Memorials, Name Days, and aristocratic connections were just some of the many incentives for Johann Strauss the Elder to pour forth his unrivalled series of Waltzes, Quadrilles and Polkas for his ravenous Viennese public. During 1846-47 such opportunities included a work to honor the celebrated singer Jenny Lind (Swedish Songs), whilst New Year provided a supreme example of his festive skill. Nor did he ignore the professions: lawyers and doctors received dedicatory Waltzes, and so did a couple of much beloved comic book characters. Since September 2002 Christian Pollack has been principal guest conductor of the Slovak Sinfonietta Zilina. For the Naxos and Marco Polo labels he has made a number of recordings of classical Viennese music, notably the work of the Strauss family, Ziehrer, SuppÃ© and KomzÃ¡k.

Tracklist:

Charivari-Quadrille, Op. 196
Bouquets, Walzer, Op. 197
Landlich, Sittlich!, Walzer, Op. 198
Neujahrs-Polka, Op. 199
Souvenir De Carneval 1847, Quadrille, Op. 200
Themis-Klange, Walzer, Op. 201
Eisele- Und Beisele-Sprunge, Polka, Op. 202
Herz-Tone, Walzer, Op. 203
Helenen-Walzer, Op. 204
Triumph-Quadrille, Op. 205
Najaden-Quadrille, Op. 206
Schwedische Lieder, Walzer, Op. 207

UPC: 636943534120
Label: Marco Polo
Release Date: 4.24.12
Format: CD

Christian Pollack - Johann Strauss Edition 21 (CD)