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Johann Strauss: Waltzes and Polkas
Vienna Choir Boys
Helmut Froschauer, Franz Farnberger, piano
Hans Gillesberger
Label RCA Victor Gold Seal RCA 09026-61235-2
What comes to mind when thinking about music in Vienna? Well, Strauss' waltzes, and the Vienna Choir Boys, is probably what most people would think first. So, it's obvious to resort to this choir singing the texted versions of the waltzes, as a "souvenir" of Vienna...
Normally I would not put such a commercial thing into this list of best recordings, but the fact is that this CD contains true marvels of boy choir music! It's hard to find any other recording where a boy choir shows as much wit, enjoyment, sheer pleasure, as here! On some of the polkas, that have comical texts appealing to children like few other lyrics do, the listener is tempted to fear that the singers will suddenly burst out in laughter! But it doesn't happen: They keep singing, and very well! This recording was done in 1977.
1. An Der Schonen Blauen Donau (On The Beautiful Blue Danube) Waltz, Op.314
2. Bitte Schon (If You Please) French Polka, Op.372
3. Geschichten Aus Dem Wienerwald (Tales From Teh Vienna Woods) Waltz, Op. 325
4. Sangerslut (Singers Joy) French Polka Op.328
5. Rosen Aus Dem Suden (Roses From The South) Waltz, Op.388
6. Vergnugungszug (Excursion Train) Schell-Polka, Op.281
7. Unter Donner Und Blitz (Thunder And Lightning) Schnell-Polka, Op.324
8. Kaiser-Walzer (Emperor Waltz) Op.437
9. Leichtes Blut (Light Of Heart) Schnell-Polka, Op.319
10. Wiener Blut (Vienna Blood) Waltz, Op.354
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