The timeless one
The timeless is a polka française Johann Strauss Sohn (op. 302). The work was performed for the first time on October 1, 1865 in Pavlovsk , Russia.
Remarks
The polka was created in the summer of 1865 during the composer's trip to Russia. It was premiered in Pavlovsk under the name Reconnaisance Polka and was only given its current name in Vienna. The Viennese first heard the work on November 12, 1865 at a concert in the Volksgarten . The derivation of the title name is not known. Possibly Johann Strauss had a flower, more precisely the autumn crocus, in mind when he chose this name.
The playing time on the CD listed under individual records is 4 minutes and 43 seconds. This time can vary somewhat depending on the conductor's musical conception.
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Individual evidence
- ↑ Source: English version of the booklet (page 93) in the 52 CD complete edition of the orchestral works by Johann Strauss (son), publisher Naxos (label) . The work can be heard as the sixth track on the 35th CD.