The influence of American dance music, originating from 'low-culture', led classical music to seek renewal by incorporating elements like syncopation and new instruments such as the saxophone and banjo.
Historical Context
Swiss entrepreneurial society allowed popular music, including jazz, to flourish even during World War II, in contrast to the racist fury seen in Nazi Germany.
Composer Biography
Arthur Honegger, a member of the Groupe des Six, was attracted to sport, cinema, and technology, and used film and radio music as a source of income.
Composer Biography
Albert Moeschinger, a composer featured on this album, worked as a pianist in cafés in various locations, including one opposite the Eiger mountain.
Composer Biography
Émile Jaques-Dalcroze, a composer on this album, is best known for developing Eurhythmics, a method of teaching music through movement.
Recording & Production
Urs Joseph Flury, the son of composer Richard Flury, made piano arrangements specifically for this album, including the Tango from 'Die alte Truhe'.
Historical Context
Switzerland, with its tourist appeal, became a central hub for new American dance fashions like the foxtrot, tango, shimmy, and Charleston in the early 1920s.
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