While it was nearly extinct by 1800, the alphorn has seen a massive revival as a symbol of Alpine identity. Alphorn | Song Texts, Lyrics & Translations
Historically, playing the alphorn at sunset served as an evening prayer in certain regions, signaling the end of the day to both the livestock and neighboring herdsmen. The Atmospheric Setting: "Wolken & Berge" Alphorn Wolken Berge
The "Clouds" and "Mountains" provide the necessary acoustic and visual backdrop that gives the alphorn its character. While it was nearly extinct by 1800, the