Beschreibung
Exploring wind music as a vital pillar of intangible cultural heritage, this volume traces its development across history and into the digital age. Through diverse lenses, from choral collaborations in Germany to the reception of Rimsky-Korsakov in Spain and the preservation of historical collections in Austria, the authors examine how brass and wind ensembles reflect social, technological, and political shifts. Bridging deep historical research with forward-looking insights into AI-generated music, this edition of Alta Musica celebrates the role of wind music in shaping cultural identity.
Yannick Wey is a musicologist at Bern University of Applied Sciences, specializing in traditional music of the Alpine region and wind music.
