– Arrangement –
Leo Ascher
Fahr’n ma ‘naus in’s Liebhartstal
Arrangement for
Voice, Accordion & String Trio
Leonhard Waltersdorfer
written by:
Leo Ascher
lyrics by:
Fritz Löhner-Beda, Fritz Lunzer
arranged by:
Leonhard Waltersdorfer
comissioned by:
Gschaftlhuaba Schrammeln
AKM registration number:
27394001

Fahr’n ma ’naus in’s Liebhartstal is a song by Leo Ascher with lyrics by Fritz Löhner-Beda and Fritz Lunzer, associated with the Viennese operetta and popular song tradition of the early twentieth century.

In this arrangement for Gschaftlhuaba Schrammeln, the tenor line remains at the centre, supported by a transparent string and accordion texture. Subtle humour shapes the setting: brief, playfully integrated quotations — including references to The Third Man Theme, Mozart’s Rondo alla Turca, and Johann Strauss’ Die Fledermaus — appear as fleeting asides within the otherwise traditional framework.

These inserted gestures function less as parody than as affectionate commentary, adding an additional layer of wit while preserving the melodic character of the original.

Instrumentation

  • Voice (tenor)
  • Violin 1
  • Violin 2, Desk Bell (e)
  • Violoncello
  • Accordion