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Alphorn sounds and gratitude: Wiedenbauer's return to Bad Tölz!
Martin Wiedenbauer returns to Bad Tölz on June 29th and leads a free concert by the alphorn group “Schwäbische Franken”.
Alphorn sounds and gratitude: Wiedenbauer's return to Bad Tölz!
On Sunday, June 29th, Martin Wiedenbauer returns to Bad Tölz, an event that will be celebrated with great gratitude and musical sounds. Wiedenbauer, a native of Großeglsee (municipality of Dietramszell), is known as a former “postboy messenger” in Bad Tölz. After surviving a serious illness, he brings both memories and gratitude back to his hometown.
With him come the approximately 25 brass players from the “Schwäbische Franconian” alphorn group, which he founded over 20 years ago. For the first time, the group will give a concert at the Tölzer Kalvarienberg, which is part of a small concert tour. Wiedenbauer, who acts as the group's overall leader, has already celebrated numerous successes with the “Swabian Franks” and has performed in Austria, Berlin, Lourdes and South Tyrol, among others. The concert in Bad Tölz will take place from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and admission is free.
The history of the “Swabian Franconia”
The alphorn group was formed in early summer 2004 from the Bachenau Alphorn Trio. The founding members are Hansjörg Mühlbeyer and Martin Wiedenbauer, with Mühlbeyer taking over the musical direction and Wiedenbauer acting as organizer and overall director. The group has had an impressive journey, including performances at the papal visit of Benedict XVI. in 2007, 2010 and 2012. In January 2012 the name was changed to “Swabian Franconia”, which gave the group a new identity.
The group's repertoire includes a wide range of traditional alphorn music, ranging from hymns to polkas. Overall, the group is part of the Baden-Württemberg Alphorn Association, which has around 600 players. The alphorns themselves are an impressive 3.60 meters long and weigh nine kilograms each, making the performances even more impressive.
With their concert in Bad Tölz, the group not only wants to present their musical skills, but also strengthen the connection to Martin Wiedenbauer's homeland and celebrate the positive memories of the past years. The return to Bad Tölz will certainly be an unforgettable experience for Wiedenbauer and the region.
For further information on the group's history and its performances that enrich the cultural landscape, readers can visit Merkur and Schwäbische Franconia.