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Waltzes By Johann Strauss Arranged By Schoenberg, Berg & Webern / The Philharmonics

Accentus Music

DVD

$27.99 Oct 25, 2011

Also available on Blu-ray

The Philharmonics:
Tibor Ková? first violin, Shkëlzen Doli second violin, Thilo Fechner viola, Stephan Koncz cello, Ödön Rácz double bass, Daniel Ottensamer clarinet, František Jánoška piano

Guests: Walter Auer flute, Christoph Traxler harmonium

The Philharmonics, the ensemble founded by members of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, fill the Café Sperl with some of the most authentically Viennese sounds imaginable – the Strauss waltzes that Schoenberg, Berg and Webern arranged and performed in May 1921 to raise funds for their pioneering “Society for Private Musical Performances”. This is music the players have in their blood, and they maintain the echt atmosphere with Godowsky’s tribute to the city, “Alt-Wien” and a clutch of Kreisler gems, rounding the programme off with a new piece by the ensemble’s leader Tibor Ková?, based on traditional Jewish melodies and Mahler themes, “Yiddische Mame”.

Recorded live at Café Sperl in Vienna, 9 March 2011

BONUS: How Schoenberg came to arrange waltzes by Strauss

Picture format: NTSC 16:9
Sound format: PCM Stereo / Dolby Digital 5.1 / DTS 5.1
Region code: 0 (worldwide)
Subtitles (Bonus): English, French
Running time: 64 mins (concert) + 10 mins (bonus)
No. of DVDs: 1 (DVD 9)

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Waltzes By Johann Strauss Arranged By Schoenberg, Berg & Webern / The Philharmonics
Accentus Music Oct 2011
DVD
$27.99

Dancing in Vienna

SOMM Recordings

$18.99 Aug 15, 2025

SOMM Recordings celebrates the wealth of popular concert music produced in Vienna in the 19th and early 20th centuries with a release called Dancing in Vienna, an exhilarating collection of waltzes to set your feet tapping. The Philharmonic Concert Orchestra is led by the versatile Scottish conductor, Iain Sutherland, whose previous, wide-ranging collaborations with SOMM have received enthusiastic critical response: "strong and trenchant, often exhilarating, never sentimental, " Gramophone; "getting pretty much everything right, every nuance and subtle rhythm, " Amazon USA. Einzi Stolz, widow of one of the last masters of Viennese light music, Robert Stolz, wrote to Sutherland, "You have a Viennese heart with the golden arm for Viennese music." Robert Stolz's rousing march, Greetings from Vienna, opens this collection, which also includes his Viennese Cafe Waltzes. Dominating the light music programmes of Vienna for almost a century was the Strauss family-Johann I and his three sons Johann II, Josef, and Eduard. They composed dances and conducted their own orchestras for all the grand balls and concerts almost every day of the week in Vienna, as well as all over the world. Among the works by Johann Strauss II included here is his famous Emperor Waltz, commissioned in 1889 for a state visit by Emperor Franz-Joseph I of Austria-Hungary to Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany. Reflecting the rise of popular Hungarian gypsy music at the time is his Salute the Magyars polka, along with the Trisch Trasch, Thunder and Lightning, and Champagne polkas, and the overture to his operetta masterpiece, Die Fledermaus. Johann II was the most famous of the family of musicians, though he once said of his younger brother, Josef Strauss, that he was "the more gifted of us two; I am merely the more popular..." From Josef Strauss we have the Chatterbox Polka, Dragonfly Polka-Mazurka, Jockey Polka (incorporating the international trumpet call marking the opening of the racing season), the Feuerfest! Polka to celebrate the Wertheim company's 200, 000th fireproof safe, and the beloved Pizzicato Polka, on which he collaborated with popular brother. The youngest of the Strauss brothers, Eduard Strauss, was better recognized as a dance music conductor than as a composer. Still, this release includes his Clear Track Polka, heralding the opening of a new railway company in 1869. Johannes Brahms greatly admired the melodic genius of Johann Strauss II. Their respect was mutual, and Strauss often included his good friend's Hungarian Dances on his programmes. This present collection includes Nos. 1, 5, and 6 from Brahms's collection of 21 dances. The lesser-known composer, author, and musical administrator Richard Heuberger is represented on this CD of Dancing in Vienna by the overture to his light opera, The Opera Ball.

