Vibrant, vivacious Viennese waltzes, polkas!
Unter Donner und Blitz (Thunder and Lightning) by Johann Strauss II
Thunder and lightning effects are amazing, percussion section is fun for enthusiasm.
Feuerfest (Fireproof) Polka by Josef Strauss
Josef Strauss ‘Fireproof’ Polka introduced a new instrument – anvils.
Eisenbahn-Lust Walzer (Railway Joy Waltz) by Johann Strauss I
If that blew the whistle, try ‘Railway Joy Waltz’.
Pizzicato Polka by Johann Strauss II and Josef Strauss
Who needs bows anyway?
Jockey Polka by Josef Strauss
Listen for the crack of whip, percussionist having a great time.
Plappermäulchen (Chatterbox) Polka by Josef Strauss
Strauss family wrote music for society dances. This Polka is dedicated to chatterbox ladies, comes complete with chattering percussion effects.
Elektro-magnetische Polka by Johann Strauss II
Strauss II Polka celebrates latest scientific developments.
Recollections of Ernst or The Carnival of Venice by Johann Strauss I
So many questions: who was Ernst? Why Venice? What’s with the soft toys?
Explosions Polka by Johann Strauss
Secret of this piece is given away in the title, with a big finish.
Loved listening to these marvellous dance works.
