Strauss, Johann, Jr.

Strauss Jr.: Favorite Waltzes
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • A light and legato approach to Strauss waltzes from the young Welser-Most
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  • Superb performances of truly great music.
 Strauss Jr.: Favorite Waltzes

Manufacturer: EMI Classics
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ASIN: B00000IOMJ
Release Date: 1999-04-20

Tracks:

  1. Artist's Life Op.316
  2. Roses From The South, Op.388
  3. 'The Gypsy Baron': Overture
  4. Tales From The Vienna Woods, Op.325
  5. Emperor Waltz, Op.437
  6. 'Die Fledermaus' Op.352: Overture
  7. On The Beautiful Blue Danube, Op.314

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars A light and legato approach to Strauss waltzes from the young Welser-Most.......2006-01-05

Franz Welser-Most was thirty in 1990 when he recorded these famous Strauss waltzes and two overtures (Gypsy Baron and Fledermaus). EMU clearly believed they had found their natural Staussian--they assigned a Thomas Hampson operetta recital and the rarely heard Simplicius to W-M. Certianly he has the touch; the Viennese rhythms are impeccable, always alive and moving. There is not a trace of the mechanical; however, W-M may be a touch too legato and light compared to a conductor like Karajan who fully dramatize these works (this is one gypsy baron without Magyar swagger or fire).

If you want waltzes that glide without touching the floor, sing sweetly, and radiate dappled sunlight, this is a five-star recording. I am holding back a star because the London Phil. doesn't play exceptionally, and I do like more drama. Even so, this super-budget CD is miles ahead of programs I've heard from Boskovsky, Mazzel, Kempe, and quite a few others.

5 out of 5 stars Looking for Vienna Ballroom Music?.......2004-11-05

This is it! A inexpensive yet elegant Strauss waltz collection featuring London Philharmonic Orchestra led by Franz Welzer-Most.

Although seven cuts is its entirety, it is over sixty-five minutes of just gorgeous sound to practice your waltz moves or just enjoy this relaxing, beautiful music.

A steal of a deal at this price.

5 out of 5 stars Superb performances of truly great music........2004-05-01

Johann Strauss II is that most rare of composers--a writer whose works gain rapturous popularity with the public while also garnering the praise of the most austere critics. Strauss was the most popular and financially successful composer of his time, travelling the world with his orchestras and making millions (yes, millions) from both his waltzes and his operettas. Meanwhile, musicians on the level of Hans von Bülow, Richard Strauss, Johannes Brahms, and Richard Wagner marvelled at the fertility of his melodic gift and the brilliance of his orchestration. For a composer, this is the ultimate dream, and none have so totally achieved it as Strauss. Perhaps Gershwin comes closest.

In these wonderful performances from the early 1990s, Frans Welzer-Möst, then the wunderkind of the conducting world, performs Strauss' finest waltzes with the London Philharmonic. If you are going to buy only one Strauss recording, let this be it. Welzer-Möst and the Philharmonic completely capture the joy and vibrancy of Strauss' music, and these renditions are possessed of an unusual rhythmic vitality. Perhaps it was the youth and enthusiasm of the conductor, but this is as fine a Strauss recording as I've ever heard.

The waltzes of Strauss capture the romantic neverland of late-19th century Vienna better than any other music. Of course, that world never actually existed, but listening to Strauss' music, one wishes it had.
Piano Transcriptions of works by Johann Strauss II
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Finally, an equal to Piers Lane!
 Piano Transcriptions of works by Johann Strauss II

Manufacturer: Angel Records
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ASIN: B000005GV6
Release Date: 1998-02-17

Tracks:

  1. Improvisation Uber Den Walzer An Der Schonen Blauen Donau
  2. Soiree De Vienne, Op.56 (Konzertparaphrase Uber Johann Strauss' Walzermotive Aus Fledemaus U.A.
  3. Paraphrase Uber Walzer-Motive Von Rosen Aus Dem Suden
  4. Kaiser-Walzer
  5. Valses-Caprices
  6. Fruhlingstimmen (To Wilhelm Blackhaus)
  7. Paraphrase Uber Walzer-Motive Von G'Schichten Aus Dem Wiener Wald
  8. Du Und Du- Walzer
  9. Fantasie Um Johann Strauss Uber Die Walzer And Der Shonen Blaunen Donau, Die Fledermaus Und Freut...
  10. Etude De Concert No.2: Tritsch-Tratsch Polka

