Fidelen polka

The Fidelen-Polka is a polka by Johann Strauss Sohn (op. 26). The work was performed for the first time on April 26, 1846 in the Strüßl Hall, in the building of the Theater in der Josefstadt in Vienna.

Remarks

The work was created against the background of the competition between the composer and his father , who was at the zenith of his work at the time and who, at least among the bourgeoisie, ensured that the son hardly found followers. For this reason the son directed his focus to the youth in order to find approval there. Therefore, this polka was also aimed primarily at the youth of that time.

The playing time on the CD listed under individual records is 2 minutes and 10 seconds. This time can vary somewhat depending on the conductor's musical conception.

Web links

The Fidelen Polka on the Naxos online CD description

Individual evidence

↑ Source: English version of the booklet (page 40) 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 13th CD.

[1] Source: English version of the booklet (page 40) 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 13th CD.