Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Johann Strauss II with his captivating album "Legend of the Viennese Waltz." This exquisite collection, set to release on November 5, 2025, under Warner Classics, is a celebration of classical music that spans an impressive four hours and eighteen minutes. The album is a testament to Strauss II's mastery, featuring a rich tapestry of waltzes, polkas, marches, and operetta excerpts that showcase his unparalleled ability to blend elegance, wit, and charm.
From the iconic "An der schönen blauen Donau" (The Blue Danube) to the lively "Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka" and the romantic "Frühlingsstimmen" (Voices of Spring), this album is a journey through the heart of Viennese music. It includes both instrumental and vocal pieces, offering a diverse range of compositions that highlight Strauss II's versatility. Notable tracks like "Die Fledermaus" (The Bat) Overture and "Kaiser-Walzer" (Emperor Waltz) demonstrate his ability to create music that is both grand and intimate.
The album also features live recordings, adding a dynamic energy that brings the music to life. Strauss II's collaborations with other composers, such as his father Johann Strauss I, are also showcased, providing a deeper appreciation for the musical legacy of the Strauss family.
"Legend of the Viennese Waltz" is not just a collection of songs; it's an experience that invites you to explore the rich cultural heritage of Vienna through its music. Whether you're a longtime fan of classical music or a newcomer looking to discover the timeless beauty of Johann Strauss II's compositions, this album is a treasure trove of melodies that will captivate and inspire.
Tracks
Strauss II, J: An der schönen blauen Donau, Op. 314Johann Strauss II, Herbert von Karajan, Berliner Philharmoniker
Strauss II, J: Frühlingsstimmen, Op. 410Johann Strauss II, Hallé, Bryden Thomson
Strauss II, J: Die Fledermaus, Act 2: "Mein Herr Marquis" (Adele)Johann Strauss II, Diana Damrau, David Charles Abell, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Strauss II, J: Im Krapfenwald'l, Op. 336Johann Strauss II, Bramwell Tovey, Hallé
Strauss II, J: Wiener Blut, Op. 354Johann Strauss II, Wiener Johann Strauss Orchester, Willi Boskovsky
Strauss II, J: Die Tauben von San Marco, Op. 414Johann Strauss II, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Berliner Philharmoniker
Strauss II, J: Lob der Frauen, Op. 315Johann Strauss II, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Berliner Philharmoniker
Strauss II, J: Auf der Jagd, Op. 373Johann Strauss II, Wiener Johann Strauss Orchester, Willi Boskovsky
Strauss II, J: Vom Donaustrande, Op. 356 (Live)Johann Strauss II, Wiener Philharmoniker, Riccardo Muti
Strauss II, J: Leichtes Blut, Op. 319Johann Strauss II, Wiener Philharmoniker, Rudolf Kempe
Strauss II, J: Wein, Weib und Gesang, Op. 333 (Live)Johann Strauss II, Wiener Philharmoniker, Riccardo Muti
Strauss II, J: Künstlerleben, Op. 316Johann Strauss II, Wiener Johann Strauss Orchester, Willi Boskovsky
Strauss II, J: Electrophor-Polka, Op. 297 (Live)Johann Strauss II, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Wiener Philharmoniker
Strauss II, J: Das Spitzentuch der Königin: "Wo die wilde Rose erblüht" (Königin, König, Irene)Johann Strauss II, Diana Damrau, Elke Kottmair, Emily Sierra, Ernst Theis, Das Münchner Rundfunkorchester
Strauss II, J: Geschichten aus dem Wienerwald, Op. 325Johann Strauss II, Wiener Philharmoniker, Rudolf Kempe
Strauss II, J: Frühlingstimmen, Op. 410 (Sung Version)Johann Strauss II, Sumi Jo, Rudolph Bibl, Wiener Volksopernorchester
Strauss II, J: Kaiser-Franz-Joseph-I.-Rettungs-Jubel-Marsch, Op. 126Johann Strauss II, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Berliner Philharmoniker
Strauss II, J: Schatz-Walzer, Op. 418Johann Strauss II, Wiener Johann Strauss Orchester, Willi Boskovsky
Strauss II, J: Unter Donner und Blitz, Op. 324Johann Strauss II, Mariss Jansons, Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra
Strauss II, J: Champagner-Polka, Op. 211Johann Strauss II, Sir John Barbirolli, Hallé
Strauss II, J: An der schönen blauen Donau, Op. 314 (Arr. Lenaerts for Harp and Strings)Johann Strauss II, Anneleen Lenaerts, Benjamin Morrison, Gerhard Marschner, Michael Bladerer, Rainer Honeck, Raphael Flieder
