Original scientific paper
THE NOCKALM QUINTETT AS A REPRESENTATIVE OF FOLKLORISTIC MUSIC IN AUSTRIA
Michael Weber
; Institute of Musicology of the University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
Abstract
At present, the Nockalm Quintett is one of the leading
representatives of the folkloristic music scene in Austria. With its
"songs for the heart", in which stereotype descriptions of love
scenarios predominate, it appeals to more and more listeners. The
Nockalm Quintett offers recreation from arduous daily routines by
means of their simply-structured lyrics and music, by inviting the
audience to take an active part, and by emphasizing the ties to their
home. These "romantics of folk music" seem to guarantee high
audience ratings to directors in the mass media business world.
Keywords
folkloristic music; folklike music; Austria
Hrčak ID:
33497
URI
Publication date:
15.12.1999.
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