Manhattan Waltzes
Manhattan-Waltzes is a waltz by Johann Strauss Sohn without an opus number. The work was first performed on July 12, 1872 at the Academy of Music in New York City.
Remarks
In contrast to most of the works by Johann Strauss, which were created during his trip to the USA in 1872, this waltz is hardly a mystery. The authorship of the Viennese composer is beyond question. However, he is guilty of another offense. The waltz is almost identical to the Waltz Bouquet No 1 , which he made over the waltz citizens ways (Op. 306), telegrams (Op. 318), illustrations (Op. 331), Wiener Bonbons (Op. 307), Rejoice des Lebens (op. 340) and The Publicists (op. 321). The only difference is in the coda, where Strauss quotes the song Old Folks at Home . Thus, the Manhattan Waltz is more than 90% identical to the Waltz Bouquet No 1 . Both waltzes premiered on the same day. Perhaps it was assumed, however, that it was a matter of repetitions.
The playing time on the CD listed under individual records is 8 minutes and 3 seconds. Depending on the musical conception of the conductor, this time can change by up to a minute plus or minus.
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Individual evidence
- ↑ Source: English version of the booklet (page 131) 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 51st CD.