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Linard Bardill is a Swiss musician, composer, and songwriter who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. He was born on May 18, 1956, in Chur, Switzerland, and grew up in the small village of Trun in the canton of Graubünden. Bardill's love for music began at a young age, and he started playing the guitar when he was just 12 years old. Bardill's musical journey began in the 1970s when he started performing in local clubs and festivals. He was heavily influenced by the folk music of his region and started incorporating traditional Swiss instruments like the dulcimer and the accordion into his music. Bardill's unique style of music quickly gained popularity, and he started performing in larger venues across Switzerland. In 1980, Bardill released his first album, "Linard Bardill singt Lieder aus dem Bündnerland" (Linard Bardill sings songs from Graubünden), which featured traditional Swiss folk songs. The album was a huge success and established Bardill as a prominent figure in the Swiss music scene. Bardill continued to release albums throughout the 1980s, including "Linard Bardill singt Lieder aus dem Engadin" (Linard Bardill sings songs from Engadin) and "Linard Bardill singt Lieder aus dem Oberland" (Linard Bardill sings songs from Oberland). In the 1990s, Bardill started experimenting with different genres of music and began incorporating classical elements into his compositions. He collaborated with renowned classical musicians like the pianist Andreas Vollenweider and the cellist Thomas Demenga. Bardill's music became more complex and sophisticated, and he started incorporating elements of jazz and world music into his compositions. Bardill's breakthrough came in 1995 when he released his album "Zimetschtern han i gern" (I love Christmas). The album featured Bardill's unique take on traditional Christmas carols and became an instant classic. The album won several awards, including the Swiss Music Award for Best Folk Album. Bardill continued to push the boundaries of classical music throughout the 2000s. He collaborated with the Swiss Youth Symphony Orchestra and composed several pieces for them. Bardill's music became more experimental, and he started incorporating electronic elements into his compositions. In 2008, Bardill released his album "Saitenwind" (String Wind), which featured a fusion of classical, folk, and electronic music. Bardill's music has been recognized with several awards and honors throughout his career. In 2001, he was awarded the Swiss Music Award for Best Children's Album for his album "Drachezyt" (Dragon Time). In 2009, he was awarded the Swiss Music Award for Best Folk Album for his album "Saitenwind." In 2016, he was awarded the Swiss Music Award for Lifetime Achievement. Bardill's music has also been featured in several films and television shows. His music was featured in the Swiss film "Vitus" (2006), which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Bardill's music has also been featured in several Swiss television shows, including "Tatort" and "Der Bestatter." Bardill's contributions to the world of classical music have been significant. He has pushed the boundaries of traditional Swiss folk music and incorporated classical and electronic elements into his compositions. Bardill's music has been recognized with several awards and honors, and his unique style has gained him a loyal following in Switzerland and beyond.

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