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- Release Date: 08/26/2008
- 5 Disc Set
- Sales Rank: 67,391
- Label: DECCA
- UPC: 028947802235
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If one disc of waltzes, marches, and polkas by the Strauss family is too little and all their waltzes, marches, and polkas are too much, this five-disc Decca set should be just enough. Featuring former concertmaster turned waltz master Willi Boskovsky on the podium and the Wiener Philharmoniker in the pit, these performances are elegantly conducted, stylishly played, and idiomatically performed. Boskovsky knows exactly how to phrase a theme, accent a rhythm, and bend a tempo to keep the music eminently danceable. The Viennese players respond to him and the music with an effortless enthusiasm and appealing affection that make their performances nearly impossible to resist. The program includes 73 separate works from the justly famous "Blue Danube" and "Emperor Waltzes" to the nearly unknown "Letter to the Editor" to the "Seid umschlungen, Millionen!" (a take-off on the closing chorale of Beethoven's "Ninth Symphony"). Recorded in rich, warm stereo sound in the '60s and '70s, this set is the way to go for middle-of-the-road Strauss fans. James Leonard, All Music Guide
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Ultimate Strauss Family [Box Set]
Disc
1 | ||
| 1 | An der schönen, blauen Do / Johann Strauss II | |
| 2 | Auf der Jagd (Off to the / Johann Strauss II | |
| 3 | Frühlingsstimmen (Voices / Johann Strauss II | |
| 4 | Pizzicato Polka for orche / Johann II Strauss an | |
| 5 | Ägyptischer (Egyptian Mar / Johann Strauss II | |
| 6 | Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka (Ch / Johann Strauss II | |
| 7 | Geheime Anziehungskräfte / Josef Strauss | |
| 8 | Die Schwatzerin, polka ma / Josef Strauss | |
| 9 | Carnevals-Botschafter (Ca / Johann Strauss II | |
| 10 | Annen-Polka, for orchestr / Johann Strauss II | |
| 11 | Fesche Geister Waltz, for / Eduard Strauss | |
| 12 | Jockey Polka, for orchest / Josef Strauss | |
| 13 | Sphären-Klänge (Music of / Josef Strauss | |
| 14 | Feuerfest, polka for orch / Josef Strauss | |
| 15 | Wettrennen-Galopp, for or / Johann Strauss I | |
Disc
2 | ||
| 1 | Geschichten aus dem Wiene / Johann Strauss II | |
| 2 | Eingesendet (Letter to th / Josef Strauss | |
| 3 | Radetzky-Marsch, for orch / Johann Strauss I | |
| 4 | Demolirer-Polka, polka fr / Johann Strauss II | |
| 5 | Du und Du (You and You), / Johann Strauss II | |
| 6 | Brennende Liebe (Ardent L / Josef Strauss | |
| 7 | Spanischer (Spanish), mar / Johann Strauss II | |
| 8 | Bahn frei!, polka schnell / Eduard Strauss | |
| 9 | Aquarellen (Water Colors) / Josef Strauss | |
| 10 | Stürmisch in Lieb' und Ta / Johann Strauss II | |
| 11 | Frauenherz (A Woman's Hea / Josef Strauss | |
| 12 | Lagunen-Walzer (Lagoon Wa / Johann Strauss II | |
| 13 | Piefke- und Pufke-Polka, / Johann Strauss I | |
| 14 | Freuet euch des Lebens (J / Johann Strauss II | |
| 15 | Perpetuum Mobile (Perpetu / Johann Strauss II | |
Disc
3 | ||
| 1 | Wein, Weib und Gesang (Wi / Johann Strauss II | |
| 2 | Im Krapfenwald'l, polka f / Johann Strauss II | |
| 3 | Tausend und eine Nacht (A / Johann Strauss II | |
| 4 | Napoleon-Marsch, for orch / Johann Strauss II | |
| 5 | Wo die Zitronen Blüh'n! ( / Johann Strauss II | |
| 6 | Die Libelle, polka mazurk / Josef Strauss | |
| 9 | So ängstlich sind wir nic / Johann Strauss II | |
| 10 | Lob der Frauen, polka-maz / Johann Strauss II | |
| 11 | Explosions-Polka, for orc / Johann Strauss II | |
| 12 | Transaktionen, waltz for / Josef Strauss | |
| 13 | Heiterer Mut, polka franç / Josef Strauss | |
| 14 | Sperl-Galopp, for orchest / Johann Strauss I | |
Disc
4 | ||
| 1 | Wiener Blut (Vienna Blood / Johann Strauss II | |
| 2 | Champagner-Polka, musical / Johann Strauss II | |
| 3 | Wiener Bonbons (Vienna Bo / Johann Strauss II | |
| 4 | Fürstin Ninetta, operetta / Johann Strauss II | |
| 5 | Liebes-Lieder (Love Songs / Johann Strauss II | |
| 6 | Éljen a Magyar (Hail to H / Johann Strauss II | |
| 7 | Künstler-Leben (Artists' / Johann Strauss II | |
| 8 | Banditen-Galop (Bandits' / Johann Strauss II | |
| 9 | Russicher (Russian March) / Johann Strauss II | |
| 10 | Unter Donner und Blitz (T / Johann Strauss II | |
| 11 | Morgenblätter (Morning Pa / Johann Strauss II | |
| 12 | Auf Ferienreisen ("Off on / Josef Strauss | |
| 13 | Dorfschwalben Aus Osterre / Josef Strauss | |
| 14 | Kaiser Franz Josef I Rett / Johann Strauss II | |
Disc
5 | ||
| 1 | Rosen aus dem Süden (Rose / Johann Strauss II | |
| 2 | Vergnügungszug (Excursion / Johann Strauss II | |
| 3 | Kaiser-Walzer (Emperor Wa / Johann Strauss II | |
| 4 | Leichtes Blut (Light as a / Johann Strauss II | |
| 5 | Myrten-Kränze (Myrtle Wre / Johann Strauss II | |
| 6 | 's gibt nur a Kaiserstadt / Johann Strauss II | |
| 7 | Schnee-Glöckchen (Snowdro / Johann Strauss II | |
| 8 | Die Emancipierte (Emancip / Josef Strauss | |
