Johann Strauss II; Waltzes, Polkas & Overtures

On this CD:

1. An der schönen, blauen Donau (On the Beautiful, Blue Danube), waltz for orchestra (with chorus ad lib), Op. 314 (RV 314)
Composed by Johann II Strauss
Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Theodor Guschlbauer

2. Champagner-Polka, musical scherzo for orchestra, Op. 211 (RV 211)
Composed by Johann II Strauss
Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Theodor Guschlbauer

3. Kaiser-Walzer (Emperor Waltz), for orchestra, Op. 437 (RV 437)
Composed by Johann II Strauss
Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Theodor Guschlbauer

4. Leichtes Blut (Light as a Feather), polka schnell for orchestra, Op. 319 (RV 319)
Composed by Johann II Strauss
Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Theodor Guschlbauer

5. Die Fledermaus (The Bat), overture to the operetta (RV 503-1)
Composed by Johann II Strauss
Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Theodor Guschlbauer

6. Éljen a Magyar (Hail to Hungary), polka schnell for orchestra, Op. 332 (RV 332)
Composed by Johann II Strauss
Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Theodor Guschlbauer

7. Wein, Weib und Gesang (Wine, Women and Song), waltz for orchestra (with voice ad lib), Op. 333 (RV 333)
Composed by Johann II Strauss
Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Theodor Guschlbauer

8. Persischer (Persian March), march for orchestra, Op. 289 (RV 289)
Composed by Johann II Strauss
Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Theodor Guschlbauer

9. Künstler-Leben (Artists' Life), waltz for orchestra, Op. 316 (RV 316)
Composed by Johann II Strauss
Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Theodor Guschlbauer

10. Annen-Polka, for orchestra, Op. 117 (RV 117)
Composed by Johann II Strauss
Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Theodor Guschlbauer

11. Der Zigeunerbaron (The Gypsy Baron), overture to the operetta
Composed by Johann II Strauss
Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Theodor Guschlbauer

12. Perpetuum Mobile (Perpetual Motion), Ein musikalischer Scherz, for orchestra, Op. 257 (RV 257)
Composed by Johann II Strauss
Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Theodor Guschlbauer

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Johann Strauss: Waltzes and Polkas
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 Johann Strauss: Waltzes and Polkas

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5 out of 5 stars El mejor Strauss.......2004-10-02

Notoriamente incomparable este CD nos entrega lo mejor de Strauss. Es versatil, jocoso, alegre, sereno, majestuoso, pomposo, vibrante y envolvente.
Ormandy llega a un punto de versatilidad increible, no estamos frente a una gran sinfonía, ni mucho menos al mas espectacular de los grandes conciertos, sino frente a los mejores vals de la historia por lo que la orquesta debe hacer lo mejor, es genial, los sonidos espectaculares los matices, la alegria de Strauss por todos lados. La orquesta de Filadelfia se empeña en hacernos disfrutar del genio de Austria al máximo. Vaya a un gran salón y deslicese al compás del vals maravilloso o de una encantadora polka, y si no hay mucho espacio sientese y disfrute de un momento mágico inolvidable. Ormandy y Strauss de lo mejor.

5 out of 5 stars Johann Strauss: Waltzes and Polkas.......2003-05-26

I just bought this CD today and I agree with the previous review. This is a wonderful recording of Strauss' waltzes. I grew up with Antal Dorati's recording of the waltzes. However, I have not been able to find his recordings re-issued on CDs though! I wonder if Michael can let me know where to find the Dorati's Strauss CD? Thanks.

