Gambrinus dances
Gambrinus Dances is a waltz by Johann Strauss Sohn (op. 97). The work was performed for the first time on July 7, 1851 in Dengler's beer hall in Fünfhaus (Vienna).
Remarks
Gambrinus is not the god of beer drinkers, but he is often portrayed as such in literature and is the counterpart to the wine god Bacchus . The name was given against this background. The premiere took place as part of a benefit concert in a beer hall. The work was announced under the name Das Banett in Gambrinus Krystallpalast . The waltz was well received and has subsequently been performed by Strauss on various occasions.
The playing time on the CD listed under individual records is 6 minutes and 51 seconds. Depending on the conductor's musical conception, this time can change by up to a minute plus or minus.
Web links
- The Strauss dynasty in 1850 and 1851 with mention of the waltz Gambrinus dances
- Gambrinus dances on the Naxos online CD description
Individual proof
- ↑ Source: English version of the booklet (page 83) in the 52 CD complete edition of the orchestral works by Johann Strauss (son), publisher Naxos (label) . The work can be heard as the second track on the 31st CD.