| 9 | Mit Extrapost, for orches / Eduard Strauss | |
| 10 | Accelerationen, waltz for / Johann Strauss II | |
| 11 | Bitte schön! (If You Plea / Johann Strauss II | |
| 12 | Persischer (Persian March / Johann Strauss II | |
| 13 | Delirien Waltz, for orche / Josef Strauss | |
| 14 | Tik-Tak, polka schnell fo / Johann Strauss II | |
Ultimate Strauss Family [Box Set] | ||
| 1. | An der schönen, blauen Donau (On the Beautiful, Blue Danube), waltz for orchestra (with chorus ad lib), Op. 314 (RV 314) 9:21 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss II | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 2. | Auf der Jagd (Off to the Hunt), schnellpolka for orchestra, Op. 373 (RV 373) 2:12 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss II | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 3. | Frühlingsstimmen (Voices of Spring), waltz for orchestra (with voice ad lib), Op. 410 (RV 410) 6:09 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss II | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 4. | Pizzicato Polka for orchestra, Op. 234 2:42 | |
| Composed by Johann II Strauss and Josef | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 5. | Ägyptischer (Egyptian March), march for orchestra, Op. 335 (RV 335) 4:06 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss II | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 6. | Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka (Chit-Chat Polka), for orchestra, Op. 214 (RV 214) 2:42 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss II | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 7. | Geheime Anziehungskräfte (Dynamiden), waltz, Op. 173 8:43 | |
| Composed by Josef Strauss | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 8. | Die Schwatzerin, polka mazurka for orchestra, Op. 144 3:46 | |
| Composed by Josef Strauss | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 9. | Carnevals-Botschafter (Carnival Messages), waltz for orchestra, Op. 270 7:38 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss II | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 10. | Annen-Polka, for orchestra, Op. 117 (RV 117) 4:04 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss II | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 11. | Fesche Geister Waltz for orchestra, Op 75 7:14 | |
| Composed by Eduard Strauss | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 12. | Jockey Polka, for orchestra, Op. 278 2:11 | |
| Composed by Josef Strauss | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 13. | Sphären-Klänge (Music of the Spheres), walzer, Op. 235 8:32 | |
| Composed by Josef Strauss | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 14. | Feuerfest, polka for orchestra, Op. 269 3:00 | |
| Composed by Josef Strauss | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 15. | Wettrennen-Galopp, for orchestra, Op. 29a 1:53 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss I | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 16. | Geschichten aus dem Wienerwald (Tales from the Vienna Woods), waltz for orchestra, Op. 325 (RV 325) 11:16 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss II | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 17. | Eingesendet (Letter to the Editor), polka schnell for orchestra, Op. 240 1:52 | |
| Composed by Josef Strauss | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 18. | Radetzky-Marsch, for orchestra, Op. 228 3:01 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss I | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 19. | Demolirer-Polka, polka française for orchestra, Op. 269 (RV 269) 3:39 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss II | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 20. | Du und Du (You and You), waltz for orchestra, Op. 367 (RV 367) 7:26 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss II | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 21. | Brennende Liebe, polka mazurka, for orchestra, Op 129 4:19 | |
| Composed by Josef Strauss | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 22. | Spanischer (Spanish), march for orchestra, Op. 433 (RV 433) 4:48 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss II | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 23. | Bahn frei!, polka schnell, Op. 45 2:28 | |
| Composed by Eduard Strauss | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 24. | Aquarellen Waltz for orchestra, Op. 258 7:42 | |
| Composed by Josef Strauss | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 25. | Stürmisch in Lieb' und Tanz (Stormy in Love and Dance), polka schnell for orchestra, Op. 393 (RV 393) 2:09 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss II | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 26. | Frauenherz, polka mazurka for orchestra, Op. 166 4:08 | |
