Aurora Ball Dances
Aurora-Ball-Tänze is a waltz by Johann Strauss Sohn (op.87). The work was performed for the first time on February 18, 1851 in the Zum Sperl dance hall .
Remarks
The waltz was composed and premiered on the occasion of a festival of the Viennese artists' association Aurora . The artists' association was named after the Greek goddess of the dawn, Aurora. The naming was symbolic, because behind the term Dawn was connected the hope of a departure into a freer, more liberal time. Strauss was happy to work for this association. In the following years he wrote three more works for her, but no waltzes.
The playing time on the CD listed under individual records is 6 minutes and 22 seconds. Depending on the musical conception of the conductor, this time can change by up to a minute plus or minus.
Web links
- The Strauss dynasty in 1850 and 1851 with mention of the waltz Aurora Ball Dances
- Aurora Ball Dances on the Naxos online CD description
Individual proof
- ↑ Source: English version of the booklet (page 57) in the 52 CD complete edition of the orchestral works by Johann Strauss (son), publisher Naxos (label) . The work can be heard as the first track on the 20th CD.