Gisler honored with the Golden Uristier
The Government Council of the Canton of Uri awards the "Golden Uristier" to Jonny (Ernst) Gisler from Bürgl, folk musician and composer, for his outstanding achievements in support of folk music in Uri and Switzerland.
According to a statement from the canton of Uri, Jonny Gisler has played an important role in the Central Swiss folk music scene for decades. He is comparable to the late Otto Truttmann, whose virtuoso recorder playing became famous throughout Switzerland. Jonny Gisler's harmonious compositions, reminiscent of his role model Albert Hagen, find a large audience far beyond the canton of Uri. His humorous character, his modesty and his great musical ability explain his success.
Jonny Gisler has supported the initiatives of the House of Folk Music in Altdorf since its foundation. He has performed prominently at the Alpentöne and the Altdorf Folk Music Festival. With challenging pieces and his melodious, delicate playing style, he has shaped the new dynamic in Swiss folk music.
The "Golden Uristier" badge of honor was awarded for the first time on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Uri Art and Culture Foundation in 2011. It is awarded to personalities or institutions who have created a lasting work and have rendered outstanding services to cultural life in Uri.
