Hans Niederdorfer

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Hans Niederdorfer (born May 13, 1938 in Chur ; † July 23, 2016 in Trimmis ) is a Swiss clarinet player, conductor and composer from Trimmis in the canton of Graubünden .

He was a trained radio electrician and worked as a music producer , music publisher and concert organizer. At the age of 23 in 1961, he founded the Ländlerkapelle Via Mala . The name is derived from a well-known gorge that flows through the Hinterrhein above Thusis . A year later the first record with his interpretations came out, which was followed by around 30 more.

Since then, the clarinetist has usually performed with two accordionists and a bass violinist . In this way he developed an unmistakable style that corresponds to a synthesis between the Bündner and Central Switzerland styles. His best-known own composition is the Länders So hemmers gera (that's how we like it) . In addition, many of his Scottish compositions are very popular. He also moderated radio shows on local radio. He used to be the Graubünden correspondent for the folk music journal on Swiss Radio DRS 1 by and with Wysel Gyr . Hans Niederdorfer also took care of the Swiss folk music scene.

The Schweizer Landesfonotek lists over 200 sound carriers on which he either participates or compositions by him are played.

Awards

  • Golden treble clef 1997 for his services as a country musician, composer and publisher, as well as for his committed, exemplary commitment to the maintenance and promotion of folk music.
  • November 17, 2000 Acknowledgment award from the Canton of Graubünden, in recognition of his great services as a country musician, composer and publisher, as well as his commitment to the maintenance and promotion of country music.
  • November 29, 2002 Terra Grischuna Prize, this prize is awarded to a person who has made a name for himself with special ideas and commitment for Graubünden and its residents.

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personal data
SURNAME Niederdorfer, Hans
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Swiss clarinet player, conductor and composer
DATE OF BIRTH May 13, 1938
PLACE OF BIRTH Chur
DATE OF DEATH 23rd July 2016
Place of death Trimmis