Folk art is kept alive in organizations all over the country. In Switzerland it is mostly expressed in music, dance, poetry, wood carving and embroidery. There are also a great number of regional and local rites demarcating times of the year. Yodeling, despite being stereotypical for Switzerland, is not widely spread and limited to some mountain areas. The same is true for the accordion which is sometimes called Schwiizerörgeli rather than Handorgel in German, implying that it was a Swiss musical instrument.
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Kammerphilharmonie Graubünden what 20 years ago under the name of Graubünden Chamber Orchestra found its origin and continues today as kammerphilharmonie grisons extremely successful. The adult and mature sound body has now become the most important orchestras in the Alps. Regular guest appearances in the Tonhalle Zurich or tours abroad are now so of course the annual program as well as performances at the renowned festivals in the Grisons. |
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Caliente - Latin Music Festival Hot South American rhythms and a unique combination of concerts, dance shows and markets draw hundreds of thousands of visitors to Zurich - to the size festival for Latin culture in Germany. This summer, celebrating Caliente! together with some 250,000 fixed joyful visitors from all over Switzerland and neighboring countries is Zurich's Kreis 4 to latin music zone with tropical ambience and relaxed atmosphere. |
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Opera St. Moritz So close, you have probably never experienced opera. Become a witness of unforgettable moments full of passion and enthusiasm: As part of Opera St. Moritz offers you and your guests the opportunity to the world of opera literally "up close" experience. In close close contact with the audience presents our selected international ensemble, rarely performed works of great masters. |