Vienna Philharmonic 'On Holiday'
On this CD:
1. L' amico Fritz, opera in 3 acts Intermezzo
Composed by Pietro Mascagni
Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Rudolf Kempe
2. La Gioconda, opera in 4 acts Dance of the Hours
Composed by Amilcare Ponchielli
Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Rudolf Kempe
3. Notre Dame, opera Intermezzo
Composed by Franz Schmidt
Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Rudolf Kempe
4. Faust, opera Act II: Waltz
Composed by Charles Gounod
Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Rudolf Kempe
5. Die Puppenfee, ballet Ballet Music
Composed by Josef Bayer
Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Rudolf Kempe
6. Overture to "Orphée aux enfers"
Composed by Jacques Offenbach
Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Rudolf Kempe
7. Ero, der Schelm, opera Kolo (Dance)
Composed by Jakov Gotovac
Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Rudolf Kempe
8. Rosamunde, Fürstin von Cypern, incidental music, D. 797 (Op. 26)
Composed by Franz Schubert
Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Rudolf Kempe
9. Dance of the Blessed Spirits (Melody) (from "Orfeo ed Euridice"), various arrangements Dance of the Blessed Spirits
Composed by Christoph Willibald Gluck
Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Rudolf Kempe
Vienna Philharmonic 'On Holiday', Music, Josef Bayer, Christoph Willibald Gluck, Jakov Gotovac, Charles Gounod, Pietro Mascagni, Jacques Offenbach, Amilcare Ponchielli, Franz Schmidt, Franz Schubert, Rudolf Kempe, Wiener Philharmoniker, 20th/21st Century Opera, Ballet, Chamber, Chamber Music, Classical, Classical Music, French Operetta, French Romantic Opera, Italian Romantic Opera, Miscellaneous Music, Opera, Orchestral, Romantic Incidental Music for Orchestra
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- Perhaps best compilation so far
- Actually comes close to being the best
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Best of New Year's Concert
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ASIN: B0000E4N55
Release Date: 2003-12-09 |
Tracks:
- The Blue Danube Op. 314 (Waltz)
- Thunder And Lightning Op. 324
- Morning Papers Op. 279
- Bandits' Galop Op. 378
- Emperor Waltz Op. 437
- Hunting Op. 373
- Viennese Bonbons Op. 307
- Beloved Anna Polka Op. 137
- Accelerations Op. 234
- Burning Love Op. 129
- The Dragonfly Op. 210
- Overture
Tracks:
- Vienna Blood Op. 354
- Celebration March For The Recovery Of Emperor Franz Joseph I Op. 126
- Light Of Heart Op. 319 - Hans Knappertsbusch
- Without Brake Op. 238
- Music Of The Spheres Op. 235
- Pizzicato-Polka Op. 449
- Watercolours Op. 258
- On The Wing Op. 230
- Voices Of Spring Op. 410 - Johann Strauss II
- Egyptian March Op. 335
- Anna Polka Op. 117
- Tales From The Vienna Woods Op. 325 - Karl Swoboda
- On Holiday Op. 133
- Carefree Op. 271
- Radetzky March Op. 228
Customer Reviews:
Perhaps best compilation so far.......2006-06-07
For many years I have rejected the "lesser" music of Strauss family. But since New Year's concert is an institution in Classical music I have to admit that sometime I was to buy something. And since tradition is what matters most, far more important than the particular conducting or programme of every year, why not having a look at a sample of this history line of performances? I usually hate samples of works or concerts, but in this case I make an exception: here the whole is far greater than its parts. Here you have many conductors from Krauss to Ozawa (lacking Mehta and the more recent Harnoncourt and Janssons)plus Knapperstbusch (?) who was closely associated with WP albeit without conducting a NY concert. In all of them the orchestra plays splendidly. If I have to single out a conductor, it is Karajan but I should listen to all his recording to make a judgement. What is important here is that you have a sample of what tradition truly is, far outweighting a particular programme or conductor. And the reperoire: almost all favourite pieces are here. Almost: I think it is a valse,very well known, I think, featuring in other CD under Maazel, that is absent here. But the vast majority of famous walzes and polkas are here, and adding track durations it makes clear that they need 2 cds. Given that it is very probable not to have all of them in a single concert, so I commend you not to let pass this oportunity and grab this compilation, unless you want a complete concert in particular. There is another more recent but less complete, I think. 4 of 27 tracks are not taken in a NY concert, but in Sofiensalle, in another time, but all are alive, with the WP. The local edition of the CD has a brief but appropiate history of the concert series by the President of WP, Clemens Hellsberg. Besides, the double CD ends with Radevsky(?) March, with public clapping, as it should. In summary, a must.
