Christmas In Switzerland - Grisons, Valais, Ticino / Music Helvetica Audio CD 1987 

MH CD 69.2

Product Details

• Format: Audio CD
• Country: Switzerland
• Released: 1987
• Genre: Folk, World
• Style: Swiss Folk, Christmas Music

Overview

Christmas In Switzerland - Grisons, Valais, Ticino is a unique and immersive holiday album that showcases the rich Christmas traditions from three distinct regions of Switzerland: Grisons (Graubünden), Valais, and Ticino. Through a collection of regional carols and festive performances, this album captures the heart of Swiss holiday culture.

The first part of the album (tracks 1–11) features Grisons, offering a blend of Romantsch and German-speaking Christmas music from the Canton of Graubünden, perfect for listeners who want to experience the regional warmth of the Swiss Alps. The second part (tracks 12–15) transports you to Valais with Noël Valaisan, a story of the Nativity as interpreted by the villagers of Hérémence, offering an authentic glimpse into the traditions of the region. The final section (tracks 16–17) from Ticino introduces Una Notte di Natale, a small oratorio by Claudio Cavadini, blending traditional southern Swiss carols with a contemporary twist.

This album is an exceptional way to explore the diversity of Swiss Christmas music and immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the Swiss holiday season.

Track Listing

1-11. Grisons – A programme with carols and Christmas music from the Romantsch and German-speaking parts of Canton Graubünden (Grisons) – 19:30
12-15. Valais – Noël Valaisan (Jean Doetwyler) – The story of the Nativity, interpreted by the villagers of Hérémence in the Canton of Valais – 25:09
16-17. Ticino – Una Notte di Natale A Christmas Night (Claudio Cavadini) – Excerpts from a small oratorio, based on traditional carols from southern Switzerland – 8:06

Key Credits

• Artists: Various artists from Grisons, Valais, and Ticino regions of Switzerland
• Label: Music Helvetica
• Catalog Number: MH CD 69.2
• Producer: Not specified