Amazon polka

The Amazon Polka is a polka by Johann Strauss Sohn (op. 9). The work was performed for the first time in Mardi Gras in 1845 in the Strüßel hall next to the theater in der Josefstadt . The exact date of the premiere is not known.

Remarks

The young and ambitious Johann Strauss son was still overshadowed by his then very well-known and popular father , with whom he competed. To step out of this shadow, he was forced to compose works that hit the public right away. This polka also falls into this category, the title of which is reminiscent of the female warrior people of the Amazons found in Greek mythology . However, the composer's plan did not quite work out. The general public hardly noticed the work at that time.

The playing time on the CD listed under individual records is 2 minutes and 43 seconds. This time can vary somewhat depending on the conductor's musical conception.

Web links

The amazon polka on the Naxos online CD description

Individual evidence

↑ Source: English version of the booklet (page 20) in the 52 CD complete edition of the orchestral works by Johann Strauss (son), published by Naxos (label) . The work can be heard as the twelfth track on the 3rd CD.

[1] Source: English version of the booklet (page 20) in the 52 CD complete edition of the orchestral works by Johann Strauss (son), published by Naxos (label) . The work can be heard as the twelfth track on the 3rd CD.