Actually comes close to being the best.......2005-10-28
Over the years DG has recorded more of the traditional New Year's concerts from Vienna than any other company, and they've mined their stock fairly often. Here is one of the very best collections, not a haphazard potpourri but a select cross-section of the best conducting from 1957 (Josef Krips) to 2002 (Seiji Ozawa). As it happens those are two conductors I wouldn't necessarily turn to for Strauss waltzes, but their contributions are buoyant and lovely. The same is true for eveyr cut on both CDs--one really gets into the spirit of a live concert and a festive occasion. Very nice.
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- Superb collection
- Boskovsky and the Strauss Family of Vienna.
- Strauss's Lover Must Own!!!!!
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Strauss: Waltzes, Polkas & Marches
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ASIN: B0000042GN
Release Date: 1997-11-11 |
Tracks:
- Walzer, Op. 314: An der schonen, blauen Donau
- Polka schnell, Op. 373: Auf der Jagd
- Walzer, Op. 410: Fuhlingsstimmen
- Pizzicato-polka
- Op. 335: Egyptischer Marsch
- Op. 214: Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka
- Op. 173: Dynamiden-Waltzer
- Polka-Mazurka, Op. 144: Die Schwatzerin
- Walzer, Op. 270: Carnavals Botschafter
- Op. 117: Annen-Polka
- Walzer, Op. 75: Fesche Geister
- Polka schnell, Op. 278: Jokey Polka
- Walzer, Op. 235: Spharenklange
- Polka francaise, Op. 269: Feuerfest
- Op. 29a: Wettrennen-Galop
Tracks:
- Walzer, Op. 325: Geschichten aus dem Wienerwald
- Polka schnell, Op. 240: Eingesendet
- Op. 228: Radetzky-Marsch
- Op. 269: Demolirer-Polka
- Walzer, Op. 367: Du und Du
- Polka-Mazurka, Op.129: Brennende Liebe
- Op. 433: Spanischer Marsch
- Polka schnell, op.45: Bahn frei!
- Walzer, Op.258: Aquarellen
- Polka schnell, Op.393: St|rmisch in Lieb' und Tanz
- Polka-Mazurka, Op.166: Frauenherz
- Op. 411: Lagunen-Walzer
- Polka francaise, Op. 235: Piefke un Pufke
- Freuet euch des Lebens Walzer, op.340
- Musikalischer Scherz, Op.257: Perpetuum mobile
Tracks:
- Walzer, Op. 333: Wien, Weiss und Gesang
- Polka francaise, Op. 336: Im Krapfenwaldl
- Walzer, Op. 346: Tausend und ein Nacht
- Op. 156: Napoleon Marsch
- Walzer, Op. 364: Wo die Citronen blueh'n!
