Strauss Waltzes

Johann II Strauss (Composer), Josef Strauss (Composer), Mantovani and His Orchestra (Conductor, Orchestra)

Product Details

• Orchestra: Mantovani and His Orchestra
• Conductor: Mantovani and His Orchestra
• Composer: Johann II Strauss, Josef Strauss
• Audio CD (July 21, 1992)
• SPARS Code: ADD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Decca
• ASIN: B0000041ZQ
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #51,432 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Gold Record for Mantovani!, February 1, 2003

By	Thomas E. DeJulio (Bronxville, NY USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This remarkable CD was first released on LP in 1953 and re-released in stereo sound in 1958. It was one of Maestro Mantovani's classic gold records, an enormous favorite then and now. These are the original London/Decca recordings so you will hear the brilliance of the authentic Mantovani sound. To some, it may be hard to imagine today, but this album of Strauss waltzes meticulously orchestrated by the late Mantovani stayed on Billboard's charts for about 60 weeks, reaching as high as #7. For those who cannot get enough of Mantovani LPs on CD, scoop this one up fast and enjoy Vienna through the creative lush sounds created by the world's greatest light orchestra leader.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Strings Everywhere!!, December 11, 2000

By	Trevor Gillespie "sol_man" (San Jose, California United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This CD has strings galore. You'll never hear strings sound so beautiful as on this particular recording of Strauss waltzes. Mantovani and his orchestra have achieved something quite special and lovely. The waltzes have an added lightness to them. Instead of heavy sluggish playing by the strings, you hear a bouncy sheer beauty in the string section---truly the gem of this CD. These pieces were recorded in the late 50's but sound magnificent. The sound that London/Decca was able to create back then was astounding. Highlights (personal favorites) on this disc are of course the Blue Danube, Emporer Waltz, and Du und Du. On top of the great sound, playing, and conducting, you'll get this CD at a bargain basement price.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Ballroom Dancing!, April 6, 2008

By	Gersham Hayden Weekes (Republic of Trinidad and Tobago) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was first introduced to this Mantovani album as a child. It held a prized place in my father's record collection and although the remastering process made it louder, clearly there were limits with regard to sonic quality.

It is still my go-to recording for THE BLUE DANUBE et al. Strongly recommended!