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Johann Strauss – Roses from the South
This is my favorite orchestral version of the waltz “Roses from the South” by Johann Strauss. It’s performed by the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Robert Stolz. Stolz is known…
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Johann Strauss II – Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka, Op. 214
Johann Strauss II (1825-1899) was an Austrian composer known as “the king of the Waltz.” He came from a family of musicians, including his father and brothers. Despite his father’s…
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Robert Schumann – Dichterliebe, Op. 48 – Part 1 of 4
…was recorded in Salzburg in 1956, featuring Fischer-Dieskau and Gerald Moore on piano. The songs beautifully capture the poet’s sensitive and nuanced responses to themes of flowers, dreams, and fairy-tales….
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Tchaikovsky – Chinese Dance from The Nutcracker Suite
The Nutcracker Suite is a festive classic known for its stunning visuals and captivating dance numbers. It beautifully depicts a childlike dream world where toys come to life, flowers dance,…
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Johann Strauss I – Kettenbrücke Walzer, Op. 4
Enjoy the beautiful waltz Kettenbrücke Walzer by Johann Strauss Sr.
