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The [[national anthem]] of Liechtenstein is "[[Oben am jungen Rhein]]", which was written in 1850 by {{ill|Jakob Josef Jauch|it}} to the tune of "[[God Save the King]]", the national anthem of the [[United Kingdom]]. | The [[national anthem]] of Liechtenstein is "[[Oben am jungen Rhein]]", which was written in 1850 by {{ill|Jakob Josef Jauch|it}} to the tune of "[[God Save the King]]", the national anthem of the [[United Kingdom]]. | ||
One of the most notable singers from Liechtenstein is [[Al Walser]]. Other notable acts that have had success outside Liechtenstein are [[Erben der Schöpfung]] and [[Elis (band)|Elis]]. | One of the most notable singers from Liechtenstein is [[Al Walser]]. Other notable acts that have had success outside Liechtenstein are [[Erben der Schöpfung]] and [[Elis (band)|Elis]]. Another band from Liechtenstein is [[WeltenBrand]]. | ||
==Music institutions== | ==Music institutions== | ||
A popular tourist site, Liechtenstein hosts a number of [[music festival]]s, including the ''Guitar Days'', held annually. The [[Rock music|rock]] and [[metal music]] festival [[Wavejam Openair]] is held annually in [[Balzers]]. Musical organizations include the [[Liechtenstein Musical Company]]. [[Radio Liechtenstein]] was the biggest radio station in the country, until it was shut down.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-02 |title=Radio L wird am Donnerstag, um 18 Uhr, abgeschaltet |url=https://www.vaterland.li/liechtenstein/politik/radio-l-wird-am-donnerstag-um-18-uhr-abgeschaltet-art-594942 |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=Vaterland online}}</ref> There are more than 400 music associations in Liechtenstein,<ref> | A popular tourist site, Liechtenstein hosts a number of [[music festival]]s, including the ''Guitar Days'', held annually. The [[Rock music|rock]] and [[metal music]] festival [[Wavejam Openair]] is held annually in [[Balzers]]. Musical organizations include the [[Liechtenstein Musical Company]].{{cn|date=July 2025}} [[Radio Liechtenstein]] was the biggest radio station in the country, until it was shut down.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-02 |title=Radio L wird am Donnerstag, um 18 Uhr, abgeschaltet |url=https://www.vaterland.li/liechtenstein/politik/radio-l-wird-am-donnerstag-um-18-uhr-abgeschaltet-art-594942 |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=Vaterland online |language=de |trans-title=Radio L will be switched off on Thursday at 6 p.m.}}</ref> There are more than 400 music associations in Liechtenstein,<ref>{{cite web |title=Music |url=http://www.news.li/art/music.htm |website=Liechtenstein News |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050214053836/http://www.news.li/art/music.htm |archive-date=14 February 2005 }}</ref> including the Liechtenstein Musical Company and the International Josef Gabriel Rheinberger Society.{{cn|date=July 2025}} | ||
===Music education=== | ===Music education=== | ||
The [[Liechtenstein Music School]] ({{langx|de|Liechtensteinische Musikschule}}) is the most important music education institution in the country. It was opened in 1963 and became a [[Stiftung]] in 1973. Since 1968, it has been headquartered in [[Vaduz]], in the home where [[Josef Rheinberger]] was born in 1839. The Liechtenstein Music School also cooperates with public schools in providing music education for younger students.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.liechtenstein.li/en/culture/music/liechtenstein-music-school/|title=Liechtenstein Music School|publisher=Fürstentum Liechtenstein|access-date=25 June 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Liechtensteinische Musikschule |url=https://historisches-lexikon.li/Liechtensteinische_Musikschule |website=Historisches Lexikon des Fürstentums Liechtenstein |access-date=24 October 2024}}</ref> | The [[Liechtenstein Music School]] ({{langx|de|Liechtensteinische Musikschule}}) is the most important music education institution in the country. It was opened in 1963 and became a [[Stiftung]] in 1973. Since 1968, it has been headquartered in [[Vaduz]], in the home where [[Josef Rheinberger]] was born in 1839. The Liechtenstein Music School also cooperates with public schools in providing music education for younger students.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.liechtenstein.li/en/culture/music/liechtenstein-music-school/|title=Liechtenstein Music School|publisher=Fürstentum Liechtenstein|access-date=25 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210420010700/http://www.liechtenstein.li/en/culture/music/liechtenstein-music-school/|archive-date=20 April 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Liechtensteinische Musikschule |url=https://historisches-lexikon.li/Liechtensteinische_Musikschule |website=Historisches Lexikon des Fürstentums Liechtenstein |access-date=24 October 2024 |language=de}}</ref> | ||
==See also== | |||
*[[Jürg Hanselmann]], Swiss-Liechtensteiner pianist, composer and music educator | |||
*[[Marco Schädler]], Liechtensteiner composer | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 15:29, 9 July 2025
The music of Liechtenstein has produced an internationally renowned composer in Josef Rheinberger (1839–1901), who was mentor to Engelbert Humperdinck and a friend of Franz Liszt.
The national anthem of Liechtenstein is "Oben am jungen Rhein", which was written in 1850 by Template:Ill to the tune of "God Save the King", the national anthem of the United Kingdom.
One of the most notable singers from Liechtenstein is Al Walser. Other notable acts that have had success outside Liechtenstein are Erben der Schöpfung and Elis. Another band from Liechtenstein is WeltenBrand.
Music institutions
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Music education
The Liechtenstein Music School (Template:Langx) is the most important music education institution in the country. It was opened in 1963 and became a Stiftung in 1973. Since 1968, it has been headquartered in Vaduz, in the home where Josef Rheinberger was born in 1839. The Liechtenstein Music School also cooperates with public schools in providing music education for younger students.[3][4]
See also
- Jürg Hanselmann, Swiss-Liechtensteiner pianist, composer and music educator
- Marco Schädler, Liechtensteiner composer
References
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External links
- Music article in the Historical Lexicon of the Principality of Liechtenstein (in German)
- The Music Archive by the Pepi Frommelt Foundation (in German)
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