- Polka-Mazurka, Op. 204: Die Libelle
- Polka francaise, Op. 57: Moulinet
- Walzer, Op. 443: Seid umschlungen, Millionen
- Polka schnell, Op. 413: So angstlich sind wir nicht
- Polka-Mazurka, Op. 315: Lob der frauen
- Op. 43: Explosions Polka
- Walzer, Op. 184: Transactionen
- Polka francaise, Op. 281: Heiterer Mut
- Op. 42: Sperl Galopp
Tracks:
- Walzer, Op. 354: Wiener Blut
- Op. 211: Champagner-Polka
- Walzer, Op. 307: Wiener Bonbons
- Op. 449: Neue Pizzicato-Polka
- Walzer, Op. 114: Liebeslieder
- Ungarische Polka schnell, Op. 332: Eljen a Magyar
- Walzer, Op. 316: Krleben
- Op. 378: Banditen-Galopp
- Op. 426: Russischer Marsch
- Polka schnell, Op. 324: Unter Donner und Blitz
- Walzer, Op. 279: Morgenbler
- Polka schnell, Op. 133: Auf Ferienreisen
- Walzer, Op. 164: Dorfschwalben aus terreich
- Op. 126: Kaiser Franz Joseph I. Rettungs-Jubel-Marsch
Tracks:
- Walzer, Op. 388: Rosen aus dem S
- Polka schnell, Op. 281: Vergnzug
- Op. 437: Kaiserwalzer
- Polka schnell, Op. 319: Leichtes Blut
- Walzer, Op. 154: Loreley-Rhein-Kle
- Polka, Op. 291: 'S gibt nur a Kaiserstadt, 's gibt nur a Wien !
- Walzer, Op. 143: Schneeglhen
- Polka-Mazurka, Op. 282: Die Emancipirte
- Polka schnell, Op. 259: Mit Extrapost
- Walzer, Op. 234: Accelerationen
- Polka Francaise, Op. 372: Bitte Sch
- Op. 289: Persischer Marsch
- Walzer, Op. 212: Delirien
- Op. 365: Tik-Tak-Polka
Tracks:
- Op. 363: Fledermaus-Quadrille - Various Artists
- Polka, Op. 271: Ohne Sorgen - Various Artists
- Walzer, Op. 263: Mein Lebenslauf ist Lieb und Lust - Various Artists
- Op. 236: Orpheus-Quadrille - Various Artists
- Polka, Op. 230: Im Fluge - Various Artists
- Walzer, Op. 361: Bei uns z'Haus - Various Artists
- Schutzen-Quadrille - Various Artists
- Polka, Op. 241: Extempore - Various Artists
- Walzer, Op. 390: Nordseebilder - Various Artists
- Polka, Op. 241: Freikugeln - Various Artists
- Walzer, Op. 101: Mephistos Hollenrufe - Various Artists
- Marsch, Op. 478: Aufs Korn - Various Artists
- Walzer, Op. 329: Erinnerung an Covent-Garden - Various Artists
- Op. 152: Rudolfsheimer-Polka - Various Artists
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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:
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.
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.
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.....
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- Still A Splendid New Year's Concert Recording from the Wiener Philharmoniker and Herbert von Karajan
- A great and moving valedictory
- The best Strauss collection on CD
- Missing Battle? :-(
- Kathleen Battle's "Rite of Spring was indeed the highlight.
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Neujahrskonzert In Wien (New Year's Concert)
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ASIN: B000001G84
Release Date: 1990-10-25 |
Tracks:
- Die Fledermaus- Overture
- Sphnkle Op. 235: Music Of The Spheres Op. 235
- Anna Polka op. 117
- Delirium op. 212
- Pleasure- Train op. 281
- Pizzicato-Polka
- Beloved Anna Polka op. 137
- Thunder And Lightning op. 324
- Voice Of Spring op. 410
- Without Cares op. 271
- The Blue Danube op. 314
- Radetzky March op. 228
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For the lightness and lilt, one need look no farther than Herbert von Karajan's New Year's Day 1987 offering with the Vienna Philharmonic. Playing to the manner born, the Viennese are on their very best behavior for Karajan and summon every last nuance out of the music. Kathleen Battle sings the Voices of Spring exquisitely, and every one of the performances vibrates with life. --Ted Libbey
Customer Reviews:
Still A Splendid New Year's Concert Recording from the Wiener Philharmoniker and Herbert von Karajan.......2007-04-11
In 1986 the Wiener Philharmoniker decided to invite annually a guest conductor to conduct its popular New Year's Day concerts, which still do garner interest from devout classical music fans around the globe. The first conductor so honored, Herbert von Karajan, made the concert his own memorial tribute to the Strauss family (Johann Strauss, Johann Strauss II and Josef Strauss), emphasizing such popular pieces as the "Die Fledermaus" overture and "Voices of Spring" waltz, featuring an elegant solo from acclaimed American soprano Kathleen Battle. It still remains one of the finest concert recordings in the history of the Wiener Philharmoniker's annual concerts, holding its own against recent recordings featuring the likes of Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Mariss Jansons, Lorin Maazel, Zubin Mehta and Riccardo Muti among others. Devout fans of the Strauss family, Wiener Philharmoniker and Herbert von Karajan won't be disappointed with this memorable concert performance, which this single CD has captured almost virtually in its entirety.
