Most Beautiful Vienna Waltzes

On this CD:

1. An der schönen, blauen Donau (On the Beautiful, Blue Danube), waltz for orchestra (with chorus ad lib), Op. 314 (RV 314)
Composed by Johann II Strauss

Conducted by Joseph Francek

2. Accelerationen, waltz for orchestra, Op. 234 (RV 234)
Composed by Johann II Strauss

Conducted by Joseph Francek

3. Dorfschwalben Aus Osterreich Waltzes, Op 164
Composed by Josef Strauss

Conducted by Joseph Francek

4. Wo die Zitronen Blüh'n! (Where the Lemons Bloom), waltz for orchestra, Op. 364 (RV 364)
Composed by Johann II Strauss

Conducted by Joseph Francek

5. Liebes-Lieder (Love Songs), waltz for orchestra, Op. 114 (RV 114)
Composed by Johann II Strauss

Conducted by Joseph Francek

6. Künstler-Leben (Artists' Life), waltz for orchestra, Op. 316 (RV 316)
Composed by Johann II Strauss

Conducted by Joseph Francek

Tracks:

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

Customer Reviews:

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.

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.

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.

Tracks:

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

Customer Reviews:

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

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

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Straus: Waltzes And Overtures

Manufacturer: Angel Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Waltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

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Strauss: Most Famous Waltzes and Marches, Vol. 1

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Strauss: Most Famous Waltzes and Marches, Vol. 1

Manufacturer: Amadis
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Polkas | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

Waltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B00000IL3N
Release Date: 2000-10-07

Strauss: The Most Famous Waltzes (Box Set)

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Strauss: The Most Famous Waltzes (Box Set)

Manufacturer: Delta
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Binding: Audio CD

Waltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

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Tracks:

On The Beautiful Blue Danube, Op.314
Roses From The South, Op.388
Be United Millions, Op.443
Where The Lemon Trees Blossom, Op.364
Artist's Life, Op.316
Treasure Waltz ( From 'The Gypsy Baron'), Op.418

Tracks:

Vienna Blood, Op.354 - Vienna Strauss-Orch/Joseph Francek
At Home, Op.361 - Sofia PO/Norbert Neukamp
Accelerations, Op.234 - Vienna Strauss-Orch/Joseph Francek
Sounds Of The Spheres, Op.235 - Sofia PO/Norbert Neukamp
My Life Is Love And Pleasure, Op.263 - Sofia PO/Norbert Neukamp
Village Swallows From Austria, Op.164 - Vienna Strauss-Orch/Joseph Francek

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The Most Famous Vienna Waltzes

Manufacturer: Delta
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Waltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

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Tracks:

On The Beautiful Blue Danube - Vienna Strauss Orchestra
On The Beautiful Blue Danube: Roses From The South - Vienna Strauss Orchestra
On The Beautiful Blue Danube: Be United Millions - Vienna Strauss Orchestra
On The Beautiful Blue Danube: Where The Lemon Trees Blossom - Vienna Strauss Orchestra
On The Beautiful Blue Danube: Artist's Life - Vienna Strauss Orchestra
On The Beautiful Blue Danube: Treasure Waltz (From 'The Gypsy Baron') - Vienna Strauss Orchestra

Tracks:

Tales From The Vienna Woods: Voices Of Spring - MOST FAMOUS WALTZES
Tales From The Vienna Woods: Little Danube Women - MOST FAMOUS WALTZES
Tales From The Vienna Woods: Kiss Waltz - MOST FAMOUS WALTZES
Tales From The Vienna Woods: Lagoon Waltz - MOST FAMOUS WALTZES
Tales From The Vienna Woods: Cagliostro Waltz - MOST FAMOUS WALTZES
Tales From The Vienna Woods: Rat House Ball Dance - MOST FAMOUS WALTZES
Tales From The Vienna Woods: Pictures From The North Sea - MOST FAMOUS WALTZES
Tales From The Vienna Woods - MOST FAMOUS WALTZES

Tracks:

Vienna Blood - Vienna Strauss Orchestra
Vienna Blood: At Home - Vienna Strauss Orchestra
Vienna Blood: Accelerations - Vienna Strauss Orchestra
Vienna Blood: Sounds of the Spheres - Vienna Strauss Orchestra
Vienna Blood: My Life Is Love And Pleasure - Vienna Strauss Orchestra
Vienna Blood: Village Swallows From Austria - Vienna Strauss Orchestra

Tracks:

Emperor Waltz: Wine, Women And Song - MOST FAMOUS WALTZES
Emperor Waltz: Love Songs - MOST FAMOUS WALTZES
Emperor Waltz - MOST FAMOUS WALTZES
Emperor Waltz: Morning Papers - MOST FAMOUS WALTZES
Emperor Waltz: Loreley-Rhein Chimes - MOST FAMOUS WALTZES
Emperor Waltz: Court Ball Dances - MOST FAMOUS WALTZES

Tracks:

Vienna Bon-Bons: Enjoy Your Life Waltz - Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
Vienna Bon-Bons: You And You From 'The Fledermaus' - Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
Vienna Bon-Bons: Vienna Bon-Bons Waltz - Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
Vienna Bon-Bons: Deliriums - Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
Vienna Bon-Bons: Sound Of Mary - Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
Vienna Bon-Bons: Espana - Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
Vienna Bon-Bons: Sirenenzauber - Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
Vienna Bon-Bons: The Ice Skater - Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra