Alphorn sounds conquer Schwerin: anniversary concerts in the museum village!

Alphorn sounds conquer Schwerin: anniversary concerts in the museum village!

If you stroll through the streets of Schwerin, you can currently hear the special sound of the mountains. Klaus Wißner, 77 years old, is a true master of the alphorn and brings warm, melodious tones to the north with his 3.63 meter long instrument. [nordkurier.de]. To mark the anniversary, there are two concerts that will make the hearts of the citizens beat faster.

The first concert will take place on June 21st in the museum village in Schwerin-Mueß, while the second will be performed on June 22nd at 5 p.m. in the church in Diedrichshagen. What's special about it: Admission to the anniversary concerts is included in museum admission, and entry to the church is even free. One more reason not to miss it!

Tradition meets innovation

The alphorn group “MeckAlp” has seven members who come from different places such as Boltenhagen, Zarrentin and Büchen. Traditional melodies and modern original compositions are presented here. Meike Scheel, also a member of the group, describes the calming effect of the special sounds of the alphorn, which is reminiscent of the deep, resonant tones that can carry up to ten kilometers exiting.ch. At the concerts, visitors have the opportunity to talk to the musicians and even try making sounds on the alphorn themselves.

The alphorn itself is a fascinating instrument. It has no valves or buttons and produces its sounds only through lip vibration and airflow. It is made with a lot of handwork from the best materials such as hazel spruce and special types of wood for the mouthpiece, which further improves the sound quality. Florian Gudersch, a renowned alphorn maker, would take around 70 hours to construct - a sign of dedication and love for this instrument.

News from the alphorn world

An interesting aspect that fuels the popularity of the alphorn is that it is becoming increasingly popular internationally. Offers such as trial courses and workshops are booming, and platforms such as naturtoene.ch offer comprehensive information for beginners and advanced users. Here you can also find a wide selection of sheet music and information about experienced alphorn makers naturtoene.ch.

In addition, the diversity of alphorn music has grown significantly in recent years. Increased events and festivals, such as the Federal Yodelling Festival, promote exchange among musicians and the creative development of the alphorn into different musical genres exiting.ch. The world record of 1006 alphorn players, which was only set in 2024, is another sign that interest and appreciation for this impressive instrument is increasing.

With every sound that reaches the audience, the connection to nature and tradition becomes clearer. With their sounds, the alphorn group “MeckAlp” contributes to keeping this culture alive and inspiring new generations. So you can look forward to the concerts on June 21st and 22nd! It will certainly be a feast for the senses, bringing the sound of the mountains into the hearts of the listeners.