Laiz Band Embarks on a Global Musical Journey
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The Laiz band recently transported its audience around the world through music, guided by conductor christine Burkhart’s “Hop on Hop Off” program.
A Whirlwind Tour of World Cities
The concert began in Vienna with Richard strauss’s festival music, followed by a trip to Ireland, represented by Peter Graham’s “Gaelforce,” a piece capturing the raw power of nature. The journey continued to Spain, where “Compostela” evoked the spiritual atmosphere of the pilgrims’ journey on the Camino de Santiago.
The first half of the concert concluded in New York City, a metropolis described as full of energy and contrasts. Manfred Kraus performed “New York, new York,” adding his own interpretation to the iconic song.
Tango, Ancient Times, and Encores
the second half of the concert ventured into ancient times with “Carthago,” tracing the city’s history. A stop in Paris featured Leonore Kübler as a soloist on the accordion, performing melodies reminiscent of Montmartre. The musical tour continued through Prato, Prague (with the polka “Prague Alleys”), and concluded with the “At the Crossroads” gallop, depicting the chaos of rush hour.
Audience demand led to encores, including the song “Berlin Air” and a concluding performance of “My Way.”
Membership Anniversaries
During the concert, Rainer Bermann recognized membership anniversaries.F. Dreher, T. Kanal, F. Schmid,and M. Schuler were honored for 10 years of membership, while J. Senfle and T. Stehle were recognized for 20 years.
## laiz Band’s musical World Tour: A Q&A
### What was the Laiz Band’s recent performance about?
the Laiz Band recently took its audience on a global musical journey. Conducted by Christine Burkhart adn guided by the “Hop on Hop Off” program,the concert featured music representing various cities and ancient periods around the world.
### What was the name of the program that the Laiz Band performed?
the program was called “Hop on Hop Off”.
### Where did the musical journey begin?
The journey began in vienna, Austria, with Richard Strauss’s festival music.
### What other cities were featured on the musical journey?
The concert then travelled to:
* Ireland (represented by Peter Graham’s “Gaelforce”)
* Spain (with “Compostela”)
* New York City (with Manfred Kraus performing “New York, new York”)
* Ancient Carthage (with “Carthago”)
* Paris (featuring Leonore Kübler on the accordion)
* Prato
* Prague (with “Prague Alleys”)
### what musical pieces represented Ireland and Spain?
* Ireland was represented by Peter Graham’s “Gaelforce,” which captured the power of nature.
* Spain was represented by “Compostela,” which evoked the atmosphere of the pilgrims’ journey on the Camino de Santiago.
### Where did the first half of the concert conclude?
The first half of the concert concluded in New York City.
### What song did Manfred Kraus perform in New York?
Manfred Kraus performed “New York, New York.”
### What music was played in Paris?
In Paris, Leonore Kübler, played as a soloist on the accordion.
### What was the closing piece of the concert?
The concert concluded with “At the Crossroads” gallop, depicting the chaos of rush hour.
### What encores did the audience request?
The audience requested encores of “Berlin Air” and “My Way.”
### Were any members of the band recognized during the concert?
Yes, Rainer Bermann recognized members for milestone anniversaries.
### Can you list the members recognized and their anniversaries?
Absolutely! Here’s a table summarizing the membership anniversaries:
| Years of Membership | Members Honored |
|---|---|
| 10 years | F.Dreher, T. Kanal, F. Schmid, M.Schuler |
| 20 Years | J. Senfle, T. stehle |
