Christoph Baumann, the composer, has for four decades explored unusual musical paths, including Swiss folk music, to find rare elements for his compositions.
Interpretation
Unlike the stage version, this CD version of "Wysel Remix" focuses more on musical criteria, including jazz-like solos and freely improvised interludes.
Album & Artwork
The "Wysel Remix" album replaces the original symmetrical four-act structure of the stage work with a division into seven parts, but maintains the chronological order of musical sections.
Compositional Technique
Composer Christoph Baumann uses leitmotifs in this work, derived from three dances by Ländler 'king' Kasi Geisser (1899-1943), to comment on the protagonist's journey.
Composition History
The stage work "Wysel" premiered in Altdorf in 2012 and later gained attention at the Schiffbauhalle of the Zurich Theatre.
Composition History
The story of "Wysel" is a fictional artist's biography, inspired by real Swiss folk musicians, exploring the development of Ländlermusik between the two World Wars.
Album & Artwork
The album "Wysel Remix" is based on the stage work "Wysel", which serves as its starting point.
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