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Finally, an equal to Piers Lane!.......2003-01-17

Before this album, Piers Lane was the only pianist to record an entire album of virtuoso piano transcriptions on Strauss waltzes. Where technically Piers Lane is more aggressive and high strung, Scherbakov's technique is fluid, effortless, and rock-solid. Most pianists would avoid music with such formidable difficulties. Scherbakov tackles each piece with an unmatched technical security. This is Russian piano playing at its best! His tone is full and warm. The charm of each piece is perfectly captured. The rhythm and rubato breath naturally. This cd has been reissued for some reason, so buy it while you can. Nearly everything Scherbakov touches turns to gold! This album is no exception!
Strauss Jr: Most Famous Waltzes The Blue Danube
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Spacious recording, Viennese charm, grand selection
  • Enjoyable Performances of Delightful Music
 Strauss Jr: Most Famous Waltzes The Blue Danube

Manufacturer: Naxos
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

WaltzesWaltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B00000746O
Release Date: 1992-06-30

Tracks:

  1. Emperor Waltz, Op. 437
  2. Voices Of Spring, Op. 410
  3. Gypsy Baron, Op. 418: Treasure Waltz
  4. Blue Danube Waltz, Op. 314
  5. Viennese Blood, Op. 354
  6. Wine, Women And Song, Op. 333
  7. Tales From The Vienna Woods Waltz, Op. 325
  8. Artist's Life Waltz, Op. 316
  9. Roses From The South, Op. 388

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Spacious recording, Viennese charm, grand selection.......2004-11-06

Although this disc can in no way compete with the musicianship and the atmospherics on Willi Boskovsky's New Year concerts with the Vienna Philharmonic, it is nonetheless praiseworthy and recommendable. Ondrej Lenard has proved often enough on disc that he is a fine conductor, and whenever one sees 'Festival Orchestra' on a CD label, one knows that the recording was (probably) made using musicians specially selected for this occasion. The thin Naxos booklet gives no details whatsoever, so it is anyone's guess who is really playing here. Nevertheless, the result is good: The recording is a good deal more direct and spacious than on many other early Naxos discs (this one was recorded in January 1988), and the playing (Strauss is taken at a comfortable speed) is rather attractive with a good deal of Viennese charm about it, despite being recorded in Bratislava in Slovakia. And the Waltz selection is grand: here are all those tunes that many of us grew up with and have always loved

4 out of 5 stars Enjoyable Performances of Delightful Music.......2004-10-16

This bargain-priced CD is a perfectly acceptable recording of Strauss Waltzes, and contains some of the most well-known ones. If you wanted one recording of Strauss Waltzes, this would be an ideal choice.

Confidently recommended
Johann Strauss Jr.: Die Fledermaus
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • A sparkling performance, full of fun and great singing
  • Need more information
  • Gorgeous voice
 Johann Strauss Jr.: Die Fledermaus

Manufacturer: Bella Voce Records
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ASIN: B000005SJ8
Release Date: 1997-01-21

Tracks:

