Satanella polka

The Satanella Polka is a polka by Johann Strauss Sohn (op. 124). The work was first performed on January 26, 1853 in the Sofienbad Hall in Vienna.

Remarks

The polka is reminiscent of the great success of the ballet Satanella or Die Metamorphosen , which was performed at that time in the Vienna Kärntnerthortheater with the participation of the dancer Marie Taglioni . The composer set a musical monument to the latter with this work, which is by no means satanic. With the Satanella Quadrille (op. 123) and the Marie Taglioni Polka (op. 173) he created further pieces of music in homage to this dancer.

The playing time on the CD listed under individual records is 4 minutes and 20 seconds. This time can vary somewhat depending on the conductor's musical conception.

Web links

The Satanella polka on the Naxos online CD description

Individual proof

↑ Source: English version of the booklet (page 16) 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 third track on the 2nd CD.

[1] Source: English version of the booklet (page 16) 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 third track on the 2nd CD.