A great and moving valedictory.......2007-02-16
Despite his long association with the Vienna Phil., I don't believe Karajan was invited to conduct a New Year's concert until this event in 1987. He wasn't a beloved personality, but as the DVD shows, he seemed tiny and frail that night, and he delivered the traditional New Year's greeting to the audience with obvious emotion. Death was not far from anyone's mind. For me, Karajan is the pre-eminent conductor of Johann Strauss in his generation, and all his recordings of waltzes and polkas, going back to an EMI disc made literally in the rubble of post-war Vienna, are must-listens. Here he's not as lively or alert as in the past, but the orchestra still plays beautifully and thhere's a patina of nostaliga in every bar.
Musically the high point is a ravishing Voices of Spring sung by Kathleen Battle in her most magical style. Look to other Karajan recordings for more sparkle and zest; look to this one for a once-in-a-lifetime event.
The best Strauss collection on CD.......2001-06-02
If you're looking for a single CD of the Strauss family's music, look no further than this recording of the 1987 New Year's Day concert (which is also available on DVD, and is perhaps the most recommendable Karajan concert film).
Every work is marvellously conducted, played, and recorded. Highlights include the wonderful Fledermaus Overture, Spharenklange (Music of the Spheres), and Fruhlingsstimmen (Voices of Spring, with Kathleen Battle in superb voice). As for the Blue Danube, has it ever been played more magically than on this record?
The only snag is the absence of any notes in the fold out booklet.
Missing Battle? :-(.......2000-02-29
I am a big fan of Kathleen Battle and the Vienna Philharmonic. The quality of the recording was excellent as is the case for all the New Year's Day concerts. The main reason I purchased this Cd was to hear Kathleen Battle. Although she is said to perform 3 selections this is not the case. Miss Battle only is present on one selection-Voices of Spring.
Kathleen Battle's "Rite of Spring was indeed the highlight........1999-06-18
Of the entire Strauss repertoire presented, none could compare to the splendid soprano solo by Kathleen Battle on "Rite of Spring." Ms. Battle demonstrates why, despite her Met dismissal, her colloratura remains unequalled in classical music, past and present. Certainly there has never been and will never be a soprano who can match her voice control and tonal precision. Without a doubt, hers is one of the greatest soprano voices of the century.
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- A Christmas Tradition for the Ages: Leontyne Price & Xmas
- DECEMBER 1965 IN CHICAGO
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ASIN: B0002JZ28Y
Release Date: 2004-10-12 |
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- Angels We Have Heard on High
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- O Holy Night
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A Christmas Tradition for the Ages: Leontyne Price & Xmas.......2006-05-26
This Christmas is THE Cd to own above all others, as most anyone who's heard it will tell you - critics worldwide included.
Without a doubt, the singing of soprano Leontyne Price -"La Splendissima" - is incomparable here. There has never been a soprano with a timbre so incredibly distinctive & beautiful that also infuses her music with a rare humanity and humility. Every Christmas is inauguarated with this recording at my home, and those fortunate enough to receive this CD as a gift from me, are infinitely grateful & astounded by Ms. Price's gifts.(especially those not inclined to Opera singers!)