  1. Die Flermaus: Overture
  2. Die Flermaus: Act I: No. 1 Introduction: 'Turtle Dove That Flew Away' (Alfred, Adele)
  3. Die Flermaus: Act I: Dialogue: 'Turtle Dove That Flew away' (Alfred, Adele, Rosalinde)
  4. Die Flermaus: Act I: No. 1a (Duet) - 'Oh Milady' (Adele, Rosalinde)
  5. Die Flermaus: Act I: Dialogue - 'Oh My Darling Rosaline' (Rosalinde, Alfred)
  6. Die Flermaus: Act I: No. 2 Trio - 'I Can Tell You...' (Eisenstein, Rosalinde, Blind)
  7. Die Flermaus: Act I: Dialogue - 'Poor Darling...' (Rosalinde, Eisenstein, Adele, Falke)
  8. Die Flermaus: Act I: No. 3 Duet - 'Come Along To The Ball' (Falke, Eisenstein)
  9. Die Flermaus: Act I: Dialogue - 'Well, What's Going On Here?' (Rosalinde, Eisenstein, Adele)
  10. Die Flermaus: Act I: No. 4 Trio - 'Oh, My Poor Poor Darling' (Rosalinde, Alfred)
  11. Die Flermaus: Act I: Dialogue - 'It's So Hot In Here' (Rosalinde, Alfred)
  12. Die Flermaus: Act I: No. 5 Finale - 'Drink My Darling, Drink For Me' (Alfred, Rosalinde, Frank)
  13. Die Flermaus: Act II: No. 6 Introduction - 'It's A Party...' (Chorus)
  14. Die Flermaus: Act II: Dialogue - 'Ida! Adele?...Here I Am' (Ida, Adele, Falke, Orlofsky, Yvan)
  15. Die Flermaus: Act II: No. 7 Couplets - '...I Entertain...My Guests Drink Wodka And Champagne' (Orlofsky, Einstein, Falke)
  16. Die Flermaus: Act II: Dialogue - 'Do You Like Wodka?' (Adele, Orlofsky, Einstein, Falke)
  17. Die Flermaus: Act II: No. 8 Ensemble And Couplets - 'I Want Your Kind Attention' (Orlofsky, Falke, Chorus, Adele, Eisenstein)
  18. Die Flermaus: Act II: No. 8 Ensemble And Couplets - 'My Dear Marquis, It Seems To Me' (Adele, Chorus)
  19. Die Flermaus: Act II: No. 8 Ensemble And Couplets - Dialogue - 'My Humblest Apologies, Mademoiselle Olga' (Yvan, Orlofsky, Falke, Eisenstein, Frank, Ida, Rosalinde)

Tracks:

  1. Die Fledermaus: Act II: Continuation Of Dialogue - 'Ah, What An Original Watch!' (Yvan, Orlofsky, Falke, Eisenstein, Frank, Ida, Rosalinde)
  2. Die Fledermaus: Act II: No. 9 Duet - 'How Engaging, How Exciting' (Eisenstein, Rosalinde)
  3. Die Fledermaus: Act II: Dialogue - 'That Must Be The Mysterious Count' (Frank, Adele, Chorus, Orlofsky, Ida, Rosalinde)
  4. Die Fledermaus: Act II: No. 10 Czardas - 'Songs Of My Homeland' (Rosalinde)
  5. Die Fledermaus: Act II: Dialogue - 'Thank You, Thank You' (Chorus, Ida, Rosalinde, Orlofsky, Falke, Eisenstein)
  6. Die Fledermaus: Act II: No. 11 Finale - 'Champagne!' (Orlofsky, Chorus, Adele, Ida, Eisenstein, Frank, Falke, Rosalinde)
  7. Die Fledermaus: Act II: No. 11 Finale - 'Dear Chevalier, mon bon ami' (Eisenstein, Frank, Falke, Rosalinde, Adele, Ida, Chorus, Orlofsky)
  8. Die Fledermaus: Act II: No. 11 Finale - 'Enough, My Friend, Enough!' (Orlofsky, Chorus, Eisenstein, Frank, Rosalinde, Adele, Ida, Falke)
  9. Die Fledermaus: Act III: No. 12 Entr'acte
  10. Die Fledermaus: Act III: Dialogue - 'La fleur que tu m'avais jetee' (Alfred, Frosch)
  11. Die Fledermaus: Act III: No. 13 Melodrama - 'His Majesty Will Celebrate' (Frank)
  12. Die Fledermaus: Act III: Dialogue - 'The Warden Has Come Back' (Frosch, Frank, Adele, Ida)
  13. Die Fledermaus: Act III: No. 14 Couplets - 'Ever Since I Was A Baby' (Adele, Ida, Frank)
  14. Die Fledermaus: Act III: Dialogue - 'As A Chamber...Maid You Certainly Are Liberated' (Frosch, Adele, Frank, Eisenstein, Blind, Rosalinde)
  15. Die Fledermaus: Act III: No. 15 Trio - 'To Judge This Expression' (Rosalinde, Alfred, Eisenstein)
  16. Die Fledermaus: Act III: Dialogue - 'You Dare Approach Me?' (Rosalinde, Eisenstein, Frank, Alfred, Frosch)
  17. Die Fledermaus: Act III: No. 16 Finale - 'O Eisenstein, You Must Not' (Chorus, Eisenstein, Falke, Orlofsky, Adele, Alfred, Rosalinde, Ida)