5 out of 5 stars Ormandy Suited to Strauss.......2003-05-19

Stravinsky once said, in one of his "Prince Igor" moments, that Eugene Ormandy was a perfectly good conductor of Johann Strauss. Well his insult was half-right -- Ormandy is a good conductor of Strauss' Waltzes, he just also happens to be a great conductor of everything from Bach to Wagner. I personally feel that almost all of the material Ormandy committed to disc with the Philadelphians during his association with CBS/Columbia/Sony is worth owning, and this CD of Strauss Waltzes is no exception. While I'm not a huge waltz fan (I don't own one of those big Boskovsky Boxed Sets -- not yet anyway), I do have J. Strauss CDs by Bernstein, Dorati, Kleiber, Reiner and Walter, and the Ormandy is just as vibrant and joyous as any of the previously mentioned collections. I guess the one thing that does separate the Ormandy from the others is that it is the only one available at budget line. So with this title, you can waltz through the night and still have enough money left for drinks.
The Strauss Family: Waltzes, Polkas & Overtures - Willi Boskovsky/Johann Strauss Orchestra of Vienna (6 CD's)
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    Johann Strauss , Johann Strauss II , Josef Strauss , Eduard Strauss , Willi Boskovsky , Johann Strauss Orchestra of Vienna , and Vienna Symphony
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    5. Strauss: The Best of Vienna

    ASIN: B0002RUAFG
    Release Date: 2004-11-02

    Tracks:

    1. Radetzky-Marsch, Op. 228
    2. Sigh Galop, Op. 9
    3. Blue Danube, Op. 314
    4. Artist's Life, Op. 316
    5. Tales From The Vienna Woods, Op. 325
    6. Wine, Woman And Song, Op. 333
    7. Vienna Blood, Op. 354
    8. Roses From The South, Op. 388
    9. Voices Of Spring, Op. 410
    10. Emperor Waltz, Op. 437

    Tracks:

    1. Features Section Waltz, Op. 293
    2. Flight Of Fancy, Op. 215
    3. Accelerations, Op. 234
    4. Ever More Cheerful, Op. 235
    5. Carnival's Ambassador, Op. 270
    6. Leading Article, Op. 273
    7. Morning Papers, Op. 279
    8. Pamphlets, Op. 300
    9. New Vienna, Op. 342

    Tracks:

    1. Carnival Pictures, Op. 357
    2. Where The Lemon Trees Blossom, Op. 364
    3. Du Und Du, Op. 367
    4. Kiss Waltz, Op. 400
    5. Lagoon Waltz, Op. 411
    6. Treasure Waltz, Op. 418
    7. Viennese Women, Op. 427
    8. Danube Maidens, Op. 427
    9. Explosions-Polka, Op. 43
    10. Champagner-Polka, Op. 211
    11. Fancy-Dress Parade, Op. 240
    12. Episode, Op. 296

    Tracks:

    1. Pleased As Punch, Op. 301
    2. Express, Op. 311
    3. Light As A Feather, Op. 319
    4. Thunder And Lightning, Op. 324
    5. Long Live Hungary, Op. 332
    6. Im Krapfenwald'l, Op. 336
    7. At The Double, Op. 348
    8. From The Banks Of The Danube, Op. 356
    9. Greetings From Austria, Op. 359
    10. At The Hunt, Op. 373
    11. I-Tipferl, Op. 377
    12. Bandits' Galop, Op. 378
    13. New Pizzicato Polka, Op. 449
    14. The Carnival In Rome
    15. The Bat
    16. Cagliostro In Vienna
    17. Blindman's Bluff

    Tracks:

    1. The Queen's Lace Handkerchief
    2. A Night In Venice
    3. The Gypsy Baron
    4. Pearls Of Love, Op. 39
    5. Village Swallows From Austria, Op. 164
    6. Secret Powers Of Attraction, Op. 173
    7. Delirious, Op. 212
    8. Watercolours, Op. 258
    9. My Life's Course Is Love And Joy, Op. 263

    Tracks:

