The (Sound Archive of Swiss Folk Music) is a specialized digital and physical repository dedicated to the preservation and restoration of historical Swiss traditional music. Primarily managed by Serge Schmid , the archive focuses on rescuing recordings from obsolete formats like vinyl records (LPs and 78s) and restoring them for modern listeners. Core Mission and Collection
: High-quality digital remastering of old shellac and vinyl recordings.
: Based in Altdorf, it acts as a central competence center for Swiss folk music, housing a massive archive of sheet music, literature, and sound recordings. Tonarchiv Schweizer Volksmusik
: Rare captures of family ensembles and local folk groups dating back several decades. Broader Context: National Preservation
: Recordings featuring the Alphorn , Zither , and Schwyzerörgeli (Swiss accordion). The (Sound Archive of Swiss Folk Music) is
💡 : If you are looking for a specific historical recording, the Online Collection of the Haus der Volksmusik allows you to browse thousands of digitized items from multiple archives simultaneously.
: Wordless yodeling styles, often specific to certain alpine valleys. : Based in Altdorf, it acts as a
While the Tonarchiv Schweizer Volksmusik is a significant private and regional effort, it exists alongside larger national institutions: