Release Date: 31 July 2003
Label: Marco Polo
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 636943525227
Genres: Classical
Composer/Series: STRAUSS I, J.
Description
Johann Strauss Snr Edition Vol. 2[1] Walzer (?á la Paganini), Op.11The Genoa-born Italian violin virtuoso Nicol?? Paganini(1782-1860) on the first of his extended concert tours through central Europearrived in Vienna in March 1828. A sensational reputation preceded him. Therewere articles in all the newspapers about the witchcraft of his art thatPaganini could elicit from his instrument, the fascination of his gloomycharacter and of the varied fortunes of his life hitherto. Music-lovers inVienna expected wonders from his appearance. His arrival in the city wascarefully recorded on 18th March in the official Wiener Zeitung: \Arrived on16th March: Cav. Niklas Paganini, Professor of Music, travelling from Milan. For his first appearance Paganini allowed time. He made anumber of carefully prepared courtesy visits. He appeared 'polite andwell-mannered'. When he gave his first concert on 29th March 1828 in theRedoutensaal, the room was nevertheless not too full. The ticket prices that heoffered were too high for music-lovers: Paganini asked for two gulden. Since atthe time there were a relatively large number of virtuoso concerts in Vienna,music-lovers thought this was just too much and the following concerts werecheaper. The artistic success of the performance, however, was overwhelming.The applause was almost endless and whole-hearted. Paganini shone not onlythrough a perfect technique achieved at the time by no other artist, but alsowith the soulful delivery of lyrical passages. All Vienna spoke of his success.Above all the news of the captivating rondo La campanella from Paganini'sViolin Concerto No.2 in B minor, Op.7, made the rounds. Paganini's second concert on 13th April, also given at theRedoutensaal in the Hofburg, was filled to capacity. The first members of theaudience were there an hour and a half before the start of the concert at noon.The Empress Karoline Augusta, fourth wife of the 'good Emperor' Franz I,Archduke Carl with his wife Henriette, Archduchess Sophie and Archduke AntonVictor, patron of the Philharmonic Society, appeared with the nobility. Theleading musicians of Vienna, publishers and composers crowded into theremaining places. Franz Schubert too attended Paganini's concerts. He thoughtthat in the Adagio (of the Violin Concerto) he had 'heard an angel sing'. Theless culturally aware members of the public were enthusiastic about Paganini'stechnical perfection and La campanella sold in large numbers. The 24-year-old Johann Strauss forestalled all theenthusiasts and dealers of Vienna. He had immediately written a waltz, scoringthe rondo La campanella with the accompaniment of an F sharp bell, embellishedwith artistic turns of all kinds and played ?á la Paganini. Since it was to behad at his concerts at The Two Pigeons for only a kre
Tracklisting
Walter Hofbauer; Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra Pardubice ; Marek Stilec
SLOVAK STATE PO:POLLACK
Nuremberg Phil Chor/Kvso
Danubius Quartet
Walter:Budapest Strauss Symp O
Various Artists
New Budapest Quartet:Prunyi
Duarte:Slovak Radio Symphony