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Dancing in Vienna
SOMM Recordings Aug 2025
CD
$18.99

Strauss: Waltzes And Polkas /Ormandy, Philadelphia Orchestra
Sony Masterworks Apr 2003
CD
$11.98

Strauss in St. Petersburg / Jarvi, Estonian National Symphony

Chandos

$10.99 ~~$21.99~~ Save 50% May 19, 2017

This is a double-anniversary release, offering a rare collection of lively works to celebrate the ninetieth anniversary of the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra as well as the eightieth birthday of its principal conductor, Neeme Järvi. Cheerful marches and dances here trace the career of Johann Strauss II as it manifested itself in his much acclaimed seasons in St Petersburg, at the ‘Russian summer’ concerts in the Vauxhall pavilion in Pavlovsk, where he appeared for eleven seasons (1856 – 65 and 1869), ten of them consecutively. It is an unmissable start to a year-long celebration for Neeme Jarvi that will include concerts, promotions, and subsequent album releases.

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Strauss in St. Petersburg / Jarvi, Estonian National Symphony
Chandos May 2017
CD
~~$21.99~~ $10.99

Strauss: Die Fledermaus

Andromeda

$8.49 ~~$16.99~~ Save 50% May 27, 2014

•Conductor Herbert von Karajan leads the Choir and Orchestra of the Vienna State Opera in this New Year's Eve performance of Johann Strauss's (1825-1899) ever-popular Die Fledermaus. This unique live recording insplendid sound features a spectacular cast of singers including Hilde Güden, Walter Berry, Rita Streich and a special guest appearance by Giuseppe di Stefano.

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Strauss: Die Fledermaus
Andromeda May 2014
CD
~~$16.99~~ $8.49

ROMANTIC MOMENTS II (DELUXE EDITION)

ANDRE RIEU

$15.99 Jun 05, 2026

Deluxe Edition. Recent scientific studies show that listening to music makes people happy - especially listening to music in the company of others. But I've known that for years! I see it happening every night, right in front of me at our concerts. Whether we're playing a captivating waltz like the 'Blue Danube' or a romantic melody like the 'Vilja Song', I see people looking happy, even radiant, because they're listening to our music. And of course, we in the Johann Strauss Orchestra are very proud of that. I hope I can carry on making you happy with our music for a long time to come, and I wish you great enjoyment listening to 'Romantic Moments II' !

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ROMANTIC MOMENTS II (DELUXE EDITION)
ANDRE RIEU Jun 2026
CD
$15.99

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ROMANTIC MOMENTS II

ANDRE RIEU

$15.99 Apr 05, 2019

Pure romance, palpable passion, new arrangements of long-loved classics... it's the new Andre Rieu album, a sublime assortment of fresh interpretations of classical masterpieces and popular favorites. Includes "Around the World," "Sunrise Sunset," "Strangers in the Night," "Sail Along Silvery Moon," "Traumerei," "The Beautiful Blue Danube," "Amazing Grace," "Morning Hymn," "Vilja Song" and more!

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ROMANTIC MOMENTS II
ANDRE RIEU Apr 2019
CD
$15.99

HAPPY DAYS

ANDRE RIEU

$15.99 Nov 22, 2019

2019 release. Happy Days celebrates Andre Rieu's amazing career on the occasion of his 70th birthday on October 1. A selection of 20 world famous tunes includes "Second Waltz," "I Could Have Danced All Night" (from My Fair Lady), "Love Unspoken" (from The Merry Widow) and "Happy Days are Here Again."

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HAPPY DAYS
ANDRE RIEU Nov 2019
CD
$15.99

Thomas Jensen Legacy, Vol. 8 / Jensen, Aarhus Civic Orchestra

Danacord

$18.99 Mar 18, 2022

The result of the turbulent 1950s in Denmark's second largest city, Aarhus, was the foundation of a symphony orchestra, spearheaded and forcefully directed by conductor Thomas Jensen. His pioneering early Danish TONO recordings, comprising popular orchestral music, were a triumph and were re-released even in the US by the Mercury label. They are all here, collected together for the first time. In frustration, Jensen left Aarhus for a new job as head of the Danish Radio Symphony Orchestra, however he returned to conduct two concerts which are here presented for the first time.

