Sans souci polka

The Sans-souci-Polka is a polka by Johann Strauss Sohn (op. 178). The work was first performed on January 21, 1856 in Schwenders Casino in Vienna.

Remarks

The polka was written for Mardi Gras in 1856 and premiered at a concert by the Strauss Orchestra in Schwenders Casino . The lively work should, at least temporarily, make the audience and dancers forget their worries. This is where the title name is derived from. At the time, Strauss achieved great success with this polka. It was played often and with pleasure not only in Vienna, but also in Russia, where Strauss traveled in the summer of the premiere year. There it was one of the most popular pieces in his repertoire.

The playing time on the CD listed under individual records is 4 minutes and 13 seconds. This time can vary somewhat depending on the conductor's musical conception.

Web links

The sans-souci-polka on the Naxos online CD description

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 second track on the 21st CD.

[1] 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 second track on the 21st CD.