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What does Switzerland sound like? Part IV

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In this 4th part of our series with Dr Thomas Jaermann, we talk about the history of the Swiss National Radio. Why was it so important for the Swiss listeners overseas to hear these typical Swiss melodies? Why was a music box version selected for the signature song of the Swiss Radio program?


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In this 4th part of our series with Dr Thomas Jaermann, we talk about the history of the Swiss National Radio. Why was it so important for the Swiss listeners overseas to hear these typical Swiss melodies? Why was a music box version selected for the signature song of the Swiss Radio program?


As a musical example we hear just this piece, „Luegit vo Bergen und Tal as well as the well-known song „Gilberte de Courgenay.

 


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