| Composed by Josef Strauss | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 27. | Lagunen-Walzer (Lagoon Waltz), for orchestra, Op. 411 (RV 411) 7:25 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss II | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 28. | Piefke- und Pufke-Polka, for orchestra, Op. 235 1:59 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss I | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 29. | Freuet euch des Lebens (Joy of Living), waltz for orchestra, Op. 340 (RV 340) 8:09 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss II | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 30. | Perpetuum Mobile (Perpetual Motion), Ein musikalischer Scherz, for orchestra, Op. 257 (RV 257) 2:57 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss II | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 31. | Wein, Weib und Gesang (Wine, Women and Song), waltz for orchestra (with voice ad lib), Op. 333 (RV 333) 9:51 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss II | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 32. | Im Krapfenwald'l, polka française for orchestra, Op. 336 (RV 336) 4:09 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss II | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 33. | Tausend und eine Nacht (A Thousand and One Nights), waltz for orchestra, Op. 346 (RV 346) 8:26 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss II | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 34. | Napoleon-Marsch, for orchestra, Op. 156 (RV 156) 2:51 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss II | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 35. | Wo die Zitronen Blüh'n! (Where the Lemons Bloom), waltz for orchestra, Op. 364 (RV 364) 8:29 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss II | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 36. | Die Libelle, polka mazurka for orchestra, Op. 204 4:26 | |
| Composed by Josef Strauss | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 37. | Moulinet Polka, for orchestra, Op. 57 3:21 | |
| Composed by Josef Strauss | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 38. | Seid umschlungen Millionen (Be United Millions), waltz for orchestra, Op. 443 (RV 443) 8:58 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss II | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 39. | So ängstlich sind wir nicht!, polka schnell for orchestra, Op. 413 (RV 413) 2:23 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss II | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 40. | Lob der Frauen, polka-mazurka for orchestra, Op. 315 (RV 315) 3:51 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss II | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 41. | Explosions-Polka, for orchestra, Op. 43 (RV 43) 2:14 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss II | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 42. | Transaktionen, waltz for orchestra, Op. 184 9:02 | |
| Composed by Josef Strauss | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 43. | Heiterer Mut, polka française for orchestra, Op. 281 3:11 | |
| Composed by Josef Strauss | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 44. | Sperl-Galopp, for orchestra ("Neueste Sperl-Galopp"), Op. 42 2:02 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss I | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 45. | Wiener Blut (Vienna Blood), waltz for orchestra, Op. 354 (RV 354) 8:11 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss II | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 46. | Champagner-Polka, musical scherzo for orchestra, Op. 211 (RV 211) 2:10 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss II | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 47. | Wiener Bonbons (Vienna Bon-Bons), waltz for orchestra, Op. 307 (RV 307) 8:37 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss II | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 48. | Fürstin Ninetta, operetta (RV 513): New Pizzicato Polka, Op. 449 3:37 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss II | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 49. | Liebes-Lieder (Love Songs), waltz for orchestra, Op. 114 (RV 114) 6:40 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss II | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 50. | Éljen a Magyar (Hail to Hungary), polka schnell for orchestra, Op. 332 (RV 332) 2:41 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss II | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 51. | Künstler-Leben (Artists' Life), waltz for orchestra, Op. 316 (RV 316) 8:27 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss II | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 52. | Banditen-Galop (Bandits' Galop), for orchestra, Op. 378 (RV 378) 2:19 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss II | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 53. | Russicher (Russian March), march for orchestra, Op. 426 (RV 426) 3:28 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss II | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 54. | Unter Donner und Blitz (Thunder and Lightning), polka schnell for orchestra, Op. 324 (RV 324) 3:10 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss II | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 55. | Morgenblätter (Morning Papers), waltz for orchestra, Op. 279 (RV 279) 9:28 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss II | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 56. | Auf Ferienreisen ("Off on Holiday"), for orchestra, Op. 133 2:37 | |
