T he Strauss family was one of music's greatest dynasties. In this glittering disc, we hear such classics as the Radetzky March of Johann Strauss I, and his son, Johann Strauss II's overture to Der Zigeunerbaron (The Gypsy Baron), one of the enduring masterpieces of the Viennese concert repertoire. The irresistibly exciting Unter Donner und Blitz (Thunder and Lightning) offers thunderous delight, whilst Ander schenen blauen Donau (On the Beautiful Blue Danube) is one of the most unforgettable melodies ever written. Strauss the Elder's second son, Josef, was an outstanding composer in his own right, as demonstrated by the frenzy of excitement that is the Jokey-Polka (Jockey-Polka). After positions as Chief Conductor of Prague State Opera and First Permanent Conductor of Leipzig Opera, Johannes Wildner was the General Music Director of the New Philharmonic Orchestra of Westphalia (Germany) for ten years from 1997. His years of experience as a member of the Vienna Philharmonic and the Vienna State Opera Orchestra have given his conducting a distinctive stamp.

Tracklist:

Der Zigeunerbaron: Der Zigeunerbaron: Overture
Geheime Anziehungskrafte, Waltz, Op. 173, "Dynamiden"
Annen-Polka, Op. 117
Jokey Polka (Schnell), Op. 278
Geschichten Aus Dem Wienerwald (Tales From The Vienna Woods), Waltz, Op. 325
Unter Donner Und Blitz (Thunder And Lightning), Polka, Op. 324
Un Ballo In Maschera, Quadrille, Op. 272
Auf Ferienreisen!, Polka, Op. 133
An Der Schonen, Blauen Donau (The Beautiful Blue Danube), Waltz, Op. 314
Champagner-Polka, Op. 211
Radetzky March, Op. 228 : Radetzky March, Op. 228

UPC: 636943535325
Label: Marco Polo
Release Date: 10.30.12
Format: CD

Johannes Wildner - Strauss Family: Favorite Dances (CD)