Flight of thoughts (waltz)
Flight of Thoughts is a waltz by Johann Strauss Sohn (op. 215). The work was first performed on September 23, 1858 in Pavlovsk , Russia.
Remarks
The work was created in the summer of 1858 during Johann Strauss' trip to Russia. It is one of the composer's first pure concert waltzes. The original title was Thought Refugees . The waltz was dedicated to Count Emmerich Szechényi. He was employed by the Austrian embassy in Russia, and Strauss felt obliged to him because the count had helped him (Strauss) on his amorous adventures. The count was also active as a composer and Strauss has occasionally performed some of his works. It was only in Vienna that the waltz received its final name, thought flight . It was premiered on April 3, 1859 in the Theater in der Josefstadt on the occasion of a benefit concert for a kindergarten. The reviews were divided. Pure concert waltzes were still alien to the Viennese public and some critics opposed the concept of this new form of waltz on principle. Josef Strauss , the composer's brother, had to experience this as well , who also came under fire for a concert waltz.
The playing time on the CD listed under individual records is 9 minutes and 36 seconds. Depending on the musical conception of the conductor, this time can change by up to a minute plus or minus.
Web links
literature
- Peter Kemp: The Strauss Family: History of a Musician Dynasty. Heyne Biographien, ISBN 3-453-04621-8 , p. 110.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Source: English version of the booklet (page 108) 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 fourth track on the 41st CD.