| Composed by Josef Strauss | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 57. | Dorfschwalben Aus Osterreich (Austrian Village Swallows), waltz for orchestra, Op. 164 8:05 | |
| Composed by Josef Strauss | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 58. | Kaiser Franz Josef I Rettungs-Jubel-Marsch (Jubilee March for the Return of Emperor Franz Josef I), for orchestra, Op. 126 (RV 126) 3:27 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss II | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 59. | Rosen aus dem Süden (Roses from the South), waltz for orchestra, Op. 388 (RV 388) 8:14 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss II | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 60. | Vergnügungszug (Excursion Train), polka schnell for orchestra, Op. 281 (RV 281) 2:53 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss II | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 61. | Kaiser-Walzer (Emperor Waltz), for orchestra, Op. 437 (RV 437) 10:16 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss II | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 62. | Leichtes Blut (Light as a Feather), polka schnell for orchestra, Op. 319 (RV 319) 2:33 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss II | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 63. | Myrten-Kränze (Myrtle Wreath), waltz for orchestra, Op. 154 8:00 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss II | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 64. | 's gibt nur a Kaiserstadt, 's gibt nur a Wien, polka for orchestra, Op. 291 (RV 291) 4:28 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss II | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 65. | Schnee-Glöckchen (Snowdrops), waltz for orchestra, Op. 143 (RV 143) 8:25 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss II | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 66. | Die Emancipierte (Emancipated Woman), polka mazurka for orchestra, Op. 282 3:29 | |
| Composed by Josef Strauss | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 67. | Mit Extrapost for orchestra, Op 259 "Polka Schnell" 2:04 | |
| Composed by Eduard Strauss | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 68. | Accelerationen, waltz for orchestra, Op. 234 (RV 234) 7:50 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss II | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 69. | Bitte schön! (If You Please!), polka française for orchestra, Op. 372 (RV 372) 4:08 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss II | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 70. | Persischer (Persian March), march for orchestra, Op. 289 (RV 289) 2:02 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss II | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 71. | Delirien Waltz, for orchestra, Op. 212 8:17 | |
| Composed by Josef Strauss | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
| 72. | Tik-Tak, polka schnell for orchestra, Op. 365 (RV 365) 2:44 | |
| Composed by Johann Strauss II | ||
| Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Conducted by Willi Boskovsky | ||
All Music Guide
If one disc of waltzes, marches, and polkas by the Strauss family is too little and all their waltzes, marches, and polkas are too much, this five-disc Decca set should be just enough. Featuring former concertmaster turned waltz master Willi Boskovsky on the podium and the Wiener Philharmoniker in the pit, these performances are elegantly conducted, stylishly played, and idiomatically performed. Boskovsky knows exactly how to phrase a theme, accent a rhythm, and bend a tempo to keep the music eminently danceable. The Viennese players respond to him and the music with an effortless enthusiasm and appealing affection that make their performances nearly impossible to resist. The program includes 73 separate works from the justly famous "Blue Danube" and "Emperor Waltzes" to the nearly unknown "Letter to the Editor" to the "Seid umschlungen, Millionen!" (a take-off on the closing chorale of Beethoven's "Ninth Symphony"). Recorded in rich, warm stereo sound in the '60s and '70s, this set is the way to go for middle-of-the-road Strauss fans. James Leonard
Product Details
- Format: CD
- Release Date: 08/26/2008
- Label: DECCA
- Catalog No.: 001158602
- UPC: 028947802235
- Sales Rank: 67,391
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