Hermann polka

The Hermann Polka Polka is a polka by Johann Strauss Sohn (op. 91). The work was performed for the first time on June 14, 1851 in the Zum Sperl dance hall .

Remarks

This work was named after the magician Karl Compars Herrmann (1816–1887), who made a guest appearance in Vienna in 1851 and gave several performances of his art. Together with Johann Strauss, he organized a charity ball in the dance hall Zum Sperlbauern . On this occasion the Viennese composer presented this polka.

The playing time on the CD listed under individual records is 2 minutes and 56 seconds. This time can vary somewhat depending on the conductor's musical conception.

Web links

The Hermann-Polka on the Naxos online CD description

Individual evidence

↑ Source: English version of the booklet (page 36) 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 first track on the 11th CD.

[1] Source: English version of the booklet (page 36) 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 first track on the 11th CD.