Violin virtuoso Paul Giger revisits his roots with this, his second solo recording, Alpstein, which features pieces for violin, saxophone, and percussion based on the folk traditions of the Alpstein region of Switzerland. Three pieces here are entitled "Zäuerli" – named after the sad majestic "natur yodel" tradition of the Outer Rhoden region. These are sweeping and majestic with high harmonic bowstrokes. This recording features the saxophone work of Jan Garbarek and the percussion of Pierre Favre. Both add an incredible warmth to the recording on the piece… read more
Violin virtuoso Paul Giger revisits his roots with this, his second solo recording, Alpstein, which features pieces for violin, saxophone, and percus… read more
Violin virtuoso Paul Giger revisits his roots with this, his second solo recording, Alpstein, which features pieces for violin, saxophone, and percussion based on the folk traditions of … read more
Violinist composer, b. 1952 switzerland violin repertoire from baroque to contemporary, improvisation, jazz and folk styles, also composing choir, orchestra and chamber music. See http://www.paul-giger.ch.
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Violinist composer, b. 1952 switzerland violin repertoire from baroque to contemporary, improvisation, jazz and folk styles, also composing choir, orchestra and chamber music. See http://www.paul-giger.ch.
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Violinist composer, b. 1952 switzerland violin repertoire from baroque to contemporary, improvisation, jazz and folk styles, also composing choir, orchestra and chamber music. See http://www.paul-giger.ch.
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