Her collaboration here with Maestro Von Karajan is just as rewarding as all of the others including "Carmen", "Tosca", the Verdi "Requiem"(VHS/DVD), and a legendary "Il Trovatore". These (2) musical 'giants' seem to derive inspiration from each other that ignites a passionate response from each as well. Nowhere is this more evident than in their now 'classic' rendition of the Schubert "Ave Maria". Listen to the ethereal, voice-like intro of the orchestral strings that precedes Ms. Price's celestial vocalism. It's magical! The programme is diverse and deeply satisfying for the Season. Miss Price's singing, whether in this rep, singing Spirituals, the recital stage, or Grand Opera, is almost always an inveterately soulful experience. It is no less so here. Celebrate the Season (any Season you like) with "La Splendissima" Leontyne Price singing classical 'Soul' music at Christmas. Get this!!!!!!!! Note: This particular packaging includes the original picture and liner notes from the original 1960 Decca release. Its so nostalgic, and makes this collection all the more treasurable. Enjoy.
DECEMBER 1965 IN CHICAGO.......2005-12-21
The group of bored fifth grade boys are huddled into the public school library. The weeks drag on before we break for the holidays, of spending time at home with our families and the anticipated loot we'll get for Christmas. The librarian/teacher insists on playing Christmas music on the record player. We sit and giggle about the long-haired musical arrangements and the high soprano voice singing. The librarian tells us all to shut up and listen "to one of the greatest voices in the world". We do. And at that tender age I first heard the voice of Leontyne Price and this beautiful Christmas album that has been part of my holiday music ever since.
Nothing is amiss in this collection. The Price instrument was young and spontaneous, the arrangements are spectacular and von Karajan is (for once) taking a back seat to his soloist. Thank you, Mrs. Farrell, for the introduction to this wonderful album. All I have to do is put this CD on and I'm transferred back to the public school library, my classmates eagerly waiting for Christmas to come, and to my family and Christmas home in Chicago.
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- Ye GODS, what a voice! What a singer!
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George London - The Singers
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Release Date: 2001-10-09 |
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- Der Fliegende Hollander: Die Frist Ist Um
- Was Duftet Doch Der Flieder
- Der Meistersinger Von Nurnberg: Wahn! Wahn! Uberall Wahn!
- Die Walkure: Leb' Wohl, Du Kuhnes, Herrliches Kind!
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Ye GODS, what a voice! What a singer!.......2002-08-19
We have George London here in opera and Broadway. Also, what we have is a feast for the ears and, for those with computers, a feast for the eyes. This CD has the librettos for the selections and photos from London's illustrious career. And the sound! The transfers are impeccable, giving the listener the experience of being right there, with the singer and the orchestra all around. Don't worry, it plays just like a normal audio CD in ordinary CD players.
George London's voice was incredibly powerful and passionate. He was a bass-baritone, but the sound was as black as marble and as brilliant as the sun glinting off of chrome. I was surprised that he sang Broadway songs, but more so to hear them done so well. Turns out, from what I understand, that he started out in that genre, then moved on to opera. This was not the kind of voice that sounded like the common man, so if you like the `non-singing' way with this music, avoid London's versions at all costs. If, however, you love wit, charm, and clear-as-crystal diction, give him a try.
The Wagner selections catch him at his best, with a colossal version of Wotan's Farewell and an utterly searing and soul-burning version of Die Frist Ist Um from Wagner's Fliegende Hollander. This is power here, with the characters' human frailties and faults thrust out, right into our faces. I cannot recommend this album highly enough. Actually, this series, The Singers, is a treasure, and this album is one of its jewels.
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1995 New Year's Concert
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Release Date: 1995-03-21 |
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- Reiter-Marsch Op. 428
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Joy to the World
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Historische Neujahrskonzerte
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Vienna Philharmonic 'On Holiday'
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Viennese New Year: Favourite Waltzes, Polkas and Overtures
Manufacturer: Naxos
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Release Date: 1999-03-09 |
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- Favourite Waltzes, Polkas And Overtures: Voices Of Spring, Waltz, Op. 410
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- Favourite Waltzes, Polkas And Overtures: Jockey-Polka, Op. 278
- Favourite Waltzes, Polkas And Overtures: Wiener Blut, Waltz, Op. 354
- Favourite Waltzes, Polkas And Overtures: Die Libelle, Polka Mazurka, Op. 204
- Favourite Waltzes, Polkas And Overtures: Tales From The Vienna Woods, Waltz, Op. 325
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