    1. Masks, Op. 33
    2. Forward!, Op. 127
    3. Off On Holiday, Op. 133
    4. The Gossip, Op. 144
    5. Woman's Heart, Op. 166
    6. Sport, Op. 170
    7. All Sorts, Op. 219
    8. In Flight, Op. 230
    9. Chatterboxes, Op. 245
    10. Typographical Letters, Op. 252
    11. Fireproof!, Op. 269
    12. Without A Care!, Op. 271
    13. Artists Greeting, Op. 274
    14. Jockey, Op. 278
    15. Line Clear!, Op. 45
    16. Where One Laughs And Lives, Op. 108
    17. Non-Stop, Op. 112
    18. Below The Enns, Op. 121
    19. Alpine Rose, Op. 127
    20. Delight In Travel, Op. 166
    21. Out Of Hand, Op. 168
    22. Carnival Letter, Op. 203
    23. With Pleasure, Op. 228
    24. With The Breakes Off, Op. 238
    Strauss: Waltzes, Polkas & Marches
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    • Boskovsky and the Strauss Family of Vienna.
    • Strauss's Lover Must Own!!!!!
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    Release Date: 1997-11-11

    Tracks:

    1. Walzer, Op. 314: An der schonen, blauen Donau
    2. Polka schnell, Op. 373: Auf der Jagd
    3. Walzer, Op. 410: Fuhlingsstimmen
    4. Pizzicato-polka
    5. Op. 335: Egyptischer Marsch
    6. Op. 214: Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka
    7. Op. 173: Dynamiden-Waltzer
    8. Polka-Mazurka, Op. 144: Die Schwatzerin
    9. Walzer, Op. 270: Carnavals Botschafter
    10. Op. 117: Annen-Polka
    11. Walzer, Op. 75: Fesche Geister
    12. Polka schnell, Op. 278: Jokey Polka
    13. Walzer, Op. 235: Spharenklange
    14. Polka francaise, Op. 269: Feuerfest
    15. Op. 29a: Wettrennen-Galop

    Tracks:

    1. Walzer, Op. 325: Geschichten aus dem Wienerwald
    2. Polka schnell, Op. 240: Eingesendet
    3. Op. 228: Radetzky-Marsch
    4. Op. 269: Demolirer-Polka
    5. Walzer, Op. 367: Du und Du
    6. Polka-Mazurka, Op.129: Brennende Liebe
    7. Op. 433: Spanischer Marsch
    8. Polka schnell, op.45: Bahn frei!
    9. Walzer, Op.258: Aquarellen
    10. Polka schnell, Op.393: St|rmisch in Lieb' und Tanz
    11. Polka-Mazurka, Op.166: Frauenherz
    12. Op. 411: Lagunen-Walzer
    13. Polka francaise, Op. 235: Piefke un Pufke
    14. Freuet euch des Lebens Walzer, op.340
    15. Musikalischer Scherz, Op.257: Perpetuum mobile

    Tracks:

    1. Walzer, Op. 333: Wien, Weiss und Gesang
    2. Polka francaise, Op. 336: Im Krapfenwaldl
    3. Walzer, Op. 346: Tausend und ein Nacht
    4. Op. 156: Napoleon Marsch
    5. Walzer, Op. 364: Wo die Citronen blueh'n!
    6. Polka-Mazurka, Op. 204: Die Libelle
    7. Polka francaise, Op. 57: Moulinet
    8. Walzer, Op. 443: Seid umschlungen, Millionen
    9. Polka schnell, Op. 413: So angstlich sind wir nicht
    10. Polka-Mazurka, Op. 315: Lob der frauen
    11. Op. 43: Explosions Polka
    12. Walzer, Op. 184: Transactionen
    13. Polka francaise, Op. 281: Heiterer Mut
    14. Op. 42: Sperl Galopp

    Tracks:

    1. Walzer, Op. 354: Wiener Blut
    2. Op. 211: Champagner-Polka
    3. Walzer, Op. 307: Wiener Bonbons
    4. Op. 449: Neue Pizzicato-Polka
    5. Walzer, Op. 114: Liebeslieder
    6. Ungarische Polka schnell, Op. 332: Eljen a Magyar
    7. Walzer, Op. 316: Krleben
    8. Op. 378: Banditen-Galopp
    9. Op. 426: Russischer Marsch
    10. Polka schnell, Op. 324: Unter Donner und Blitz
    11. Walzer, Op. 279: Morgenbler
    12. Polka schnell, Op. 133: Auf Ferienreisen
    13. Walzer, Op. 164: Dorfschwalben aus terreich
    14. Op. 126: Kaiser Franz Joseph I. Rettungs-Jubel-Marsch