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A sparkling performance, full of fun and great singing.......2001-01-25

What a joy to find this recording! It was originally broadcast live from the San Francisco Opera in 1973. The cast is Joan Sutherland (Rosalinde), Nolan Van Way (Eisenstein), Judith Blegen (Adele), Ragnar Ulfung (Alfred), Huguette Tourangeau (Orlofsky), Bruce Yarnell (Falke), Daniel Sullivan (Dr. Blind), Spiro Malas (Frank), and Walter Slezak (Frosch). Richard Bonynge conducts.

Musically, this performance just can't be beat. Sutherland sings with beauty, intelligence, and a sure flair for comedy. Judith Blegen sings Adele's two arias with an ease that eludes most Adeles. Her coloratura in the Laughing Song sounds more like laughter than usual, without any loss of tonal beauty. Bonynge supports the singers with tempi that bring out their best. Listen to the end of the first act, when the tempo slows and Sutherland floats a few high notes over the ensemble. This sounds more like the end of the sextet in Lucia than any other Fledermaus I have ever heard. And it works!

But what really distinguishes this performance is that everybody is having fun and relishing every moment. At one point, Judith Blegen, who also studied violin, pulls out a violin and accompanies herself on it. Even Dame Joan pokes fun at herself: Spying her maid at Orlofsky's ball, she fumes, "It's Adele... and in MY gown... CUT DOWN!" Watergate was still a current event at the time of this broadcast, and the script is peppered with references to it: "The best of people are going to jail nowadays -- doctors, lawyers, even politicians" and "Are you telling the truth?... To the best of my recollection at this point in time." And could there ever be a better Frosch than Walter Slezak? Who else could handle low comedy while lending an air of Viennese charm?

The performance is in English, with occasional forays into other languages. Listen for the moment when Eisenstein and Frank, both masquerading as Frenchmen, are encouraged to speak to each other in their native language. Their exchange is in most recordings of Fledermaus, but it is so much better here where they have the advantage of playing to an audience. And Sutherland sings the Czardas (beautifully) in Hungarian. According to the program notes, she later recalled with amusement that a review of this performance said that her rendition of the Czardas was so unintelligible it may as well have been sung in Hungarian. (Incidentally, her diction is fine in this recording. You will understand all of her dialog and almost all of her singing -- I never understand all of anyone's singing in opera.)

In case it isn't obvious, I highly recommend this recording. If only there were a video....

5 out of 5 stars Need more information.......2000-10-01

This recording is great. I would almost reccommend this over Karajan's version in 1960 with Decca. I need more information. Obviously this is a live recording, but what about the rest of the cast. When was this recorded? Are the singers speaking or are there actors? And it sometimes it sounds like they're speaking dialogue in German and other times in English, so is this an English or German recording, in terms of the dialogue.

Okay, enough of my questions, about the recording. Joan Sutherland voice is heart-breakingly georgeous. I've never heard "Der Heimat" sung that way before. The audience and the laughing is intoxicating,something you can't find in studio recordings. I laughed just listening to it. If someone can help me with my questions please e-mail me at cade_cannon@hotmail.com.

5 out of 5 stars Gorgeous voice.......1999-05-11

This opera is of course no challedge to Dame Joan's phenomenal technique. But it is just amazing to me how incredibly gorgeous her voice is here. Talk about total package!
J. Strauss, Jr. Edition, Vol. 23
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    		J. Strauss, Jr. Edition, Vol. 23

    Manufacturer: Marco Polo
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    DancesDances | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
    PolkasPolkas | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
    WaltzesWaltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B0000045UK
    Release Date: 1992-12-17

    Tracks:

