Notes and Editorial Reviews
André Rieu playing the music of Vienna is as intoxicating as a glass of champagne on New Years Eve. Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra serve up some of the most beloved melodies of old Vienna on this exuberant disc from Philips. The tradition of leading the orchestra from the violin goes back to Strauss's imperial Vienna and Rieu has brilliantly assumed the title of Waltz King.
The festive program opens with Rieu's 'Strauss Party,' a medley of favorites containing the raucous "Radetzky March," Rossini's Overture to 'William Tell' and the "Can Can" from Offenbach's 'Orpheus in the Underworld.' The sheer joy of the music making is infectious, and the stunning virtuosity of Rieu and his orchestra will take your breath away. Of course
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Rieu is a superb violinist and he slows things down with a deeply felt performance of Jules Massenet's haunting "Meditation" from 'Thaďs.' High spirits close the program as Rieu and company launch into a medley entitled 'Carnival of Venice.' With charm and boundless energy this stellar group swirls through popular tunes by Verdi, Waldteufel and of course, Johann Strauss. Read less
Works on This Recording
1.
The Veleta by A. Morris
Conductor:
André Rieu
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Johann Strauss Orchestra Netherlands
Date of Recording: C1995
Venue: Wijngrachttheater, Kerkrade, Netherlands
Length: 5 Minutes 15 Secs.
Notes: Orchestrated: André Rieu
2.
Petersburg Sleigh Ride, Op. 57 by Richard Eilenberg
Conductor:
André Rieu
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Johann Strauss Orchestra Netherlands
Period: Romantic
Written: 1829
Date of Recording: C1995
Venue: Wijngrachttheater, Kerkrade, Netherlands
Length: 2 Minutes 38 Secs.
Notes: Orchestrated: André Rieu
3.
Les patineurs, Op. 183 by Emil Waldteufel
Conductor:
André Rieu
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Johann Strauss Orchestra Netherlands
Period: Romantic
Written: 1882; Paris, France
Date of Recording: C1995
Venue: Wijngrachttheater, Kerkrade, Netherlands
Length: 5 Minutes 47 Secs.
Notes: Orchestrated: André Rieu
4.
Kaiser-Walzer, Op. 437 by Johann Strauss Jr.
Conductor:
André Rieu
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Johann Strauss Orchestra Netherlands
Period: Romantic
Written: 1889; Vienna, Austria
Date of Recording: C1995
Venue: Wijngrachttheater, Kerkrade, Netherlands
Length: 8 Minutes 26 Secs.
Notes: Orchestrated: André Rieu and J. Huijts
5.
Annen-Polka, Op. 117 by Johann Strauss Jr.
Conductor:
André Rieu
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Johann Strauss Orchestra Netherlands
Period: Romantic
Written: 1852; Vienna, Austria
Date of Recording: C1995
Venue: Wijngrachttheater, Kerkrade, Netherlands
Length: 2 Minutes 46 Secs.
Notes: Orchestrated: André Rieu
6.
Thaďs: Meditation by Jules Massenet
Conductor:
André Rieu
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Johann Strauss Orchestra Netherlands
Period: Romantic
Written: 1894; France
Date of Recording: C1995
Venue: Wijngrachttheater, Kerkrade, Netherlands
Length: 5 Minutes 16 Secs.
Notes: Orchestrated: André Rieu
7.
Morgenblätter, Op. 279 by Johann Strauss Jr.
Conductor:
André Rieu
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Johann Strauss Orchestra Netherlands
Period: Romantic
Written: 1864; Vienna, Austria
Date of Recording: C1995
Venue: Wijngrachttheater, Kerkrade, Netherlands
Length: 6 Minutes 49 Secs.
Notes: Orchestrated: André Rieu and J. Huijts
8.
Radetzky March, Op. 228 by Johann Strauss Sr.
Conductor:
André Rieu
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Johann Strauss Orchestra Netherlands
Period: Romantic
Written: 1848; Vienna, Austria
Date of Recording: C1995
Venue: Wijngrachttheater, Kerkrade, Netherlands
Length: 4 Minutes 21 Secs.
Notes: Orchestrated: André Rieu and J. Huijts
This selection is part of a medley titled "Strauss Party". It shares a track and timing with the other works included in this medley.
9.
Guillaume Tell: Overture - Excerpt(s) by Gioachino Rossini
Conductor:
André Rieu
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Johann Strauss Orchestra Netherlands
Period: Romantic
Written: 1829; Italy
Date of Recording: C1995
Venue: Wijngrachttheater, Kerkrade, Netherlands
Notes: Orchestrated: André Rieu and J. Ruijts
This selection is part of a medley titled "Strauss Party". It shares a track and timing with the other pieces included in this medley.
10.
Die leichte Kavallerie: Overture by Franz von Suppé
Conductor:
André Rieu
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Johann Strauss Orchestra Netherlands
Period: Romantic
Written: 1866; Vienna, Austria
Date of Recording: C1995
Venue: Wijngrachttheater, Kerkrade, Netherlands
Notes: Orchestrated: André Rieu and J. Ruijts
This selection is part of a medley titled "Strauss Party". It shares a
track and timing with the other pieces included in this medley.
11.