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Thomas Jensen Legacy, Vol. 8 / Jensen, Aarhus Civic Orchestra
Danacord Mar 2022
CD
$18.99

Strauss II: Jabuka (Das Apfelfest)
Naxos Nov 2007
CD
$29.99

HAPPY TOGETHER

ANDRE RIEU

$15.99 Nov 19, 2021

Deluxe CD/DVD edition. Andre Rieu presents his new album, Happy Together - a wonderful and emotional "ode to joy" celebrating the return to life, happiness, and love! For this new album, Andre has personally chosen his favorite songs from all over the world. Fans can look forward to many classics like "Happy Together," "You Are My Sunshine," "Valencia," "Estudiantina," and more. The Dutch King of Waltz is excited to delight millions of fans around the world once again!

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HAPPY TOGETHER
ANDRE RIEU Nov 2021
CD
$15.99

SILVER BELLS

ANDRE RIEU

$15.99 Dec 09, 2022

CD + DVD edition. The holiday season wouldn't be complete without the delightful music of Andre Rieu! The "King of Waltz" presents his 2022 Christmas album, Silver Bells. The CD and bonus DVD is sure to become the dream gift this holiday season, bringing new joy and light to Rieu fans around the world. Recorded live in his hometown Maastricht, the DVD illustrates the unique atmosphere of his traditional Christmas concerts.

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SILVER BELLS
ANDRE RIEU Dec 2022
CD
$15.99

JEWELS OF ROMANCE

ANDRE RIEU

$15.99 Nov 17, 2023

Andre Rieu/Johann Strauss Orchestra - "Jewels Of Romance" / Prepare to be enchanted by Andre Rieu's new album, Jewels of Romance, a wonderful collection of musical treasures. The album is set to captivate audiences worldwide with it's magnificent melodies and timeless romanticism. CD/DVD.

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JEWELS OF ROMANCE
ANDRE RIEU Nov 2023
CD
$15.99

Strauss II: Die Fledermaus

Bayerische Staatsoper Recording

DVD

$39.99 Oct 18, 2024

Johann Strauß's Die Fledermaus (The Bat) has been part of the Bayerische Staatsoper's repertoire since 1895 and has always been performed there by star-studded casts. In December 2023, the curtain rose on a spectacular new production of this piece. Director Barrie Kosky gave the "operetta of all operettas" a new look: a society, an entire city dances towards the abyss in a colourful, lavish set (stage design: Rebecca Ringst, costumes: Klaus Bruns). The setting is Vienna, the city of the golden operetta era, where Die Fledermaus premiered in 1874. A volcano boils beneath the glamour of feather boas and tutus. Not only for Gabriel von Eisenstein, the bat's revenge becomes a nightmare when, during a glittering masked ball at the residence of Prince Orlofsky, a fake marquis and a fake chevalier, an alleged Hungarian countess and plenty of budding artists meet for a raucous party. Glasses are clinking, relationships are shaken, there are lies, there is love, and dancing (choreography: Otto Pichler). The people celebrate while they still can, true to the motto: "Happy is the one who forgets...". General Music Director Vladimir Jurowski - in his third new Munich production together with Barrie Kosky - brings new aspects of the score to the fore. Diana Damrau makes her role debut as Rosalinde, Georg Nigl interprets her husband Gabriel von Eisenstein, Katharina Konradi appears as Adele and Martin Winkler as Frank; other roles feature Markus Bruck (Dr. Falke), Sean Panikkar (Alfred), Kevin Conners (Dr. Blind) and Miriam Neumaier (Ida). The actor Franz Josef Strohmeier and the tap dancer Max Pollak, among others, play the six-fold frog.

