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Viennese Blood Waltz – Johann Strauss II
Explore the captivating sights of Vienna, Austria, from classic to modern, through Wiener Blut.
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Johann Strauss I
Johann Strauss Sr., or Johann Baptist Strauss, was an Austrian musical luminary who rose to fame in the 19th century. As the foremost composer of Viennese waltzes, Strauss wielded an…
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Johann Strauss II
…17-year-old Johann II seized the opportunity to openly embrace his passion for music. He began conducting his own dance band at a Viennese restaurant, marking the start of his illustrious…
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The Typewriter by Leroy Anderson
Viennese Percussionist Martin Breinschmid performs “Typewriter” with Strauß Festival Orchestra Vienna….
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Joseph Haydn’s Piano Sonata No. 46 in E Major – Played by Vadim Chaimovich
Check out Vadim Chaimovich’s “Viennese Classics for Piano” album featuring Joseph Haydn’s Piano Sonata no. 46 in E major, Hob XVI:31. You can find it on Amazon, Google Play, iTunes,…
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Andor Földes Plays Brahms Intermezzo – Op. 117, No. 1
Andor Foldes, a Hungarian-born American pianist known for his interpretations of Bela Bartok and the Viennese Classical composers, passed away at the age of 78. He died after a fall…
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Johann Strauss II – Vienna Blood Waltz, Op. 354
Johann Strauss II’s Vienna Blood Waltz, also known as Wiener Blut or Viennese Spirit, Op. 354, was first performed by the composer on April 22, 1873. For more from Johann…
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Johann Strauss II – Tales from Vienna Woods
This orchestral version of Johann Strauss II’s “Tales from the Vienna Woods” is my personal favorite. Conducted by Robert Stolz, it’s considered 100% authentic to the classical Viennese era. Despite…
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Johann Strauss – Roses from the South
…as the last composer of the classical Viennese era and his arrangement captures the essence of a Strauss waltz perfectly. This recording is 100% authentic and even surpasses the Vienna…
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Anderson & Roe Play Blue Danube Fantasy
Anderson & Roe Piano Duet perform “BLUE DANUBE FANTASY,” a new interpretation of the Blue Danube Waltzes. The composition aims to bring out the underlying emotions of the Viennese Waltz….
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Fritz Kreisler
Born on February 2, 1875, in Vienna, Austria, Fritz Kreisler was a gifted violinist and composer. His distinctive style, infused with quintessential Viennese charm, made him one of the most…
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Igor Stravinsky
…and longest phase of his career. Stravinsky’s American period was characterized by a shift towards serialism, a compositional method developed by Viennese composers Arnold Schoenberg, Alban Berg, and Anton von…
