Music of Liechtenstein
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The music of Liechtenstein
has produced an internationally renowned composer in Josef Rheinberger
(1839–1901), who was mentor to Humperdinck and a friend of Franz Liszt
.
The national anthem
of Liechtenstein is "Oben am jungen Rhein
", which was written in 1850 by Jakob Josef Jauch to the tune of "God Save the Queen
", the national anthem of the United Kingdom
.
s, including the Guitar Days, held annually, and Schubertiade
, held in Feldkirch, Vorarlberg
. The rock
and metal music festival Wavejam Openair is held annually in Balzers
. Musical organizations include the Liechtenstein Musical Company. Radio Liechtenstein is the biggest radio station in the country, and is known throughout German-speaking Europe. There are more than 4000 music associations in Liechtenstein, including the Liechtenstein Musical Company and the International Josef Gabriel Rheinberger Society.
, in the home where Josef Rheinberger was born in 1839. The Liechtenstein School of Music also cooperates with public schools in providing music education for younger students
Liechtenstein
The Principality of Liechtenstein is a doubly landlocked alpine country in Central Europe, bordered by Switzerland to the west and south and by Austria to the east. Its area is just over , and it has an estimated population of 35,000. Its capital is Vaduz. The biggest town is Schaan...
has produced an internationally renowned composer in Josef Rheinberger
Josef Rheinberger
Josef Gabriel Rheinberger was a German organist and composer, born in Liechtenstein.-Short biography:...
(1839–1901), who was mentor to Humperdinck and a friend of Franz Liszt
Franz Liszt
Franz Liszt ; ), was a 19th-century Hungarian composer, pianist, conductor, and teacher.Liszt became renowned in Europe during the nineteenth century for his virtuosic skill as a pianist. He was said by his contemporaries to have been the most technically advanced pianist of his age...
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The national anthem
National anthem
A national anthem is a generally patriotic musical composition that evokes and eulogizes the history, traditions and struggles of its people, recognized either by a nation's government as the official national song, or by convention through use by the people.- History :Anthems rose to prominence...
of Liechtenstein is "Oben am jungen Rhein
Oben am jungen Rhein
Oben am jungen Rhein , sung to the same tune as God Save the Queen, has been the national anthem of Liechtenstein since 1963, when the lyrics were altered ....
", which was written in 1850 by Jakob Josef Jauch to the tune of "God Save the Queen
God Save the Queen
"God Save the Queen" is an anthem used in a number of Commonwealth realms and British Crown Dependencies. The words of the song, like its title, are adapted to the gender of the current monarch, with "King" replacing "Queen", "he" replacing "she", and so forth, when a king reigns...
", the national anthem of the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
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Music institutions
A popular tourist site, Liechtenstein hosts a number of music festivalMusic festival
A music festival is a festival oriented towards music that is sometimes presented with a theme such as musical genre, nationality or locality of musicians, or holiday. They are commonly held outdoors, and are often inclusive of other attractions such as food and merchandise vending machines,...
s, including the Guitar Days, held annually, and Schubertiade
Schubertiade
A Schubertiade is an event held to celebrate the music of Franz Schubert.-History:During Schubert's lifetime, these events were generally informal, unadvertised gatherings, held at private homes...
, held in Feldkirch, Vorarlberg
Feldkirch, Vorarlberg
- Schools :* Bundesgymnasium und Bundesrealgymnasium Feldkirch * Bundeshandelsakademie und Bundeshandelsschule Feldkirch* Bundesoberstufenrealgymnasium und Bundesrealgymnasium Schillerstrasse...
. The rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
and metal music festival Wavejam Openair is held annually in Balzers
Balzers
Balzers is a village and community located in southern Liechtenstein. As of the 2005 census, the community has a total population of 4,420. The main part of the village is situated along the east bank of the Rhine.- History and Culture :...
. Musical organizations include the Liechtenstein Musical Company. Radio Liechtenstein is the biggest radio station in the country, and is known throughout German-speaking Europe. There are more than 4000 music associations in Liechtenstein, including the Liechtenstein Musical Company and the International Josef Gabriel Rheinberger Society.
Music education
The Liechtenstein School of Music is the most important music education institution in the country. It is headquartered in VaduzVaduz
Vaduz is the capital of the principality of Liechtenstein and the seat of the national parliament. The town, located along the Rhine, has about 5,100 inhabitants , most of whom are Roman Catholic. Its cathedral is the seat of a Roman Catholic archbishop....
, in the home where Josef Rheinberger was born in 1839. The Liechtenstein School of Music also cooperates with public schools in providing music education for younger students