    1. Deutschmeister-Jubilaumsmarsch, Op.470
    2. Radhamantus-Klange, Walzer, Op.94
    3. Maria Taglioni-Polka, Op.173
    4. Wien, Mein Sinn!, Walzer, Op.192
    5. Le Beau Monde, Quadrille, Op.199
    6. Vibrationen, Walzer, Op.204
    7. Die Pariserin, Polka Francaise, Op.238
    8. Telegramme, Walzer, Op.318
    9. Indigo-Quadrille, Op.344
    10. Glucklich Ist, Wer Vergisst, Polka Mazurka, Op.368
    11. Gross-Wien, Walzer, Op.440
    12. Rasch In Der Tat!, Polka Schnell, Op.409
    J. Strauss, Jr. Edition, Vol. 27
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      		J. Strauss, Jr. Edition, Vol. 27

      Manufacturer: Marco Polo
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      DancesDances | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
      PolkasPolkas | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
      WaltzesWaltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
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      ASIN: B0000045UO
      Release Date: 1993-12-02

      Tracks:

      1. Kunstler-Quadrille, Op.71
      2. Drollerie-Polka, Op.231
      3. Aeolstone, Walzer Op.68
      4. Express Polka Schnell Op.311
      5. Gruss An Wien, Polka Francaise, Op.225
      6. Souvenir De Nizza, Walzer Op.200
      7. Spanischer Marsch, Op.433
      8. Annina, Polka Mazurka Op.415
      9. Wien, Weib Und Gesang,Walzer Op.333
      10. Sans-Souci-Quadrille, Op.63
      11. Durch's Telephon, Polka Op.439
      12. Fruhlingsstimmen, Walzer Op.410
      J. Strauss, Jr. Edition, Vol. 32
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Wiener Blut
      		 J. Strauss, Jr. Edition, Vol. 32

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      PolkasPolkas | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
      WaltzesWaltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
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      1. J. Strauss, Jr. Edition, Vol. 40

      ASIN: B0000045UT
      Release Date: 1994-07-14

      Tracks:

      1. Wiener Jubel-Gruss-Marsch, Op.115
      2. Fantasiebilder, Walzer, Op. 64
      3. Olga Polka, Op. 196
      4. Promotionen, Walzer, Op. 221
      5. Hofball-Quadrille, Op. 116
      6. Tritsch-Tratsch Polka, Op. 214
      7. Wiener Blut, Walzer, Op. 354
      8. Auf der Jagd, Polka schnell, Op. 373
      9. Methusalem-Quadrille, Op. 376
      10. Ich bin dir gut!, Walzer, Op. 455
      11. An der Wolga, Polka mazurka, Op. 425

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Wiener Blut.......2003-09-16

      The famous Strauss waltz Wiener Blut is here, and it benefits from a performance where all the repeats are observed. A far less famous waltz, Promotionen, is also included on this 76 minutes CD. It has the most solemn introduction of any Strauss waltz known to me.

      One of the many gains that comes with an exploration of this complete Johann Strauss Jnr edition is the opportunity to hear the relatively neglected quadrilles that formed a large part of the composer's output. There are two here, and they display high spirits and ingenuity aplenty.

      Johannes Wildner and the Czechoslovak orchestra are in good form here and, as usual in this series, the recording quality and the annotations are excellent.
      J. Strauss, Jr.: Die Fledermaus
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        		J. Strauss, Jr.: Die Fledermaus

        Manufacturer: Naxos
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        Strauss Jr., JohannStrauss Jr., Johann | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        OperettasOperettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        ASIN: B0000014B1
        Release Date: 1994-02-15

        Tracks:

