Johannis beetles
Johannis-Käferln is a waltz by Johann Strauss Sohn (op. 82). The work was performed for the first time on July 28, 1850 in the Zögernitz Casino in Oberdöbling (Vienna).
Remarks
The waltz, held in the country style, was composed on the occasion of a large folk festival in the Zögernitz Casino and premiered there. Due to bad weather, the concert was repeated on August 4, 1850. Strauss made a great effort and was able to successfully prove in this work that he also mastered counterpoint. Musically, the glow of the glow worms (Johannis beetles) is imitated. The work has stood the test of time and is still performed occasionally today.
The playing time on the CD listed under individual records is 10 minutes and 29 seconds. Depending on the musical conception of the conductor, this time can vary by up to about a minute plus or minus.
Web links
- The Strauss dynasty in 1850 with mention of the Johannis-Käferln waltz
- Johannis-Käferln on the Naxos online CD description
literature
- Peter Kemp: The Strauss Family: History of a Musician Dynasty. Heyne Biographien, ISBN 3-453-04621-8 , p. 284.
Individual proof
- ↑ Source: English version of the booklet (page 60) 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 21st CD.