Accelerations

Accelerations is a waltz by Johann Strauss Sohn (op. 234). The work was performed for the first time on February 14, 1860 in the Sofienbad Hall in Vienna.

Remarks

The work was dedicated to the technology and engineering students at the University of Vienna and premiered on the occasion of their carnival ball event ( technician's ball ). Strauss used onomatopoeic the technical upswing and progress of his time. Among other things, the pounding of machines and acceleration are discussed. The waltz was a great success and has remained in the concert schedule to this day.

The playing time on the CD listed under individual records is 10 minutes and 31 seconds. Depending on the musical conception of the conductor, this time can change by up to a minute plus or minus.

See also

• List of waltzes by Johann Strauss (son)

literature

• Peter Kemp: The Strauss Family: History of a Musician Dynasty. Heyne, Munich 1991, ISBN 3-453-04621-8 , p. 114.

Web links

• The Waltz Accelerations on the Naxos online CD description
• Johann Strauss, jr. - Accelerations, Waltz, op.234, Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra (Kosice), Johannes Wildner, conductor on YouTube

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Source: English version of the booklet (page 93) in the 52 CD complete edition of the orchestral works by Johann Strauss (son), publisher Naxos (label) . The work can be heard as the fourth track on the 35th CD.