    Tracks:

    1. Walzer, Op. 388: Rosen aus dem S
    2. Polka schnell, Op. 281: Vergnzug
    3. Op. 437: Kaiserwalzer
    4. Polka schnell, Op. 319: Leichtes Blut
    5. Walzer, Op. 154: Loreley-Rhein-Kle
    6. Polka, Op. 291: 'S gibt nur a Kaiserstadt, 's gibt nur a Wien !
    7. Walzer, Op. 143: Schneeglhen
    8. Polka-Mazurka, Op. 282: Die Emancipirte
    9. Polka schnell, Op. 259: Mit Extrapost
    10. Walzer, Op. 234: Accelerationen
    11. Polka Francaise, Op. 372: Bitte Sch
    12. Op. 289: Persischer Marsch
    13. Walzer, Op. 212: Delirien
    14. Op. 365: Tik-Tak-Polka

    Tracks:

    1. Op. 363: Fledermaus-Quadrille - Various Artists
    2. Polka, Op. 271: Ohne Sorgen - Various Artists
    3. Walzer, Op. 263: Mein Lebenslauf ist Lieb und Lust - Various Artists
    4. Op. 236: Orpheus-Quadrille - Various Artists
    5. Polka, Op. 230: Im Fluge - Various Artists
    6. Walzer, Op. 361: Bei uns z'Haus - Various Artists
    7. Schutzen-Quadrille - Various Artists
    8. Polka, Op. 241: Extempore - Various Artists
    9. Walzer, Op. 390: Nordseebilder - Various Artists
    10. Polka, Op. 241: Freikugeln - Various Artists
    11. Walzer, Op. 101: Mephistos Hollenrufe - Various Artists
    12. Marsch, Op. 478: Aufs Korn - Various Artists
    13. Walzer, Op. 329: Erinnerung an Covent-Garden - Various Artists
    14. Op. 152: Rudolfsheimer-Polka - Various Artists

    Amazon.com

    Boskovsky's encyclopedic collection with the Vienna Philharmonic, recorded between 1957 and 1976, is as close to definitive as one is likely to get. There was a special camaraderie between Boskovsky and the Philharmonic--he was a member of the orchestra's violin section for 37 years and conducted their New Year's Day concerts from 1955 until 1979. There was also a special empathy that these performers, as custodians of a tradition going back to its origins, felt for the music of the Strauss family. It comes across quite wonderfully on these mid-price CDs, which have been painstakingly remastered for an edition every collector should have. --Ted Libbey

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Superb collection.......2006-03-07

    If you love or are just curious about the music of Vienna's Strauss family, this is the box set for you. You need look no further. Willi Boskovsky and the Vienna Philharmonic set the standards for the performance of these sublime waltzes, polkas and marches. The sound is fine, too, even though the recordings are not new. This is, quite simply, a magnificent set. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

    5 out of 5 stars Boskovsky and the Strauss Family of Vienna........2003-06-12

    A long series of Strauss music recordings conducted by Willi Boskovsky provides the contents of this slender, super-compact box of 6 CDs. Those who collected the original issues should check the contents before jettisoning them, because not everything has been reissued here. I especially regret that the vocal version of "An der schönen blauen Donau" has been omitted.

    No combination has ever excelled Willi Boskovsky and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in performing this repertoire. Although the waltzes, polkas, quadrilles, marches and overtures were performed over and over again by these musicians, there is never a hint of workaday routine or staleness to be heard here. Everything seems to unfold naturally. Each item's inherent character is displayed. Tiny nuances and felicities of phrasing and a balance that favors the melody and reduces the accompaniment make these performances inimitable. The performance of "Morgenblätter" seems to provide a tad more excitement and impact than the other 85 items.

    The recordings were made between 1960 and 1976. They are studio recordings, not deriving from the famous New Year concerts, and all but the few items from the very earliest year provide excellent sound.

