09. April 2026
Im Uristiersaal, Dätwylerstrasse 27, 6460 Altdorf
The Alps in Swiss songs - Sung images of the Alps between construction and authenticity
To what extent have the Alps shaped and enabled the development of a distinct «Swiss folk song tradition»?
«The Alps in Swiss Song» offers a multifaceted insight into the complex intertwining of folk songs and images of the Alps, which have shaped Switzerland's cultural identity for centuries. Roman Walker presents his research work as part of a musical book launch.
Die Alpen im Lied der Schweiz