Columns
Colonnen is a waltz by Johann Strauss Sohn (op. 262). The work was performed for the first time on February 4, 1862 in the Sofienbad Hall in Vienna.
Remarks
The waltz was composed for Mardi Gras in 1862 and premiered on the occasion of the Juristenball . It was dedicated to law students at the University of Vienna. They had also chosen the name of the title, the exact meaning of which in connection with this waltz has not yet been clarified. The waltz was well received and remained in the concert programs of Johann Strauss for a long time, who also performed it successfully on his trip to Russia that year.
The playing time on the CD listed under individual records is 8 minutes and 45 seconds. Depending on the musical conception of the conductor, this time can change by up to a minute plus or minus.
Web links
Individual proof
- ↑ Source: English version of the booklet (page 28) 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 tenth track on the 7th CD.