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Herzenslust is a polka by Johann Strauss Sohn (op. 3). The work was performed for the first time on October 15, 1844 in Dommayers Casino in Vienna.

Remarks

The work was part of the very first concert by Johann Strauss (son), who started his career as a dance bandmaster. It is a so-called Bohemian polka , as it was popular in Vienna at that time.

The playing time on the CD listed under individual records is 1 minutes and 46 seconds. This time can vary somewhat depending on the conductor's musical conception.

Web links

Die Polka Herzenslust on the Naxos online CD description

Individual proof

↑ Source: English version of the booklet (page 13) 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 1st CD.

[1] Source: English version of the booklet (page 13) 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 1st CD.