Our sister sea shantey group....BREITLING in Rostock, Germany
The History
Breitlings Rostock The former Rostock "Breitling shanty group" dedicated since its founding in 1986, the interpretation of the traditional maritime song good.
Under the motto "maritime force singing" songs in different languages like German, Low German, Altflämisch, Russian or French, but usually presented in the Navigator English. Become remote from swaying and Musikantenstadl' idyll takes Breitlings all stereotypes the wind out of the sails. The wide and now vocally mature repertoire includes mostly polyphonic a cappella songs that were sung especially on the tall ships to work, so authentic shanties, but also fishing songs, Walfängerballaden and instrumentals. In addition to singing sometimes comes a thrifty instrumentation by banjo, guitar, tin-whistle, accordion, drum and bagpipe used.
A special highlight of our informative and often humorous presentation is to be mentioned. When the opportunity this platform up or in English is integrated into the program.
Slow and steady wins can only be good. Over time it is Breitlings able to increase the awareness and popularity, but without claim to reach as many people or to satisfy different tastes. Numerous performances led Breitlings in various parts of Germany, the Czech Republic, Holland, Belgium and International Festivals of Sea Music to Wilhelmshaven, Bristol / UK, Portsmouth / UK, Liverpool / UK, Vilnius / LT, Halmstad / S, Kingston upon Hull / UK and Nysted / DK.
Breitling has participated in numerous radio and television broadcasts. You will find us in recordings under Youtube .
Under the motto "maritime force singing" songs in different languages like German, Low German, Altflämisch, Russian or French, but usually presented in the Navigator English. Become remote from swaying and Musikantenstadl' idyll takes Breitlings all stereotypes the wind out of the sails. The wide and now vocally mature repertoire includes mostly polyphonic a cappella songs that were sung especially on the tall ships to work, so authentic shanties, but also fishing songs, Walfängerballaden and instrumentals. In addition to singing sometimes comes a thrifty instrumentation by banjo, guitar, tin-whistle, accordion, drum and bagpipe used.
A special highlight of our informative and often humorous presentation is to be mentioned. When the opportunity this platform up or in English is integrated into the program.
Slow and steady wins can only be good. Over time it is Breitlings able to increase the awareness and popularity, but without claim to reach as many people or to satisfy different tastes. Numerous performances led Breitlings in various parts of Germany, the Czech Republic, Holland, Belgium and International Festivals of Sea Music to Wilhelmshaven, Bristol / UK, Portsmouth / UK, Liverpool / UK, Vilnius / LT, Halmstad / S, Kingston upon Hull / UK and Nysted / DK.
Breitling has participated in numerous radio and television broadcasts. You will find us in recordings under Youtube .