Strauss II, J: Der Zigeunerbaron, Act 2: Werberlied. "Her die Hand" (Homonay, Chor)Johann Strauss II, Willi Boskovsky, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Das Münchner Rundfunkorchester
Strauss II, J: Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka, Op. 214Johann Strauss II, Herbert von Karajan, Berliner Philharmoniker
Strauss II, J: Éljen a Magyar, Op. 332 (Live)Johann Strauss II, Wiener Philharmoniker, Riccardo Muti
Strauss II, J: Wiener Bonbons, Op. 307Johann Strauss II, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Strauss II, J: Eine Nacht in Venedig, Act 2: Lied. "Treu sein, das liegt mir nicht" (Herzog)Johann Strauss II, Thomas Hampson, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Franz Welser-Möst
Strauss II, J: Wo die Zitronen blüh'n, Op. 364Johann Strauss II, Wiener Johann Strauss Orchester, Willi Boskovsky
Strauss II, J: Neue Pizzicato Polka, Op. 449Johann Strauss II, Karl Böhm, Wiener Philharmoniker
Strauss II, J: Du und Du, Op. 367Johann Strauss II, Wiener Johann Strauss Orchester, Willi Boskovsky
Strauss II, J: La chauve-souris, Act 2: Couplets. "Versez-nous le champagne" (Orlofsky, Arlette, Gaillardin, Chœur)Johann Strauss II, Franck Pourcel, Choeurs Rene Duclos, Jacques Pruvost, Liliane Berton, Pierre Fleta, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Strauss II, J: Die Fledermaus: OvertureJohann Strauss II, Plácido Domingo, Das Münchner Rundfunkorchester
Strauss II, J: Eine Nacht in Venedig, Act 1: "Sei mir gegrüßt, du holdes Venetia" (Herzog)Johann Strauss II, Franz Allers, Nicolai Gedda, Symphonie-Orchester Graunke
Strauss II, J: Tausend und eine Nacht, Op. 346Johann Strauss II, Wiener Philharmoniker, Rudolf Kempe
Strauss II, J & Strauss Jos.: Pizzicato-Polka (Transcr. Seymour for Cello Ensemble)Johann Strauss II, Josef Strauss, Gautier Capuçon, Capucelli
Strauss II, J: Wiener Blut, Act I: "Wünsch' gut'n Morgen, Herr von Pepi" - "Draußt in Hietzing gibt's a Remasuri" (Pepi, Josef)Johann Strauss II, Willi Boskovsky, Gabriele Fuchs, Heinz Zednik, Philharmonia Hungarica
Strauss II, J: Luzifer-Polka, Op. 266 (Live)Johann Strauss II, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Wiener Philharmoniker
Strauss II, J: Postillon d'amour, Op. 317 (Orch. Pichaureau)Johann Strauss II, Maurice André, Roger Boutry, Musique De La Garde Républicaine
Strauss II, J: Albion-Polka, Op. 102 (Live)Johann Strauss II, Wiener Philharmoniker, Riccardo Muti
Strauss II, J: Rosen aus dem Süden, Op. 388Johann Strauss II, Karl Böhm, Wiener Philharmoniker
Strauss II, J: Ägyptischer Marsch, Op. 335Johann Strauss II, Clemens Krauss, Wiener Philharmoniker
Strauss II, J: Wiener Blut, Act 2: Polonaise. "Ach, wer zählt die vielen Namen" (Chor)Johann Strauss II, Willi Boskovsky, Chor der Kölner Oper, Philharmonia Hungarica
Strauss II, J: Donauweibchen, Op. 427Johann Strauss II, Wiener Johann Strauss Orchester, Willi Boskovsky
Strauss II, J: Wiener Frauen, Op. 423Johann Strauss II, Wiener Johann Strauss Orchester, Willi Boskovsky
Strauss II, J: Die Bajadere, Op. 351Johann Strauss II, Wiener Philharmoniker, Riccardo Muti
Strauss II, J: Kaiser-Walzer, Op. 437 (Arr. Schoenberg for String Quartet, Piano, Flute and Clarinet)Johann Strauss II, Alban Berg Quartett, Ernst Ottensamer, Heinz Medjimorec, Wolfgang Schulz
Strauss II, J: Russischer Marsch, Op. 426 (Live)Johann Strauss II, Wiener Philharmoniker, Riccardo Muti
Strauss II, J: Eine Nacht in Venedig: Overtüre (Live)Johann Strauss II, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Wiener Philharmoniker
Strauss II, J: Der Kobold, Op. 226Johann Strauss II, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Wiener Philharmoniker
Strauss II, J: Die Fledermaus, Act 3: "O Fledermaus, o Fledermaus" (Alle)Johann Strauss II, Otto Ackermann, Anton Dermota, Christa Ludwig, Eberhard Wächter, Erich Kunz, Erich Majkut, Fred Liewehr, Gerda Scheyrer, Karl Terkal, Luise Martini, Philharmonia Chorus, Walter Berry, Wilma Lipp, Philharmonia Orchestra
Strauss II, J: Légendes de la forêt viennoise, Op. 325Johann Strauss II, Mady Mesplé, Franck Pourcel Orchestra, Franck Pourcel
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