Joke polka

The joke polka is a polka by Johann Strauss Sohn (op. 72). The work was performed for the first time on November 28, 1849 either in the Zum Sperl dance hall or in the Sofienbad Hall in Vienna.

Remarks

The Polka was one of the first compositions by Johann Strauss Sohn after the death of his father . It was premiered by the Strauss Chapel, now directed by the younger Strauss, on the occasion of the Katharinenball . Regarding the location of the premiere, there are different details on the Naxos CD description below. Accordingly, the premiere took place either in the dance hall Zum Sperlbauer or in the Sofienbad hall .

The playing time on the CD listed under individual records is 1 minute and 59 seconds. This time can vary somewhat depending on the conductor's musical conception.

Web links

The joke polka on the Naxos online CD description

Individual proof

↑ Source: English version of the booklet (page 46) 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 15th CD.

[1] Source: English version of the booklet (page 46) 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 15th CD.