New life (polka)
New life is a polka française by Johann Strauss Sohn (op. 278). The work was first performed on September 27, 1863 in Pavlovsk , Russia.
Remarks
The polka was written in the summer of 1863 during another trip to Russia by the composer. It was originally called Adieu-Polka . In Vienna the work was given its current name. The first performance in the capital of the Danube Monarchy took place on November 20, 1863 in the Redoutensaal of the Hofburg as part of the Katharinenball der visual artists. The Polka was also the last work by Johann Strauss to be published by his previous publisher, Carl Haslinger . Then the two separated in an argument. The polka was dedicated to Duke Ernst II of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1818–1893). In connection with the later divorce from Johann Strauss, the duke was to play an important role by granting the Viennese composer the citizenship of the duchy. In 1863, however, these events were still in the distant future.
The playing time on the CD listed under individual records is 2 minutes and 59 seconds. This time can vary somewhat depending on the conductor's musical conception.
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Individual evidence
- ↑ Source: English version of the booklet (page 39) in the 52 CD complete edition of the orchestral works by Johann Strauss (son), publisher Naxos (label) . The work can be heard as the eighth track on CD 12.