Kvintet Avsenik

Ansambel Bratov Avsenik

Profile: Slovenian for "The Avsenik Brothers Ensemble" and formed by Slavko Avsenik and Vilko Avsenik in 1953 (see also writing partnership "V.S. Avsenik"), this folk band with its increasing membership would later find fame and a degree of success under the German name of Slavko Avsenik Und Seine Original Oberkrainer.

Members: Albin Rudan, Alfi Nipič, Danica Filiplič, Ema Prodnik, Franc Koren, Franc Košir, Slavko Avsenik, Vilko Avsenik

Variations: | Ansambel Bratov Avsenik | Kvintet Avsenik
Ansambel Avsenik S Pevci, Avsenik, Brata Avsenik S Pihalnim Ansamblom, Kvintet "Avsenik", Kvintet V.S. Avsenik

Ansambel bratov Avsenik was probably the most successful Slovenian band. It operated from 1953 to 1990. The group was originally a trio, which soon became a quartet and quintet Gorenjski 1955, which was renamed the Brothers Quintet hits. During the operation they released about 120 records and cassette tapes with a total circulation of more than 30 million individuals. Together they have around 670 songs.

The ensemble was also popular in Austria, Germany and elsewhere in Europe. In the German -speaking area known by the name Oberkrainer Quintett, but when it is in this area presented several other Slovenian folk groups, Original Oberkrainer. The core group was represented by Slavko hits , writing music, and his brother Vilko Ovsenik is preparing arrangements for the ensemble. Slavko has played the accordion, Vilko was clarinetist in the early years of the band .

In the rest of the world record for the label Telefunken / Teldec (first small board in 1955 , large 1957), at home, in particular, to Jugoton (the first four small plates 1957, high 1959) and later Helidon. The group had other accordion and clarinet guitarist, trumpeter and baritone, and two singers. The composition has changed over time. In 1960, at the beginning of his professional career its members consisted of : Slavko hits (accordion), Leo Ponikvar (guitar , Franc Košir (trumpet , from 1985 onwards Jože Balažic), France Teržan (clarinet, from 1961 Albin Rudan) and Mik Soss (baritone). Singer was at this time Franc Koren (until 1974) Danica and Filiplič (from 1961 to 1982 Cobble Ema). After 1974, the group sang Jožica Holy and Alfi Nipič from 1982 Joži Kališnik.

Abroad from 1962 to set up fan club and in 1989 there were a total 150 They have received several international awards for their contribution to the development of popular music and originality, as well as 31 gold records, 1 platinum diamond-and- one.

It is believed to have been Avseniki pioneers of a new genre of folk music in Central Europe and their quality in this area is indisputable. Among their greatest successes were the tracks Golici (1955, in the German version Trompeton - Echo) on the bridge, where there Murk flowering (1957), Slovenia, from where your beauty (1974), only once you've got fifty years (1981). About 70 texts written by the band Ivan Sivec.

Ansambel bratov Avsenik hits the group Gašperji ( in the German area Junge Original Oberkrainer) . In Begunje the museum collection dedicated to the ensemble. Avseniks tradition continues grandson Slavko Avsenik Saso hits with Ensemble Saša Avsenik.

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Slavko Avsenik (born November 26, 1929 in Begunje near Bled, Slovenia) is a Slovenian composer and musician. His career accomplishments place him at the worldwide pinnacle of success among ethnic popular musicians. Over forty years, the Avsenik Ensamble's original "Oberkrainer" sound became the primary vehicle of ethnic musical expression for Slovenia, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, northern Italy and the Benelux countries, spawning hundreds of Alpine orchestras in the process.

The Ensamble, known as "Ansambel bratov Avsenik" or "Slavko Avsenik und seine Original Oberkrainer" has performed before millions, including heads of state, on radio and television, and in thousands of concerts. Selling over 30 million records, Avsenik has earned thirty-one Gold, two Diamond, and one Platinum record. The "Johann Strauss of the twentieth century," Avsenik collaborated with his brother, Vilko, to produce nearly 1000 original compositions and an integral part of the Cleveland-Style legacy. The Avsenik saga began in 1953 with a band formed in Slovenia, broadcast on the Slovenian Hour from Austria, and dubbed the "Musicians of the Oberkrain" by a Vienna disc jockey. Growing in popularity, they soon began appearing in broadcasts, movies, and concerts in West Germany.