        1. Ov - Czecho-Slovak RSO/Johannes Wildner
        2. Act I, No.1 Intro: Taubchen, Das Enflattert Ist - Josef Hopferwieser/Brigitte Karwautz
        3. Act I, No.1: Taubchen, Das Enflattert Ist - Josef Hopferwieser/Brigitte Karwautz/Gabriele Fontana
        4. Act I, No.1a Duettino: Ach, Ich Darf Nicht Hin Zu Dir - Brigitte Karwautz/Gabriele Fontana
        5. Act I, No.1A: Ach Ja. So Ein Pillerl Beruhigt Enorm - Gabriele Fontana/Josef Hopferwieser
        6. Act I, No.2 Trio: Nein, Mit Solchen Advokaten - Gabriele Fontana/John Dickie/Erich Wessner
        7. Act I, No.2: Mein Armer, Armer Gabriel - Gabriele Fontana/John Dickie/Brigitte Karwautz/Andrea Martin
        8. Act I, No.3 Duet: Komm Mit Mir Zum Souper - Andrea Martin/John Dickie
        9. Act I, No.3: Na, Was Sagst Du - Andrea Martin/John Dickie/Gabriele Fontana
        10. Act I, No.4 Trio: So Muss Allein Ich Bleiben - Gabriele Fontana/Brigitte Karwautz/John Dickie
        11. Act I, No.4: Diese Manner - Gabriele Fontana/Josef Hopferwieser
        12. Act I, No.5 Finale: Trinke, Liebchen, Trinke Schnell - Gabriele Fontana/Josef Hopferwieser/Alfred Werner
        13. Act II, No. 6 Entreact And Ens: Ein Souper Heut' Uns Winkt - Bratislava City Chor/Ladislav Holasek
        14. Act II, No. 6: Huhu, Ida - Brigitte Karwautz/Ariane Calix/Rohangiz Yachmi-Caucig/Andrea Martin
        15. Act II, No.7 Couplet: Ich Lade Gern Mir Gaste Ein - Rohangiz Yachmi-Caucig
        16. Act II, No.7: Durchlaucht, Durchlaucht - Brigitte Karwautz/John Dickie/Andrea Martin/Ariane Calix/Rohangiz Yachmi-Caucig/John Dickie
        17. Act II, No.8 Ens & Couplet: Ach, Meine Herrn Und Damen - Rohangiz Yachmi-Caucig/Andrea Martin/Bratislava City Chor/Ladislav Holasek/Rohangiz Yachmi-Caucig...
        18. Act II, No.8: Meine Herrschaften - John Dickie/Brigitte Karwautz/Adrian E. Hollander/Rohangiz Yachmi-Caucig/Andrea Martin...
        19. Act II, No.9 Duet: Dieser Anstand, So Manierlich - Gabriele Fontana/John Dickie

        Tracks:

        1. Act II, No. 9: Da!-Da Ist Sie Ja - Ariane Calix/Brigitte Karwautz/Alfred Werner/Rohangiz Yachmi-Caucig/John Dickie/Gabriele Fontana
        2. Act II, No. 10 Czardas: Klange Der Heimat - Gabriele Fontana
        3. Act II, No. 10: Na, Bin Ich Echte Ungarin - Gabriele Fontana/Rohangiz Yachmi-Caucig/Andrea Martin/John Dickie/Ariane Calix
        4. Act II, No. 11 Finale: Im Feuerstrom Der Reben - Rohangiz Yachmi-Caucig/John Dickie/Brigitte Karwautz/Alfred Werner/Andrea Martin/Gabriele Fontana...
        5. Act III, No.12 Entreact - Czecho-Slovak RSO/Johannes Wildner
        6. Act III, No.12: Taubchen, Das Enflattert Ist - Josef Hopferwieser/Hans Krammer
        7. Act III, No.13 Melodrama: Olga, Komm Her, Ida Auch - Alfred Werner
        8. Act III, No.13: Herr Direktor - Hans Krammer/Alfred Werner
        9. Act III, No.14 Couplet: Spiel' Ich Die Unschuld Vom Lande - Brigitte Karwautz/Ariane Calix/Alfred Werner
        10. Act III, No.14: Selbstverstandlich Werded Ich Sie Ausbilden Lassen - Alfred Werner/Brigitte Karwautz/Ariane Calix/Hans Krammer/John Dickie/Erich Wessner/Gabriele Fontana
        11. Act III, No.15 Trio: Ich Stehe Voll Zagen - Gabriele Fontana/Josef Hopferwieser/John Dickie
        12. Act III, No.15: Hast Du Zur Nacht Gebetet - John Dickie/Gabriele Fontana/Josef Hopferwieser/Alfred Werner/Brigitte Karwautz
        13. Act III, No.16 Finale: O Fledermaus, O Fledermaus - Gabriele Fontana/Josef Hopferwieser/John Dickie/Brigitte Karwautz/Rohangiz Yachmi-Caucig...
        Johann Strauss Jr.: Famous Waltzes, Polkas, Marches & Overtures, Vol. 2
        Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
        • Mixed Bag
        		 Johann Strauss Jr.: Famous Waltzes, Polkas, Marches & Overtures, Vol. 2

