich von Sax, Lord of Castle Clanx, around 1270. In the 16th century, an Appenzeller Kuereien Lobelobe, a type ofyodel,was composed. Until the end of the 17th century, common instruments such as the drums, pipes, bagpipes, and shalms were also prevalent in this region.

Nineteenth-century ensembles from the region includedThe Alder StreichmusikfromUrnäsch(founded in 1884), and the "original"Streich-Quintett Appenzell(founded in 1892), a quintet featuring twoviolins,adulcimer,acelloand adouble bass.[1]TheStreichmusik Schmidof Walzenhausen emerged around 1900. In 1913Streichmusik EdelweissofTrogenwas established by Hans Rechsteiner.[2]

Representatives of this music include or have included Streichmusik Alder, Streichmusik Schmid, Streichmusik Edelweiss Herisau, Streichmusik Hornsepp, Streichmusik Weissbad, Streichmusik Alperösli, Geschwister Küng, Frauestriichmusig, Streichmusik Bänziger, Toggenburger Original Striichmusig, Brandhölzer Striichmusig, Streichmusik Kalöi, Appenzeller Echo, and many more.The repertoire of Appenzell instrumental music and yodeling is documented and regularly updated by the Center for Folk Music from Appenzell in the Roothuus.Gonten.

References

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  1. ^"Folk music in the Appenzellerland and Toggenburg regions".Lebendige Traditionen.Retrieved23 February2024.
  2. ^"Appenzeller Musik Live öffentliche Auftritte vom Appenzeller Echo".Appenzellermusik.ch(in German). 29 October 2023.Retrieved23 February2024.
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