    5 out of 5 stars Strauss's Lover Must Own!!!!!.......2001-10-09

    Budget Price..... Recording and sound are good to excellence .... Let's enjoy and touch the spirits of Vienna now.....
    Johann Strauss, Josef Strauss: Waltzes & Polkas
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    Tracks:

    1. Tales From The Vienna Woods Op. 325 - Waltz
    2. The Hunt Op. 373: Polka schnell
    3. Pizzicato-Polka
    4. Thunder And Lightning Op. 324: Polka schnell
    5. Vienna Blood Op. 354: Waltz
    6. The Blue Danube Op. 314: Waltz
    7. Emperor Waltz Op. 437: Waltz
    8. Annen-Polka Op. 117: Polka
    9. Chit-Chat Polka Op. 214: Polka
    10. Delirium Op. 212: Waltz
    11. Perpetuum mobile Op. 257: Musical Joke

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Essential Strauss, beautifully performed, and a bargain.......2005-09-05

    Karajan was Austrian, and however far from home he roamed, to his dying day he never lost his touch with Johann Strauss. This is one of his analog collecitonns of Struass waltzes--all the old goodies--and it couldn't be better. I would rate this one of my desert island choices.
    Strauss Family Waltzes & Polkas, Vol. 2
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        ASIN: B0000013P5
        Release Date: 1993-02-05

        Tracks:

        1. An Der Schonen Blauen Donau (Walzer) - CSR Symphony Orchestra
        2. Indigo Und Die 40 Rauber (Overture) - Alfred Walter
        3. Wo Die Citronen Bluh'n (Walzer), Op.364 - Alfred Walter
        4. Pizzicato Polka - CSR Symphony Orchestra
        5. Tausendundeine Nacht (Walzer) - CSR Symphony Orchestra
        6. Die Fledermaus (Quadrille) - Alfred Walter
        7. Fruhlingsstimmen (Walzer) - CSR Symphony Orchestra
        8. Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka - CSR Symphony Orchestra
        9. Morgenblatter (Walzer) - Johannes Wildner

        Customer Reviews:

        3 out of 5 stars Mixed Bag.......2005-06-05

        There are many better renditions of the “Blue Danube” on the market than this rather smooth and uncontured one from Slovakia, so if you are merely looking for this Strauss super-hit, it would be advisable to go elsewhere (try Willy Boskovsky with the Vienna Philharmonic on Decca). But taken as a whole, this is still quite a pleasing disc, the nine numbers here having been, as I can only assume, culled from the Complete Johann Strauss Edition published by Marco Polo at full-price. The CSR Symphony Orchestra, directed by Ondrej Lenard, makes up for the uninspired opening with fair renditions of the “Pizzicato Polka” and the “Tausendundeine Nacht” waltz, followed later by acceptable versions of “Frühlingsstimmen” and the “Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka”. The playing is not always brilliant, but the overall impression is quite good, especially as the recorded sound is better than on a lot of early Naxos discs (the recordings here were made in 1988 and 1989): if you listen at a slightly higher volume than usual, you will notice that there is much detail captured, with some excellent bass, and only occasionally does the empty recording venue lead to that “cavernous” sound that is so often heard on Naxos. One of the most interesting pieces on this disc is the Overture to Strauss’ opera “Indigo und die 40 Räuber”, here played by the CSSR State Philharmonic from Kosice, directed by Alfred Walter. I have had occasion in the past to criticize Kosice recordings for Naxos, but here both the playing and the sound are superior to the Bratislava CSR SO; the Quadrille from “Die Fledermaus” is also given a spirited rendering by the same orchestra, and it is only the waltz “Wo die Citronen blüh’n” which fails to deliver the excitement that one can expect from Strauss. The last piece on the disc, the “Morgenblätter” (morning newspapers!), is here played by the Polish State Philharmonic, directed by Johannes Wildner, in a more than acceptable rendition in an acoustic that is obviously better than at either of the two Slovakian venues. All in all a mixed bag that can give a good deal of pleasure without in any way being ideal.
        Strauss: Viennese Waltzes & Polkas
        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
        • Incredible, easily overlooked recording.
        • El mejor Strauss
        • Strong Defense for Traffic Jams and Road Rage...
        • Best rendition of Johann Strauss watzes I have heard
        		 Strauss: Viennese Waltzes & Polkas
        Johann Strauss II , Eugene Ormandy , and Philadelphia Orchestra
        Manufacturer: Sony
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B0000027V1
        Release Date: 1992-06-02

