Das Beste vom Walzerkönig – The Best of the King of Waltzes (2-CD Set)  

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Product Information

• Catalog Number: 176010-2
• UPC: 036244763029
• Product Type: 2-CD Set – Digital Audio CD
• Title: Das Beste vom Walzerkönig / The Best of the King of Waltzes
• Artist: Johann Strauss (Featuring works by Johann Strauss Sr. and Johann & Josef Strauss, Sons)
• Series: Golden Classics
• Total Playing Time:                             Manufactured by: PILZ Compact Disc, Germany
  • CD 1: 61:14
  • CD 2: 56:19
• Distributed by: PILZ Media Group
• Release Year: 1992

Overview

Experience the timeless elegance and infectious energy of Johann Strauss with "Das Beste vom Walzerkönig – The Best of the King of Waltzes." This exquisite 2-CD set from the Golden Classics series features a carefully curated selection of Strauss's most beloved waltzes, polkas, marches, and other dance music masterpieces. Performed by the esteemed Orchester der Wiener Volksoper and conducted by Carl Michalski and Alfred Scholz, this collection encapsulates the spirit of Viennese musical tradition, offering an unforgettable journey through the art of the waltz.

Product Features

• Extensive Repertoire:
  Enjoy an array of iconic pieces including:
  • Kaiserwalzer (Emperor Waltz) op. 437 by Johann Strauss, Sohn
  • Künstlerleben (Artist's Life) op. 316
  • Unter Donner und Blitz (Thunder and Lightning) op. 324
  • Pizzikato-Polka by Johann & Josef Strauss, Söhne
  • Rosen aus dem Süden (Roses from the South) op. 388
  • Seid umschlungen, Millionen (Be Embraced, Millions) op. 443 by Johann Strauss, Sohn
  • Vergnügungszug (Luxury Train) op. 281
  • Radetzky-Marsch (Radetzky March) op. 228 by Johann Strauss, Vater
  • Wein, Weib und Gesang (Wine, Wife and Songs) op. 333
  • Einzugsmarsch (Entry March) op. 327
  • Accelerationen op. 234 by Johann Strauss, Sohn
  • Wo die Zitronen blüh'n (Where the Lemons Blossom) op. 364
  • Dorfschwalben aus Österreich (Swallows from Austria) op. 164 by Josef Strauss, Sohn
  • Persischer Marsch (Persian March) op. 289
  • Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka op. 214 by Johann Strauss, Sohn
  • Frühlingsstimmen (The Voices of Springtime) op. 410
  • Geschichten aus dem Wiener Wald (Tales from the Viennese Woods) op. 325 by Johann Strauss, Sohn
• Dual Volume Presentation:High-Quality Digital Audio:
  • Volume I: Presents the first half of this magnificent collection.
  • Volume II: Continues with additional masterpieces, creating a complete portrait of Strauss’s musical genius.
• 
  This release is mastered to deliver pristine sound quality, faithfully capturing the lush orchestration and rhythmic drive of Strauss’s compositions.
• Renowned Performers:
  Performed by the Orchester der Wiener Volksoper under the baton of Carl Michalski (Volume I) and Alfred Scholz (Volume II), ensuring authentic Viennese sound and style.

Track Listing (Selected Highlights)

CD 1 (Volume I)

1. Kaiserwalzer (Emperor Waltz) op. 437 – 11:16
2. Künstlerleben (Artist's Life) op. 316 – 10:34
3. Unter Donner und Blitz (Thunder and Lightning) op. 324 – 2:42
4. Pizzikato-Polka (Johann & Josef Strauss, Sons) – 3:15
5. Rosen aus dem Süden (Roses from the South) op. 388 – 9:42
6. Seid umschlungen, Millionen (Be Embraced, Millions) op. 443 – 10:09

CD 2 (Volume II)

1. Vergnügungszug (Luxury Train) op. 281 – 2:52
2. Radetzky-Marsch (Radetzky March) op. 228 – 2:55
3. Wein, Weib und Gesang (Wine, Wife and Songs) op. 333 – 6:11
4. Einzugsmarsch (Entry March) op. 327 – 2:51
5. Accelerationen op. 234 (Johann Strauss, Sohn) – 8:59
6. Wo die Zitronen blüh'n (Where the Lemons Blossom) op. 364 – 6:00
7. Dorfschwalben aus Österreich (Swallows from Austria) op. 164 (Josef Strauss, Sohn) – 9:21
8. Persischer Marsch (Persian March) op. 289 – 2:19
9. Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka op. 214 (Johann Strauss, Sohn) – 2:38
10. Frühlingsstimmen (The Voices of Springtime) op. 410 – 7:32
11. Geschichten aus dem Wiener Wald (Tales from the Viennese Woods) op. 325 (Johann Strauss, Sohn) – 12:38

(For the complete track listing and detailed timings, please refer to the enclosed booklet.)

Publishers

Manufactured by PILZ Compact Disc, Germany, and distributed by PILZ Media Group.
This release is part of the Golden Classics series.
For more information or inquiries, please contact your local distributor.

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