Greetings polka

The joy-greeting polka is a polka by Johann Strauss Sohn (op. 127). The work was performed for the first time on January 17, 1853 in the Sofienbad Hall in Vienna.

Remarks

The polka was written for Mardi Gras in 1853. The composer, who has just recovered from a serious illness, directed the world premiere himself. He happily greeted his audience with the work. Hence the title name is derived.

The playing time on the CD listed under individual records is 3 minutes and 4 seconds. This time can vary somewhat depending on the conductor's musical conception.

Web links

The joy-greetings polka on the Naxos online CD description

Individual evidence

↑ Source: English version of the booklet (page 18) 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 fifth track on the 3rd CD.

[1] Source: English version of the booklet (page 18) 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 fifth track on the 3rd CD.