        Tracks:

        1. The Blue Danube Waltz, Op.314
        2. Viennese Blood Waltz, Op.354
        3. Annen-Polka Op.117
        4. Chit Chat-Polka Op.214
        5. Tales From The Vienna Woods, Op.325
        6. Neue Pizzicato-Polka Op.449
        7. Voices Of Spring, Op.410
        8. Pizzicato-Polka
        9. Thunder And Lightning, Quick Polka, Op.324
        10. Roses From The South, Waltz Op.388
        11. Hunting, Quick Polka, Op.373
        12. Thousand And One Nights, Waltz, Op.346
        13. Wine, Women And Song, Waltz Op.333

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars Incredible, easily overlooked recording........2007-07-10

        This CD to my recollection has not been rated in the Penguin Guide. Its omission from this compendium is regrettable as I must place these renderings of Strauss pieces among the very finest I have ever heard. The trademark CBS/Philiadelphia sonics on the vintage 1950s/1960s recording are superb. Indeed this may be among the finest of CBS's records of the Philadelphia Orchestra that I have ever heard. The Blue Danube Waltz and the Tales of the Vienna Woods tracks demonstrate the nearly unparalleled heights reached in this era by the Philadelphia Orchestra string section. Having heard now nearly 20 years of New Year's Days Concerts as a benchmark for Strauss Family pieces, I can only marvel at how this recording brings forth the sheer excellence and polish of the Philadelphia Orchestra under Eugene Ormandy. Fans of the Strauss Family and Ormandy/Philadelphia will find this CD becoming a reliable favorite .

        5 out of 5 stars El mejor Strauss.......2004-12-05

        Notoriamente incomparable este CD nos entrega lo mejor de Strauss. Es versatil, jocoso, alegre, sereno, majestuoso, pomposo, vibrante y envolvente.
        Ormandy llega a un punto de versatilidad increible, no estamos frente a una gran sinfonía, ni mucho menos al mas espectacular de los grandes conciertos, sino frente a los mejores vals de la historia por lo que la orquesta debe hacer lo mejor, es genial, los sonidos espectaculares los matices, la alegria de Strauss por todos lados. La orquesta de Filadelfia se empeña en hacernos disfrutar del genio de Austria al máximo. Vaya a un gran salón y deslicese al compás del vals maravilloso o de una encantadora polka, y si no hay mucho espacio sientese y disfrute de un momento mágico inolvidable. Ormandy y Strauss de lo mejor.

        5 out of 5 stars Strong Defense for Traffic Jams and Road Rage..........2002-06-26

        ...slip this recording of Johann Strauss' famous waltzes and polkas as rendered by Ormandy and Orchestra, et al, in your car CD or tape player and step into another world in which that guy in the SUV cutting in front of you does not matter to you much. You know that you've heard these great pieces before (the Blue Danube and the orchestral folk music that seem to wind their way in many movies or commercials). They can alter your mood--to relax mode--even if you are not driving. And the price makes this a terribly great product.

