Johann Strauss Jr. il Pipistrello Ita

Album released in Germany in 1998 and consisting of 2 CDs presenting a selection of the best compositions of waltzes and polkas of the Austrian composer Johann Strauss Jr. (St. Ulrich, 1825-1899), the 'King of Waltz'. The recordings are all taken from the traditional New Year's concerts and performed by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra (Wiener Philharmoniker) between 1979 and 1992 in its headquarters building, the Musikverein in Vienna, under the direction of several world-renowned guest conductors.

Arthur Fiedler - Strauss: Tales from Vienna
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1967 | Genre: Classical | Label: RCA | LSC-2928 | US original pressing
RCA Red Seal label

Through his music, Strauss tells the story of his city - not in literal events but in its essential moods. 'Tales from the Vienna Woods', for example, evokes the charm of Vienna's surrounding hillsides in the same way 'The Blue Danube' glorifies the city's river.

( Hans Fantel )

Fritz Reiner/CSO - Strauss Waltzes
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1961 | Genre: Classical | Label: RCA Red Seal | LSC-2500 | US pressing circa 1970s
Listed in TAS (The Absolute Sound)

A delightful program of Strauss Waltzes played by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Fritz Reiner should help this album achieve strong sales in the classical field. Selections include "Artists' Life," "Vienna Blood," "Roses from the South" and the "Treasure Waltz." Sound is first rate and cover is attractive too.

(Billboard, 17 Nov 1962)

Willi Boskovsky was born and trained in Vienna and served as concertmaster of the great Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra for forty years. The outstanding performances of Viennese waltzes and other music by Johann Strauss II – The Waltz King – as well as by his father Johann I, and his brothers Josef and Eduard which are presented on these CDs make clear that Boskovsky thoroughly mastered the essence of this delightful musical idiom. This is beautiful music superbly conducted and played by people who understand and love it. All of the Strauss favorites and many delightful lesser-known works are included. Very highly recommended.

Willi Boskovsky was born and trained in Vienna and served as concertmaster of the great Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra for forty years. The outstanding performances of Viennese waltzes and other music by Johann Strauss II – The Waltz King – as well as by his father Johann I, and his brothers Josef and Eduard which are presented on these CDs make clear that Boskovsky thoroughly mastered the essence of this delightful musical idiom. This is beautiful music superbly conducted and played by people who understand and love it. All of the Strauss favorites and many delightful lesser-known works are included. Very highly recommended.

Willi Boskovsky was born and trained in Vienna and served as concertmaster of the great Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra for forty years. The outstanding performances of Viennese waltzes and other music by Johann Strauss II – The Waltz King – as well as by his father Johann I, and his brothers Josef and Eduard which are presented on these CDs make clear that Boskovsky thoroughly mastered the essence of this delightful musical idiom. This is beautiful music superbly conducted and played by people who understand and love it. All of the Strauss favorites and many delightful lesser-known works are included. Very highly recommended.

Willi Boskovsky was born and trained in Vienna and served as concertmaster of the great Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra for forty years. The outstanding performances of Viennese waltzes and other music by Johann Strauss II – The Waltz King – as well as by his father Johann I, and his brothers Josef and Eduard which are presented on these CDs make clear that Boskovsky thoroughly mastered the essence of this delightful musical idiom. This is beautiful music superbly conducted and played by people who understand and love it. All of the Strauss favorites and many delightful lesser-known works are included. Very highly recommended.