        Manufacturer: Naxos
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B0000013P5
        Release Date: 1993-02-05

        Tracks:

        1. An Der Schonen Blauen Donau (Walzer) - CSR Symphony Orchestra
        2. Indigo Und Die 40 Rauber (Overture) - Alfred Walter
        3. Wo Die Citronen Bluh'n (Walzer), Op.364 - Alfred Walter
        4. Pizzicato Polka - CSR Symphony Orchestra
        5. Tausendundeine Nacht (Walzer) - CSR Symphony Orchestra
        6. Die Fledermaus (Quadrille) - Alfred Walter
        7. Fruhlingsstimmen (Walzer) - CSR Symphony Orchestra
        8. Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka - CSR Symphony Orchestra
        9. Morgenblatter (Walzer) - Johannes Wildner

        Customer Reviews:

        3 out of 5 stars Mixed Bag.......2005-06-05

        There are many better renditions of the “Blue Danube” on the market than this rather smooth and uncontured one from Slovakia, so if you are merely looking for this Strauss super-hit, it would be advisable to go elsewhere (try Willy Boskovsky with the Vienna Philharmonic on Decca). But taken as a whole, this is still quite a pleasing disc, the nine numbers here having been, as I can only assume, culled from the Complete Johann Strauss Edition published by Marco Polo at full-price. The CSR Symphony Orchestra, directed by Ondrej Lenard, makes up for the uninspired opening with fair renditions of the “Pizzicato Polka” and the “Tausendundeine Nacht” waltz, followed later by acceptable versions of “Frühlingsstimmen” and the “Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka”. The playing is not always brilliant, but the overall impression is quite good, especially as the recorded sound is better than on a lot of early Naxos discs (the recordings here were made in 1988 and 1989): if you listen at a slightly higher volume than usual, you will notice that there is much detail captured, with some excellent bass, and only occasionally does the empty recording venue lead to that “cavernous” sound that is so often heard on Naxos. One of the most interesting pieces on this disc is the Overture to Strauss’ opera “Indigo und die 40 Räuber”, here played by the CSSR State Philharmonic from Kosice, directed by Alfred Walter. I have had occasion in the past to criticize Kosice recordings for Naxos, but here both the playing and the sound are superior to the Bratislava CSR SO; the Quadrille from “Die Fledermaus” is also given a spirited rendering by the same orchestra, and it is only the waltz “Wo die Citronen blüh’n” which fails to deliver the excitement that one can expect from Strauss. The last piece on the disc, the “Morgenblätter” (morning newspapers!), is here played by the Polish State Philharmonic, directed by Johannes Wildner, in a more than acceptable rendition in an acoustic that is obviously better than at either of the two Slovakian venues. All in all a mixed bag that can give a good deal of pleasure without in any way being ideal.
        Johann Straus II: Piano Transcriptions
        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
        • Excellent Straus transciptions
        		 Johann Straus II: Piano Transcriptions

        Manufacturer: Centaur
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        1. Johann Strauss II: Transcriptions & Paraphrases for Solo Piano
        2. Piano Transcriptions of works by Johann Strauss II

        ASIN: B0009VNC4G
        Release Date: 2005-06-28

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars Excellent Straus transciptions.......2005-11-16

        Very fine playing of Straus transcriptions, including many of the most famous themes from the Waltz King. No bombast here--just beautifully judged and nuanced renditions from a very fine pianist who obviously loves this music. Highly enjoyable. I would like to hear more from this fine artist. Good natural sound.

        Music Composers:

        1. Strauss, Johann Sr.
        2. Strauss, Josef
        3. Strauss, Richard
        4. Stravinsky, Igor
        5. Strayhorn, Billy
        6. Stucky, Steven
        7. Subotnick, Morton
        8. Suk, Josef
        9. Sullivan, Arthur
        10. Suppé, Franz Von

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