Die lustige Witwe: Kolo by Franz Lehár
Conductor:
André Rieu
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Johann Strauss Orchestra Netherlands
Period: Romantic
Written: 1905; Vienna, Austria
Date of Recording: C1995
Venue: Wijngrachttheater, Kerkrade, Netherlands
Notes: Orchestrated: André Rieu and J. Ruijts
This selection is part of a medley titled "Strauss Party". It shares a
track and timing with the other works included in this medley.
12.
Der fliegende Rittmeister: Fliegermarsch by Herman Dostal
Conductor:
André Rieu
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Johann Strauss Orchestra Netherlands
Period: Romantic
Written: Austria
Date of Recording: C1995
Venue: Wijngrachttheater, Kerkrade, Netherlands
Notes: Orchestrated: André Rieu and J. Ruijts
This selection is part of a medley titled "Strauss Party". It shares a
track and timing with the other works included in this medley.
13.
Orphée aux enfers: Can-can by Jacques Offenbach
Conductor:
André Rieu
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Johann Strauss Orchestra Netherlands
Period: Romantic
Written: 1858/1874; Paris, France
Date of Recording: C1995
Venue: Wijngrachttheater, Kerkrade, Netherlands
Notes: Orchestrated: André Rieu and J. Ruijts
This selection is part of a medley titled "Strauss Party". It shares a
track and timing with the other works included in this medley.
14.
Der Zarewitsch: Es steht ein Soldat am Wolgastrand by Franz Lehár
Conductor:
André Rieu
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Johann Strauss Orchestra Netherlands
Period: Romantic
Written: 1927; Vienna, Austria
Date of Recording: C1995
Venue: Wijngrachttheater, Kerkrade, Netherlands
Length: 5 Minutes 35 Secs.
Notes: Orchestrated: André Rieu
15.
Egyptischer Marsch, Op. 335 by Johann Strauss Jr.
Conductor:
André Rieu
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Johann Strauss Orchestra Netherlands
Period: Romantic
Written: 1870; Vienna, Austria
Date of Recording: C1995
Venue: Wijngrachttheater, Kerkrade, Netherlands
Length: 4 Minutes 10 Secs.
Notes: Orchestrated: André Rieu
16.
Zigeunerliebe: Hör' ich Cymbalklänge by Franz Lehár
Conductor:
André Rieu
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Johann Strauss Orchestra Netherlands
Period: Romantic
Written: 1909-1910; Vienna, Austria
Date of Recording: C1995
Venue: Wijngrachttheater, Kerkrade, Netherlands
Length: 3 Minutes 48 Secs.
Notes: Orchestrated: J. Huijts
17.
Les contes d'Hoffmann: Barcarolle by Jacques Offenbach
Conductor:
André Rieu
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Johann Strauss Orchestra Netherlands
Period: Romantic
Written: 1881; Paris, France
Date of Recording: C1995
Venue: Wijngrachttheater, Kerkrade, Netherlands
Length: 3 Minutes 41 Secs.
Notes: Orchestrated: André Rieu
18.
La traviata: Libiamo ne' lieti calici "Brindisi" by Giuseppe Verdi
Conductor:
André Rieu
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Johann Strauss Orchestra Netherlands
Period: Romantic
Written: 1853; Italy
Date of Recording: C1995
Venue: Wijngrachttheater, Kerkrade, Netherlands
Length: 4 Minutes 33 Secs.
Notes: Orchestrated: André Rieu and J. Huijts
This selection is part of a medley titled "Carnival of Venice". It shares a track and timing with the other works included in this medley.
19.
Carnevale di Venezia by Traditional
Conductor:
André Rieu
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Johann Strauss Orchestra Netherlands
Date of Recording: C1995
Venue: Wijngrachttheater, Kerkrade, Netherlands
Notes: Orchestrated: André Rieu and J. Huijts
This selection is part of a medley titled "Carnival of Venice". It shares
a track and timing with the other works included in this medley.
20.
Estudiantina, Op. 191 by Emil Waldteufel
Conductor:
André Rieu
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Johann Strauss Orchestra Netherlands
Period: Romantic
Written: 1883; Paris, France
Date of Recording: C1995
Venue: Wijngrachttheater, Kerkrade, Netherlands
Notes: Orchestrated: André Rieu and J. Huijts
This selection is part of a medley titled "Carnival of Venice". It shares
a track and timing with the other works included in this medley.
21.
Sobre las olas by Juventino Rosas
Conductor:
André Rieu
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Johann Strauss Orchestra Netherlands
Period: Romantic
Written: 1891; Mexico
Date of Recording: C1995
Venue: Wijngrachttheater, Kerkrade, Netherlands
Notes: Orchestrated: André Rieu and J. Huijts
This selection is part of a medley titled "Carnival of Venice". It shares
a track and timing with the other works included in this medley.
22.
Die Fledermaus: Fledermaus-Polka, Op. 362 by Johann Strauss Jr.
Conductor:
André Rieu
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Johann Strauss Orchestra Netherlands
Period: Romantic
Written: 1874; Vienna, Austria
Date of Recording: C1995
Venue: Wijngrachttheater, Kerkrade, Netherlands
Notes: Orchestrated: André Rieu and J. Huijts
This selection is part of a medley titled "Carnival of Venice". It shares
a track and timing with the other works included in this medley.
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