Winner of the 'Jahrespreis' 2018 - Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik.
Critic Heinz Zietsch writes: "Funeral marches play a pivotal role in this anniversary album by Franui. The village band makes its way from cemetery to dance floor. For a quarter of a decade, Franui – singing and playing – has been blurring lines across the whole spectrum of subtly ironic ambiguity. Crying and laughter merge in the arrangements by this 10-piece ensemble from east Tyrol, Austria – as do traditional and modern, earthy folk and rarified concert hall music. The actor Peter Simonischeck appears as guest in this birthday programme of novelties and forgotten oldies. Piper and Puppeteer Nikolaus Habjan and the poet Magnus Enzensberger also put in appearances.
Featuring
Florian Boesch
Dörte Lyssewski
Peter Simonischek
Bertl Mütter
Hans Magnus Enzensberger
Nikolaus Habjan
Sven-Eric Bechtolf
Karsten Riedel
Wolfgang Mitterer
Franui
Markus Kraler
Benno Simma
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Performer Biography
Franui, the musicbanda, is named after a mountain pasture located 2,300 meters above sea level near Innervillgraten, Austria, where most of the musicians grew up.
Album & Artwork
This anniversary album includes new pieces, previously unreleased recordings, and selections from Franui's 25-year history, including tracks from out-of-print albums.
Compositional Technique
Franui's memorable sound is created from a diverse range of instruments including wood, brass, plucked, and bowed strings.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Franui views itself as a 'transformer station' between classical music, folk music, jazz, and contemporary chamber music, blurring boundaries between interpretation, improvisation, arrangement, and re-composition.
Cultural Impact
Franui gained initial popularity outside their native province through their performances of funeral marches.
Performer Biography
Franui has been performing since 1993 with a nearly unchanged lineup, initially as an eight-member group, later expanded to ten.
Interpretation
Franui's approach to Schubert's lieder was influenced by a famous singer failing to appear at their first concert, forcing them to perform everything themselves.
