Thoughts on the Alps
Thoughts on the Alps is a waltz by Johann Strauss Sohn (op. 172). The work was performed for the first time on October 15, 1855 in the Zum Sperl dance hall .
Remarks
In August and September 1855 Johann Strauss was in Bad Gastein , where he spent his vacation. He was so fascinated by the life of the people as well as the mountain world that he decided to process his impressions musically in a waltz. For this he chose the title The Shawms . This was based on the shepherds who used shawms as signaling instruments. Strauss also planned to use shawms in the waltz. Ultimately, however, he decided against it and replaced them with clarinets. The title was then changed in thought on the Alps . The waltz, which was mostly well received, was dedicated to Duke Max Joseph in Bavaria , the father of the Austrian Empress Elisabeth (Sisi).
The playing time on the CD listed under individual records is 13 minutes and 6 seconds. Depending on the musical conception of the conductor, this time can change by up to a minute plus or minus.
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Individual proof
- ↑ Source: English version of the booklet (page 32) 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 9th CD.