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The Secret History of the Alphorn

Episode 4 of 8

Series about European music genres. The Swiss alphorn has caused a conflict between three innovative musicians and the Yodelling Association.

Series looking at the indigenous music genres of Europe. The Swiss alphorn, often seen as a novelty instrument, has caused a conflict between the innovative musicians Hans-Jurgen Sommer, Hans Kennel and Balthasar Streiff and the all-powerful, rule-making Yodelling Association. At the heart of the issue is the question of how traditional music is meant to survive if musicians are not allowed to improvise and develop.

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