Strauss: The Most Famous Waltzes (Box Set) [Box set]

Johann II [Junior] Strauss (Composer), Josef Strauss (Composer), Joseph Francek (Conductor), Norbert Neukamp (Conductor), Vienna Johann Strauss Orchestra (Orchestra), Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Orchestra: Vienna Johann Strauss Orchestra, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
• Conductor: Joseph Francek, Norbert Neukamp
• Composer: Johann II [Junior] Strauss, Josef Strauss
• Audio CD (December 6, 2000)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Box set
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Delta
• ASIN: B00000IGUE
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #788,799 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. An der schönen, blauen Donau (On the Beautiful, Blue Danube), waltz for orchestra (with chorus ad lib), Op. 314 (RV 314)

2. Rosen aus dem Süden (Roses from the South), waltz for orchestra, Op. 388 (RV 388)

3. Seid umschlungen Millionen (Be United Millions), waltz for orchestra, Op. 443 (RV 443)

4. Wo die Zitronen Blüh'n! (Where the Lemons Bloom), waltz for orchestra, Op. 364 (RV 364)

5. Künstler-Leben (Artists' Life), waltz for orchestra, Op. 316 (RV 316)

6. Schatz-Walzer (Treasure Waltz), for orchestra, Op. 418

Disc: 2

1. Wiener Blut (Vienna Blood), waltz for orchestra, Op. 354 (RV 354)

2. Bei uns z'Haus (With Us at Home), waltz for orchestra (with chorus ad lib), Op. 361 (RV 361)

3. Accelerationen, waltz for orchestra, Op. 234 (RV 234)

4. Sphären-Klänge (Music of the Spheres), walzer, Op. 235

5. Mein Lebenslauf ist Lieb'und Lust, waltz, Op. 263

6. Dorfschwalben Aus Osterreich (Austrian Village Swallows), waltz for orchestra, Op. 164

Customer Reviews

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4.0 out of 5 stars Stunning music, not best recording quality, August 17, 2011

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This review is from: Strauss: The Most Famous Waltzes (Box Set) (Audio CD)

I am a huge fan of the Strausses (even the unrelated ones, but that's a different discussion). This CD set features mostly Johann Jr, with 3 waltzes from brother Joseph. I am by no means a classical music connoisseur, and will not pretend to be, so will not comment on the technical execution of the pieces, etc. I know I like what I hear, and my 15-year old (autistic) daughter, who is very picky about the kinds of music she listens to, LOVES it.

The only reason I did not give this 5 stars, is that this is obviously not a studio-quality recording. It sounds like it is a vinyl recording put on CD, and has a small "hiccup" in the middle of "Sphärenklänke" - unfortunately my favourite waltz. If you plan on listening to this on a high-end stereo or with earphones, it may be bothersome. We listen to it in the car, or pipe it in the background in the house while doing homework or sleeping, so it is not bad enough to return the CD's.

In all, a decent collection for the price.