J. Strauss Jr.: Famous Overtures / Walter, Slovak State

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Label
Naxos
Release Date
April 1, 1999
Format
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      STRAUSS JOHANN
    • ORCHESTRA / ENSEMBLE
      Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra
    • PERFORMER
      Alfred, Košice, Walter
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      April 01, 1999
    • UPC
      730099493628
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      8553936
    • LABEL
      Naxos
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE
      Orchestral & Symphonic
    Works ⌄

    1. Die Fledermaus (The Bat)

      Composer: Johann Strauss II

      Ensemble: Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Alfred Walter

    2. Eine Nacht in Venedig (A Night in Venice)

      Composer: Johann Strauss II

      Ensemble: Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Alfred Walter

    3. Indigo und die Vierzig Rauber (Indigo and Forty Thieves)

      Composer: Johann Strauss II

      Ensemble: Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Alfred Walter

    4. Cagliostro in Wien (Cagliostro in Vienna)

      Composer: Johann Strauss II

      Ensemble: Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Alfred Walter

    5. Prinz Methusalem (Prince Methusalem)

      Composer: Johann Strauss II

      Ensemble: Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Alfred Walter

    6. Blindekuh (Blind Man's Bluff)

      Composer: Johann Strauss II

      Ensemble: Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Alfred Walter

    7. Das Spitzentuch der Konigin (The Queen's Lace Handkerchief)

      Composer: Johann Strauss II

      Ensemble: Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Alfred Walter

    8. Waldmeister (Woodruff)

      Composer: Johann Strauss II

      Ensemble: Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Alfred Walter

    9. Der Zigeunerbaron (The Gypsy Baron)

      Composer: Johann Strauss II

      Ensemble: Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Alfred Walter


The waltzes of Johann Strauss II (‘The Waltz King’) remain de rigueur concert fare for the annual New Year’s Eve celebrations occurring throughout the world. Opera overtures number far less in his oeuvre but are of equal attraction and popularity. Bookending this nine-track Naxos CD overture selection conducted by Alfred Walter are the openers to Die Fledermaus and Die Zigeunerbaron, with the Eine Nacht in Venedig overture among the seven additional Viennese delights on offer.