Niko polka

The Niko-Polka is a polka by Johann Strauss Sohn (op. 228). The work was first performed on July 14, 1859 in Pavlovsk , Russia.

Remarks

The polka was created by Johann Strauss during his trip to Russia in 1859. The work is in Russian style and quotes a Russian folk song. It was dedicated to Prince Nikolaus Dadiani of Mingrelia , who was a welcome guest at the Russian Tsar's court. The title name of the polka is derived from the prince's first name. The first performance of the polka in Vienna took place in November 1859 in the Volksgarten . Strauss experts consider this work to be a masterpiece by the composer, at least as far as his compositions in the Russian style are concerned.

The playing time on the CD listed under individual records is 3 minutes and 53 seconds. This time can vary somewhat depending on the conductor's musical conception.

Web links

The Niko-Polka on the Naxos online CD description

Individual evidence

↑ Source: English version of the booklet (page 92) in the 52 CD complete edition of the orchestral works by Johann Strauss (son), publisher Naxos (label) . The work can be heard as the tenth track on the 34th CD.

[1] Source: English version of the booklet (page 92) in the 52 CD complete edition of the orchestral works by Johann Strauss (son), publisher Naxos (label) . The work can be heard as the tenth track on the 34th CD.