Wiener Johann Strauss Orchester, Willi Boskovsky - Illustrations (Historical Recording) (2020) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Indigo und die vierzig Räuber: Ouverture
02. Künstlergruß, Op. 274
03. Wahlstimmen, Op. 250
04. Tausend und eine Nacht, Op. 346: Intermezzo
05. Auf freiem Fusse, Op. 345
06. Es war so wunderschön, Op. 467
07. Luftig und duftig, Op. 206
08. Telegrafische Depeschen Walzer, Op. 195
09. Die Zeitlose Polka, Op. 302
10. Die Libelle, Op. 204
11. Im Sturmschritt, Op. 348
12. Illustratonen, Op. 331
13. Ohne Aufenthalt, Op. 112


Verdi called Johann Strauss II a ‘colleague and genius’, while Johannes Brahms admitted that of all his fellow composers he was ‘the only one I envy’. From the remotest parts of South America to the large concert halls of Japan, people in all parts of the world are still enthralled by the ‘fascination of Strauss’.

This digital remastered album – recorded by the leading Strauss ensemble with an authentic orchestra of 42 musicians – provides proof that this music is as full of life and genius and as up to date as ever.

Conductor Willi Boskovsky was an internationally recognized Strauss expert at the podium of the orchestra, with whom he has worked for over 20 years. In addition to the newly released CDs, the Vienna Johann Strauss Orchestra has set itself the goal of maintaining historically valuable recordings with the most important conductors of the past 50 years. The present recording from 1971 is a testament to the liveliness efforts.

Wiener Johann Strauss Orchester
Willi Boskovsky, conductor

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