        4 out of 5 stars Best rendition of Johann Strauss watzes I have heard.......1999-06-17

        If you love Johann Strauss, this is the best version of his waltzes I have heard. The music is both lively and the cd contains many of the classic waltzes we have heard over and over. I am ordering my second cd in case something happens to the first one. I have many classical cd's, but I find myself going back to this one most often.
        Strauss in Vienna: Famous Waltzes, Marches and Polkas
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          		Strauss in Vienna: Famous Waltzes, Marches and Polkas

          Manufacturer: Nimbus Records
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B0000037HW
          Release Date: 1998-01-27

          Tracks:

          1. Wiener Blut. Walzer, Op.354
          2. Beliebte Annen-Polka, Op.137
          3. Hectograph. Schnell-Polka, Op.186
          4. Leichtes Blut. Polka Schnell, Op.186
          5. Fledermaus-Quadrille, Op.363
          6. Kettenbrucke-Walzer, Op.4
          7. Damen-Souvenir-Polka, Op.236
          8. Wien Bleibt Wien! Marsch
          9. Humoreske (Rondo)
          10. Egyptischer Marsch, Op.335
          11. Tag Und Nacht. Polka, Op.93
          12. The Merry Black Widow
          13. Kunstler-Leben. Walzer, Op.316
          14. Neue Pizzicato-Polka, Op.449 - Quintett Wien Q
          15. Wiener Kreuzer-Polka, Op.220
          16. Radetzky-Marsch, Op.228
          17. Auf Ferienreisen! Schnell-Polka, Op.133
          Johann Strauss Jr.: Famous Waltzes, Polkas, Marches & Overtures, Vol. 3
          Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
          • Jolly Selection
          		 Johann Strauss Jr.: Famous Waltzes, Polkas, Marches & Overtures, Vol. 3

          Manufacturer: Naxos
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B0000013P6
          Release Date: 1993-02-05

          Tracks:

          1. Zigeunerbaron (Ov) - CSR SO/Martin Sieghart
          2. Accelerationen (Walzer), Op.234 - CSR SO/Ondrej Lenard
          3. Bitte schon (Polka), Op.372 - CSR State PO/Alfred Walter
          4. Du und du (Walzer), Op.367 - CSR SO/Ondrej Lenard
          5. Im Krapfenwald (Polka), Op.336 - CSR State PO/Richard Edlinger
          6. Wiener Blut (Walzer), Op.354 - CSR SO/Ondrej Lenard
          7. Eygptian March, Op.335 - CSR SO/Ondrej Lenard
          8. Neu-Wien (Walzer), Op.342 - CSR State PO/Alfred Walter
          9. Leichtes Blut (Polka), Op.319 - Polish State PO/Oliver Dohnanyi

          Customer Reviews:

          3 out of 5 stars Jolly Selection.......2005-06-05

          The five Naxos volumes of “Famous Waltzes, Polkas, Marches and Overtures” by Johann Strauss II are, I assume, collated from the Marco Polo edition of the complete works of Strauss and have been published at full price. Strauss was, of course, first and foremost a composer of dance music, but listening to this series makes it perfectly obvious that he was a lot more than that; perhaps it is no wonder that Brahms was said to be one of his admirers.
          This third volume contains quite a jolly selection including some very well-known pieces: the overture to the Gypsy Baron, the waltz Im Krapfenwaldl (complete with birdsong-imitations), the superb waltz Wiener Blut and the Egyptian March, composed for the opening of the Suez Canal. But the other pieces on the disc are also all worth hearing. The performances by the CSR Symphony Orchestra of Bratislava, the CSR State Philharmonic of Kosice (Slovakia) and the Polish State Philharmonic are generally adequate – nobody would mistake them for the Vienna Philharmonic, but they obviously enjoyed playing these pieces under the leadership of a total of five conductors. Perhaps surprisingly, there are practically no variations in the acoustic or sound quality.

          Music Track:

          1. Johann Strauss II: Wienerblut
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          4. Locklair: Choral Music - Portland Chorale (Windswept the Trees)
          5. Matthison-Hansen: Concert for Organ/Nielsen: Commotio,Op.58
          6. Mozart: Clarinet Quintet; Trio
          7. Mozart: "Haydn" Quartets, Vol. 1
          8. Mozart: Piano Concertos 9 & 27 / Melvyn Tan
          9. Mozart: String Quartets Nos. 17 & 18
          10. Mozart: Violin Concertos 1, 2, & 5

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