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Strauss II: Die Fledermaus
Bayerische Staatsoper Recording Oct 2024
DVD
$39.99

Strauss II: Furstin Ninetta
Naxos Feb 2009
CD
$29.99

Strauss II: Die Fledermaus

Bayerische Staatsoper Recording

Blu-Ray

$36.99 Oct 18, 2024

Johann Strau's Die Fledermaus (The Bat) has been part of the Bayerische Staatsoper's repertoire since 1895 and has always been performed there by star-studded casts. In December 2023, the curtain rose on a spectacular new production of this piece. Director Barrie Kosky gave the "operetta of all operettas" a new look: a society, an entire city dances towards the abyss in a colourful, lavish set (stage design: Rebecca Ringst, costumes: Klaus Bruns). The setting is Vienna, the city of the golden operetta era, where Die Fledermaus premiered in 1874. A volcano boils beneath the glamour of feather boas and tutus. Not only for Gabriel von Eisenstein, the bat's revenge becomes a nightmare when, during a glittering masked ball at the residence of Prince Orlofsky, a fake marquis and a fake chevalier, an alleged Hungarian countess and plenty of budding artists meet for a raucous party. Glasses are clinking, relationships are shaken, there are lies, there is love, and dancing (choreography: Otto Pichler). The people celebrate while they still can, true to the motto: "Happy is the one who forgets". General Music Director Vladimir Jurowski - in his third new Munich production together with Barrie Kosky - brings new aspects of the score to the fore. Diana Damrau makes her role debut as Rosalinde, Georg Nigl interprets her husband Gabriel von Eisenstein, Katharina Konradi appears as Adele and Martin Winkler as Frank; other roles feature Markus Bruck (Dr. Falke), Sean Panikkar (Alfred), Kevin Conners (Dr. Blind) and Miriam Neumaier (Ida). The actor Franz Josef Strohmeier and the tap dancer Max Pollak, among others, play the six-fold frog.

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Strauss II: Die Fledermaus
Bayerische Staatsoper Recording Oct 2024
Blu-Ray
$36.99

An der schönen blauen Donau: Walzer und Polkas der Strauss-F
Berlin Classics Apr 2008
CD
$10.99

I Wanna Be Like You

La Dolce Volta

$20.99 Mar 08, 2024

Does Florian Noack’s take on transcription smack of forbidden delights? From Bach to the Sherman Brothers, the pianist denies himself nothing, especially not the pleasure of liberally sprinkling his good humour and insolent virtuosity over these pieces of every hue. Here is a delightful album in which repertory masterpieces and unexpected musical universes come together in perfect harmony under his fingers and gain new light and life, joyful, playful, airy and poetic, thanks to the magic of his inspiration. With exquisite taste, Florian Noack's transcriptions and paraphrases take us into a world of freedom and refinement, where novel sounds and subtleties of language are delicacies to be savoured… guilt-free!

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I Wanna Be Like You
La Dolce Volta Mar 2024
CD
$20.99

Strauss II: Waltzes
Berlin Classics Jan 2005
CD
$21.99

Strauss: Ritter Pásmán / Wallberg, ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra

Orfeo

$26.99 May 07, 2021

When the Court Opera Director Wilhelm Jahn commissioned the by no means unvain Johann Strauss Jr. to write a ‘genuine’ opera, he readily accepted. So, he wrote Ritter Pásmán, a work the Waltz King himself regarded as his only one in this genre, although the plot is basically like an operetta. The source was the narrative Pázmán lovag by the Hungarian writer János Aranyi (1817-1882). It deals with jealousy and a kind of tit-for-tat. The premiere of the comic opera at the Vienna Court Opera on New Year’s Day 1892 was a major society event, but its artistic success lagged somewhat behind. The reviewers of the premiere were distanced towards the work. On the one hand, they unanimously elevated the ballet music at the beginning of Act III to the status of an absolute masterpiece. (By the way, this was the first time that a cimbalom could be heard in the orchestra of the Court Opera). The present live recording was captured at the Vienna Musikverein on 27 October 1975, with the ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Heinz Wallberg, Eberhard Waechter as Ritter Pásmàn, Sona Ghazarian as Queen, Josef Hopfwieser as Hungarian King, and Truedeliese Schmidt as Eva as main cast. The recording includes the complete ballet music as bonus tracks, performed by the Slovac State Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Alfred Walter.

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Strauss: Ritter Pásmán / Wallberg, ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra
Orfeo May 2021
CD
$26.99