Demi fortune polka
The Demi-Fortune Polka is a French Polka by Johann Strauss Sohn ( op.186 ). The work was performed for the first time on January 21, 1857 in the Zum Sperl dance hall in Vienna .
Remarks
The polka was possibly composed by Johann Strauss during his trip to Russia, but was not performed there. The first performance took place during a carnival ball in January 1857. According to some Strauss experts, the title name can be interpreted based on Demi-Monde (half-world), for example, with half-sisters of happiness . The premiere was a great success. The polka was chosen as the favorite piece of the concert evening and stood out from all waltzes and other compositions played there. The work is still counted among the masterpieces of Johann Strauss today .
The playing time on the CD listed under itemization is 3 minutes and 55 seconds. This time can vary somewhat depending on the conductor's musical conception.
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Individual proof
- ↑ Source: English version of the booklet (page 67) 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 fourth track on CD 24.