Strauss Waltzes

Johann II [Junior] Strauss (Composer), Josef Strauss (Composer), Willi Boskovsky (Conductor), Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
• Conductor: Willi Boskovsky
• Composer: Johann II [Junior] Strauss, Josef Strauss
• Audio CD (February 14, 1995)
• SPARS Code: ADD
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Decca
• ASIN: B000004244
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #36,789 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #46 in Music > Classical > Ballets & Dances > Waltzes

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitive Compilation of Strauss Waltzes, September 29, 2001

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John Kwok (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Strauss Waltzes (Audio CD)

For many years Willi Boskovsky, concertmaster of the Vienna Philharmonic, led his orchestra in its annual New Year's Day Concert series. I believe this splendid collection is recorded from many of these concerts, featuring both familiar and lesser known Strauss waltzes. Boskovsky was a superlative technician at the podium, but also one with much emotion, capturing the essence of Strauss's light-hearted music. Those in search of a definitive Strauss waltz collection need look no further.

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Boskovsky's Secret, September 6, 2001

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J. Lawrence (Dallas, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Strauss Waltzes (Audio CD)

Before purchasing this two-CD set last year ..., I did considerable shopping for the "perfect" Strauss collection. Even at the time of purchase, all the Boskovsky hype left a nagging concern that these pieces might reflect too much Willi and not enough Strauss.

No need for concern. This offering is a treasure.

Part of Maestro Boskovsky's secret seems to be a perfect mix of technique and technicality -- a blend to please the romantic, the purist, and even us music lovers who are a little of both. His conducting reflects feeling and passion but without crossing the line and affecting the integrity of the music.

And the selection is great. Not only do we get the usual "suspects" but some slightly lesser known waltzes as well. Don't miss the energetic performance of Morning Papers, with its memorable brass passages played here to perfection.

Don't worry that it isn't a DDD recording; it's great digital stereo. Besides, it's the Vienna Philharmonic and Boskovsky! Highly recommended.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best set of waltzes, September 26, 2001

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Nooruddin. S. Kagalwala - See all my reviews

This review is from: Strauss Waltzes (Audio CD)

I have had this set for almost 2 -3 years now. This set easily betters most other sets of waltzes I have heard. Highly recommended