The Parisian (Polka)
Die Pariserin is a polka- French by Johann Strauss Sohn (op. 238). The work was performed for the first time on May 6, 1860 in Ungers Casino in Vienna.
Remarks
The polka was premiered at Johann Strauss' last concert before his new trip to Russia on May 6, 1860 in Ungers Casino . The composer processed a fad of the time in the work. It was about everything that spilled over from distant Paris to Vienna (and also to other cities and countries in Europe). There new accents were set in music, not least by Jacques Offenbach . Among other things, a new image of the French, more precisely the Parisian, women emerged at that time. This image was probably not representative of the entire population, but it was suggested by the local music and stage works. Just think of the chansonets that appear in Offenbach's works. In any case, a new image of a Parisian emerged outside the French capital. It was precisely this cliché that Strauss paid homage to with this polka.
The playing time on the CD listed under individual records is 4 minutes and 23 seconds. This time can vary somewhat depending on the conductor's musical conception.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ Source: English version of the booklet (page 65) in the 52 CD complete edition of the orchestral works by Johann Strauss (son), publisher Naxos (label) . The work can be heard as the seventh track on the 23rd CD.