Shepherds games
Hirten-Spiele is a waltz by Johann Strauss Sohn (op. 89). The work was first performed around 1850.
Remarks
The waltz shepherd games and the history of its origins pose some puzzles for the musicologist. We know next to nothing about the history of its origins. The date and place of the premiere are also not known. The waltz was first mentioned in the press in the fall of 1851 and in September of the same year it was part of Strauss' program at a concert in Pavlosk, Russia. Possibly the premiere took place on December 31, 1850 in the dance hall Zum Sperl as part of a New Year's Eve celebration and was announced as Christmas tree gifts every three quarters .
The playing time on the CD listed under individual records is 10 minutes and 48 seconds. Depending on the musical conception of the conductor, this time can change by up to a minute plus or minus.
Web links
- The Strauss dynasty in the years 1850 and 1851 with mention of the waltz shepherd games
- Shepherd Games on the Naxos Online CD Description
Individual proof
- ↑ Source: The Strauss Dynasty in the years 1850 and 1851.
- ↑ Source: English version of the booklet (page 110) in the 52 CD complete edition of the orchestral works by Johann Strauss (son), publisher Naxos (label) . The work can be heard as the third track on the 42nd CD.