With ’s Basler Läggerli, David Rossel has created a charming and humorous choral piece that blends Basel local color, dialect, and musical wit. The text by Gustav Küry – known for his pointed yet affectionate dialect poetry – describes the traditional Basel biscuit in a playfully poetic manner.
Rossel sets the lyrics to the well-known melody of “Ein Männlein steht im Walde”, providing instant recognition and giving the piece a folksy, almost nursery-rhyme-like character. The three-part arrangement for men’s choir (Tenor, Baritone, Bass) is of moderate difficulty, requiring good intonation, rhythmic precision, and a feel for both language and humor.
This original combination of Basel dialect culture, classic folk melody, and cheeky text interpretation makes the song a little gem in the men’s choir repertoire – especially well-suited for performances with a regional theme or as a lighthearted concert closer.
A version for women’s choir is also available.
