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This month begins Octoberfest. on the Seasonal channel on cable TV they Feature German folk music. Octoberfest began in Germany in the early 1800's. Many communities in America with large German populations, There are Octoberfest events even on south America and where ever there are German communities. It began in Munich in 1810 as a celebration on the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwing of Bavaria to Princess Therese. Until 1871 there was no united German nation. It was a loose confederation of independent states and principalities. It usually lasts in Munich from late September until mid October. later it became a celebration of German agriculture. It was canceled in 1813 because of the French invasion.
On yourclassical.org in the "Favorites" section there is an entry from September 19 of 2019 that has Octoberfest music. mainly that of Richard Strauss and W. A. Mozart. Strauss' Also Sprach Zarathustra and Der Rosenkavalier and Mozart's Oboe Quartet and Piano Sonata #4. Both composers fathers were also composers in their own right. When we think of German music we think of ompa bands and polkas. There used to be two or three German radio programs in St. Louis on Sunday afternoons. There are a lot of people of German decent in St. Louis. Octoberfest is associated with German folk music and food. German food includes bratwurst, sourkraut, schnitzel and potato pancakes to name a few things. Germany is known for beer. There is usually special Octoberfest brew during this season I have never been to Octoberfest in Munich. But I have been to some events in St. Louis. it was very crowded. St. Louis has a strong German heritage. Also do much of the outlying areas in Missouri and southern Illinois.
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